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Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise for health. Originated in the 11th century by Chang San-feng, a Taoist sage, the exercise consists of graceful and slow movements that relax and strengthen both body and mind.

The Taoist form of Tai Chi that we practice was introduced to North America by Master Moy Lin-shin, a Taoist master who studied the Taoist arts of health and longevity. By combining the theory and practice of the Taoist internal arts of health, Taoist meditation, and traditional Chinese medicine, Master Moy has developed a form of Tai Chi that gives special emphasis to restoring and maintaining a state of natural health and well-being. Tai Chi can assist in integrating the mind and body, leading toward harmony between ourselves and the universe.

Master Moy Lin-shin

It is the mission of the Michigan Tai Chi Association to carry on the direction of our late Sifu Taoist Master Moy Lin-shin.  The Michigan Tai Chi Association remains a charitable foundation. Neither the Directors, Officers, nor the Instructors are paid for their services. All suggested donations, fees go toward supporting, maintenance and expansion of the organization, and preserving the quality of instruction.

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The Michigan Tai Chi Association was founded with the aim of bringing Taoist Tai Chi to every community, so that its many benefits will be available to all who wish to experience them. This vision is reflected in the Aims and bjectives of the organization:

To Make Tai Chi Available to All

Promote Health Benefits of Tai Chi

To Promote the Exchange of Culture

To Help Others

The unique health benefits of the Taoist form  of Tai Chi stem from the fact that it is a complete and integrated exercise, one which works all of the body's systems deeply yet gently. This makes it an exercise suitable for persons of all ages and conditions of health.

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