Falls are the #1 cause of injury in older adults, sending 3 million to the emergency room annually in the US. Science shows that Tai Chi is the most effective exercise for preventing falls. In his new ...

A 2023 meta-analysis of 24 studies found that Tai Chi appeared to be an “effective exercise for preventing falls and ...

Tai chi can have significant benefits for older adults, due in part to the way it focuses on muscle control, stability, balance, and flexibility. Tai chi is an ancient Chinese movement practice that ...

After I tried Japanese walking, I thought I’d mastered all the buzzy walking workouts. But then my editor asked me a question: “Have you tried tai chi walking?” The blank look on my face said it all.

You’ve probably seen groups of people practicing tai chi in a park, so you have some idea what it’s all about. Slow, mindful movements. No weights. Low intensity. The practice combines aspects of ...

Tai chi is a form of martial arts rooted in ancient Chinese medicine. It is a gentle exercise involving slow movements, deep breaths, and a meditative state. Tai chi has many potential physical and ...

Seven women gathered in the basement activities room of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church near Blain, working on memorizing and mastering a series of meditative motions as part of a regular exercise class.

Standing 6 feet 5 inches tall, Patrick York is a gentle giant. The soft-spoken 26-year-old with a “Peace Love Tai Chi” T-shirt flowed into a grounded stance on a Long Beach, California, hilltop. He ...

Tai Chi is becoming increasingly popular in the wellness and fitness world. More and more people are looking for simple ways to manage stress and improve their overall health, and Tai Chi fits this ...

Mind-body movement offers the ultimate two-for-one combo: As you work on your physical health, strengthening your muscles and balancing out your body, you also nourish your mind in a major way. Two of ...