Academy award history. This is the seventh Academy Award nomination for Kate Winslet. She was previously nominated for: THE READER (2008) Winner, Actress in a Leading Role. LITTLE CHILDREN (2006) Nominee, Actress in a Leading Role. ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND (2004) Nominee, Actress in a Leading Role.
Tai chi is a mind-body practice often used to enhance mental and physical health. Although it was initially developed as a martial art, it's commonly practiced as a form of moving meditation. Many practitioners of tai chi use this technique to reduce stress, as well as to improve posture, balance, flexibility, and strength. In addition, tai chi is said to boost mood, alleviate pain, strengthen the immune system, and improve heart health.
For many practicioners the focus in doing them is not, first and foremost, martial, but as a meditative exercise for the body. For others the combat aspects of Tai Chi are of considerable interest. In Chinese philosophy and medicine there exists the concept of 'chi', a vital force that animates the body.