练太极拳的好处包括可使精神集中、调整身体气机、行气活血、舒筋通络等。练太极拳时，要全神贯注，排除外界干扰因素，才能使心神凝神，滋养心神。同时要协调呼吸，将气沉入丹田，激发气运周身，从而滋养皮肤和五脏六腑，调整身体气机。

Tai chi is often described as "meditation in motion,"  There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice, which originated in China as a martial art, has value in treating or preventing many health problems. And you can get started even if you aren't in top shape or the best of health.  Although you aren't working with weights or resistance bands, Tai chi strengthens both the lower and upper extremities and also the core muscles of the back and abdomen.