Some of the advantages and benefits of Tai Chi are:
Advantages:

• It is easy to practise for all ages
• Needs no equipment
• 20 minutes daily is sufficient enough to maintain physical, mental health and well being
• Extremely powerful martial art form & incorporates several self-defense techniques

Health Benefits:
Energy:

• Increases life energy (Chi or Prana)
• Stimulates the Chakras
• Releases stagnant energy

Mental:

• Vanquishes stress
• Relaxes the mind
• Increases concentration

Physical:

• Tones muscles, strengthens ligaments and relaxes joints
• Increases breathing capacity
• Improves mind-body co-ordination and quickens reflexes

Self Defense:

• Understand & overcome fear
• Control anger
• Handle difficult situations better