Tai Chi Chuan is an internal martial art, focused on the physical, mental and spiritual development of the human being. It is an integral discipline that can be practiced at any age. On the physical level it helps to strengthen the joints and the immune system, to correct posture and to relax the body. It develops balance, strength and energy. On the mental level, the practice develops energy that progressively refines and increases the ability to be present and calm. Chi Kung or Qi Gong is a body practice consisting of physical movements, breathing exercises and mental concentration, which emerged in China more than 5,000 years ago in order to strengthen the body physically, mentally and spiritually. Chi is the vital energy of all the elements of nature, including human beings. Kung describes constant work and skill acquired over a period of time. Integrated into Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) by the Yellow Emperor Huang Ti, Chi Kung is a therapeutic art used to maintain health, increase vitality and prevent or cure disease.