Under pressure, a series of “stress hormones” will affect the heart, and the muscles will begin to become tense, helping to improve the speed and degree of response at critical times. However, these changes can also be brought about by other factors, such as work problems, food and clothing problems, emotional problems or daily life problems such as daily traffic jams. When a person is under stress, the eyes or ears send this information to the amygdala and immediately send a negative signal to the hypothalamus. This area responds through the autonomic nervous system. If the level of cortisol does not decrease, people will produce stress activators for a period of time, which will be transformed into chronic stress and continue to have a long-term impact on physical and mental health.

Studies have shown that chronic stress can lead to hypertension, promote the formation of arterial blockage deposits, and lead to brain changes, such as possible anxiety, depression and addiction. More preliminary studies have shown that chronic stress may also lead to obesity through direct mechanisms, such as overeating, or indirect mechanisms, such as reducing sleep and exercise. Based on these terrible effects on the human body, many people have been studying and creating methods to manage stress. From the perspective of water rehabilitation treatment, “Ai Chi” is considered to be one of the best alternatives to combat stress and create healthy living habits.

“Ai Chi” is an “active relaxation technique” with elements of Qigong and Tai Chi, as well as posture control and breathing training. It was developed by Jun Konno. It includes 19 continuous slow and large movements, focusing on breathing, upper limb movement, trunk stability, lower limb movement, balance and coordinated whole-body movement. It is ideal to practice this technique in warm water to promote rhythm and smooth movement and posture. Regular practice of water Tai Chi can keep the body calm, maintain concentration, relax joints and muscles. You can practice alone or in groups.

People are vulnerable to stress every day. Water rehabilitation provides different ways to improve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The swimming pool environment combined with appropriate technology can bring comprehensive relaxation and improve the quality of life.