As both body and mind are demanded at the same time, these exercises stimulate the cortex by activating some parts of the brain and by retarding other parts. This allows the brain to relax and stops the tension on the cortex which is provoqued by different bad influences. Therefore this sport is part of the healing process of different diseases of nerves and soul. However Taiji is not a mysterious panacea against diseases. But even for beginners it is more than evident that Taiji requires the whole body - active and passive. While doing the exercises the muscles are worked on a pleasant way, and going from tension to relaxation especially the muscles in the legs are required by flexing and stretching.