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 ...

For many, tai chi brings to mind scenes of people in a peaceful park, performing graceful movements that are more ballet than marital art. That idea isn't too far off, according to Scott Caulpetzer of ...

When most people think of tai chi (short for Tai Chi Chan) 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 the ...

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 ...

The movements are slow and fluid. The practitioners feet are firmly planted on the ground while their arms and bodies mimic the moves of the teacher. Music softly fills the room. It is exercise and, ...

Tai chi and qigong classes are becoming more popular and available to people in Northeast Wisconsin. Six years ago, a doctor introduced me to qigong, and I began tai chi during my time in the ...

You may have seen people doing tai chi in your local park — and for good reason. Thanks to its mental and physical health benefits, the centuries-old practice remains a popular way to work out the ...

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

Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art originally designed as a unique self-defense technique, which later evolved into an effective health exercise. Characterized by flowing, graceful, and well ...