Many people are asking the question: What is better to wear to Practice Tai Chi Chuan?

Traditionally Chinese people worn loose, flattering and comfortable clothing with much space in it. Mostly there was a shoulderless cut, to prevent on blocking free arms and shoulder movements. Conclusion: The clothing should not block your movements in any way! Cotton, Linen, Hemp or Bamboo are the best materials for everyday practice because they allow your skin to breath and absorb sweat. Also there should not be chemical coloring, this would be bad for your skin and not very close to nature at all. Many people are arguing about the "traditional pyjamas" how they call the tai chi uniforms. They say you can also practice tai chi in T-shirt and jeans as well. But don´t forget, that clothing which sticks tightly to the skin hinders the Qi flow!



The best source for the suitable Tai Chi clothing is the online shop located in Wudang: 

Asiasale-International

Advantages when you buy Tai Chi Clothing from Asiasale-international:

1. Everything is handmade and custom tailored up to your body measurements
2. We cater to special requests, like someone wears their pants lower or higher on the waist or you want more space in the collar. Some people want to fit the collar and cuffs tight. Everything can be discussed and implemented. 
3. Every seam is proofed by the master tailor in Wudang. Before he finishes the tai chi suit, he will cut all outstanding yarn away and check if everything is well done and gives a careful finish. 
4. A real human is working on your garment - not a robot or machine. 
5. The collar and cuff circumference is not too loose like on some factory made clothing, where you can only buy S,M,XL... and the finishings are always the same, doesn´t matter if you have a small or wide neck or hand wrist. 
6. We don´t use chemical coloring 
7. We use only highest quality natural materials 8. Ordering our clothing supports local taoists by giving them work 

What kind of shoes should I wear for Tai Chi Practice?

It is very important to have secure balance and liability to the ground - so the first important thing is: The sole must be thin and flexible. You should not even feel that you are wearing shoes, so they must be very lightweight. Because you don´t want that some weight distracts you from the proper training. Some people prefer practicing Tai Chi bare feet, this is the feeling we want reach with our comfortable Tai Chi Shoes. Another important indication is, that the sole surface has to be wider - not too narrow. This gives you more stability and balance during the training. Absolute no go - running shoes. You feel no connection to the ground, it feels not natural and tai chi would be not so effective.

Here is a link to the Tai Chi Shoes: Asiasale-International-Shoes