Physiological benefits of T'ai Chi


Author: Anonymous


Conference/Journal: Journal of Psychosomatic Research
Date published: 1989
Other:
 Volume ID: 23   ,  Issue ID: 2   ,  Pages: 197-206   ,  Word Count: 49  
    Relative to measurement beforehand, practice of T'ai Chi raised heart rate, increased nonadrenaline excretion in urine, and decreased salivary cortisol concentration. Relative to baseline levels, [Test Subjects] reported less tension, depression, anger, fatigue, confusion and state-anxiety; they felt more vigorous, and in general they had less total mood disturbance.