Benefícios do Tai Chi Pai Lin para usuários dos serviços públicos de saúde

• Main Authors: Jorge Molinari Klotz, Elisa Harumi Kozasa, Thais Eiko Higuchi, Luci Lurico Oi, Norvan Martinho Leite, Ana Lúcia da Silva
• Format: Article
• Language: Portuguese
• Published: Universidade Nove de Julho 2010-01-01
• Series: ConScientiae Saúde
• Online Access: http://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=92915037016

Objectives: The objective in this study was to evaluate the meaning, the perception and the sense of this practice to its users. For that, a qualitative research with semi-structured interview was designed. Method: We carried out 10 individual interviews with users who are representative of the Tai Chi Pai Lin practice group. The interviews were taped, transcribed and analyzed according to the thematic. Results: The users related that the Tai Chi practice contributed to relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety and to reduce pain and tension. Conclusions: Considering that, we concluded that this practice can improve physical and mental balance, promoting health and well-being.