Movement is medicine. Tai Chi is the prescription.
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Tai Chi for Beginners: What Should You Expect?
Thinking about trying Tai Chi, but not sure what to expect? Perhaps you’ve seen people practicing slow, graceful movements in a park and wondered: Do I need to be flexible? Have I missed my chance to learn? Do I have to memorize a whole sequence? Is Tai Chi too difficult for me? The good news…
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Tai Chi and Qigong: What’s the Difference?
Tai Chi and Qigong are often mentioned and taught together, and there is a good reason for that. They share many principles and practices, including mindful movement, breathing, relaxation, and awareness of the body. But they are not the same practice. Tai Chi: From Martial…
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Why Is Tai Chi So Slow?
If you have ever watched Tai Chi, perhaps the first thing you noticed was how slowly people move. No explosive jumps. No fast punches. No rushing from one position to another. Instead, one movement seems to flow into the next. The weight gradually shifts from…