When most people think of tai chi (short for “T’ai Chi Ch’üan”) they usually imagine a group of older people moving in slow motion in a public park. But this ancient movement practice is not just for ...

Tai chi, tai chi chuan, or taijiquan, is a form of ancient Chinese martial arts often described as 'meditation in motion'. It translates roughly as 'supreme ultimate fist', although the actual ...

Originating from ancient China, tai chi is a gentle form of martial arts that has been practiced for centuries ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- As the country continues to open up, many are looking for ways to lose what's being called the "COVID 15" -- the weight many people gained over the past year. Exercise can be a ...

Moving in synchronized slow motion, about a dozen men and women make gentle, flowing gestures with their bodies as soothing music helps create a feeling of peace and harmony. They are performing tai ...

Physical therapist Susan Welsh says that the movements in Tai Chi are helpful in addressing back pain, knee, hip and foot problems. "Motion is the lotion,” she said. That's why Welsh, director of the ...

Tai Chi and ballet are two popular forms of exercise that offer unique benefits for mental and physical health ...

The kidneys perform three essential functions by filtering toxins, while maintaining fluid equilibrium and supplying energy to the body. The Tai Chi kidney cleansing technique involves deliberate ...

Smooth moves aren’t limited to the dance floor. The low-impact exercise of tai chi chuan, a form of martial arts, is attracting attention from older adults who want a fitness activity that is ...

Tai Chi is an exercise that benefits people for all ages, especially the seniors, who enjoy the soft, flowing movements. Tai Chi Chuan first showed its unique advantages over other Chinese martial ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X About 20 people practiced the ancient arts of tai chi and qigong with an outdoor morning class at ...