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 Since 43-year-old Yeo Jan Wea started on taiji six years ago, his metabolic rate has increased and the level of fat in his blood has decreased.
Happy with his progress, he took his mother, Madam Tan Lee Huang, 71, along for classes at a community club in April this year.
She was suffering from pain in the knee at the time.
He said that after his mother began doing taiji, the pain in her knee diminished and she was able to walk and stand for longer periods of time.
He is also pleased that despite having a healthy appetite, he has managed to maintain his weight.
Dr Yeo is the first person in Singapore to obtain a doctorate in viola performance. The principal violist with the Singapore Festival Orchestra is married with no kids.
“I've noticed that I get a sort of high after practising taiji and it lasts for the rest of the day. It's a very good feeling,” he added.
Now, both mother and son practise taiji every day, sometimes together.
The musician has also noticed that taiji has helped him in his viola playing.
“I'm more relaxed in my upper body and am able to produce a bigger, more powerful tone. I am also able to play longer without feeling tired,” he said.
Where to learn?
There are more than 300 active taiji trainers registered in Singapore. Most can be found via the Internet or at martial arts schools.
You can also check with your nearest community club or go to http://one.pa.gov.sg and search with these keywords: taichi for health. It costs between $3 and $4.50 for an hour’s workout at a community club.
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