taichi music

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 at 4:52 pm

What is Taichi Music?

Most people prefer an exercise with a lively music or any rhythmic sound they can jive into. This is the reason why aerobic exercises or dance classes like belly dancing and pole dancing are very popular right now.

Taichi Music is taichi exercises with the integration of music. These are commonly used during meditation to help an individual empty his mind. Taichi music is implemented by a taichi instructor in his class to create a calming ambiance and an energetic mood. The taichi instructor plays taichi music from warm up exercises til the end of the class session.

How Taichi Music Helps in Taichi Exercises

Helps a student remember movements. Each taichi music is designed for every taichi poses and movements so it is important that the instructor carefully choose the right type of taichi music for every lesson.
Taichi music when integrated with taichi exercises produces a more fluid and sensual movements. Taichi music elevates the mood of the practitioner making him embody the spirit of taichi.
Taichi music promotes relaxation and relieves stress when used in meditation. It is difficult to concentrate when there are lots of unnecessary noises around you, taichi music eliminates those noise and replaces it with a soothing and calming rhythm. Taichi music is also beneficial to dynamic exercises, it makes it easier to relax while holding a certain position.
Incorporation of taichi music breaks the monotonous silence in the class making the session more enjoyable. Tai chi sessions are often quiet and it’s hard to concentrate when you’re aware that one wrong move and you’ll cause a sound that will disturb the entire class.
Taichi music increases the level of concentration of the practitioner.

Recommended Taichi Music

The Silk Orchestra had produced 10 taichi music that are suitable for both class and individual practices. There are tracks for dynamic, static, and meditation taichi.

Cloud Hands (54 Form, Slow Form 5’41)
Her Graceful Heart (Sword Form 5’46)
The Tai Chi Waltz (4’20)
Nine Palace (Pushing Hands 3’29)
Dai Lui (Pushing Hands 3’00)
White Crane (Slow Form 5’41)
Carry Tiger to the Mountain (Sabre Form, Dragon Dance 5’02)
Remembrance 108 (Long Form) (Slow Form, 30’14)
Small Sky, Breath Music (Qi Gong Breathing 5’00)
Celtic Dragon (Ceremonial 4’35)

Where to Find Taichi Music Soundtracks?

There are tons of dvd and vcd you could buy online or on stores. But if you don’t want to spend money, you could directly download taichi music mp3′s then store it in your computer or transfer it in one of your portable mp3 players so you could bring it handy. If you own an iphone, ipod or ipad, there are various taichi application software you could use.

So whenever you’re going to enroll in a taichi class you have a choice either you want a taichi session which is quiet or join a class that incorporates taichi music. It is important that you follow what you desire to make it easier for you to embrace the taichi experience.ou could use as well. Browse some videos in youtube so that you could have an idea of what moves apply with these different taichi music.