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This article (written by a top Taoist and Tai Chi master) concisely answers your question with a high degree of detail:
http://www.taichimaster.com/taoist-yoga/energy-cross-training-part-2-connecting-longevity-breathing-yoga-with-tai-chi-bagua-and-qigong/
To paraphrase part of the article:
The central goal in Taoism is to prepare one for advanced meditation that will allow them to connect with nature, their body mind spirit and soul, and the absolute universal conscious (known as the Tao).
One extremely important part of this process is to smooth out the irregularities inside you, make the mind tranquil, and have it become completely present within the most complex motion patterns possible that can be manifested within both the physical and energetic body's of an individual.
Beyond being an extremely effective martial art and healing practice, Tai Chi is one of the most effective methods for accomplishing the necessary goals outlined for Taoist meditation (another being Ba gua).
Tai Chi was originally developed by adept Taoist meditation masters specifically for that reason, thus is fits quite well within the Taoist disciplines!
What else can I help you with?
What is part of Taoism?
Tai Chi.
What is the central belief in Taoism?
TAOISM IS A PATH TO ENLIGHTMENT THROUGH THE FREEING OF THE WILL bY LETTING GO AND BEING IN THE FLOW OF NATURE AS WATER. THERE ARE NO GODS, NO RULES (EXCEPT THAT THERE IS NO RULE)
What is the most popular Tai Chi DVD series?
The most popular Tai Chi DVD series are The Tai Chi - 24 Hours, Sunrise Tai Chi, Totaly Nude Yoga and Tai chi, Tai Chi for Health - Yang Short Form with Terrence Dunn etc.
Where did TAI CHI come from?
Tai Chi comes from China.
Why do you spell it Tai Chi when it is pronounced Tai Gik?
tai gik is the cantonese pronunciation. tai chi is mandarin.
Does Ku style Tai Chi exist or is it Wu style Tai Chi?
Ku style Tai Chi does exist, as well as Wu style; and many other styles of Tai Chi. Katara studies Ku style/Yang form Tai Chi, Sun style Tai Chi, and Bikram Yoga.
In what ways is tai chi poweful?
in what ways is tai chi powerful
Are weapons used in tai chi?
Yes, weapons are used in tai chi.
When was Tai Chi-tao born?
Tai Chi-tao was born in 1890.
When was Quo Tai-chi born?
Quo Tai-chi was born in 1889.
When did Quo Tai-chi die?
Quo Tai-chi died in 1952.
What are the types of tai chi?
There are 5 Primary types of Tai Chi.They are:YangChenWuSunWu/HaoKu style (A style of Tai Chi that is the basis of Waterbending in the Nickelodian series "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and the trilogy that's based off of the three seasons of the Nickelodian series called "The Last Airbender".)). There are thousands of other styles that are derivatives or variations on the main 5.
