I started tai chi because my therapist said it would help with anxiety but the slow movements make me more aware of how agitated I am inside and now I feel worse. Standing still is torture.
More people experience this than they realize.
Contemplative practices can initially amplify the very symptoms they're meant to address by removing familiar distractions.
“Where Are You with Traditional movement practices — Tai Chi yoga qigong martial arts?”
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