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 ...

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 ...

The Avon Recreation Center will be offering beginner’s tai chi and a restorative body movement class based on qi gong principles beginning Jan. 4. Beginning tai chi is Monday and Wednesday from 5-6 ...

Imagine performing slow, fluid movements, almost like a silent dance. This is the essence of Tai Chi, a practice that goes far beyond mere physical exercise. Its main goal is to mobilize your body's ...

LAS CRUCES - The movements are graceful, calculated and flowing. To some, it may appear as a slow dance, but it isn’t; it’s a martial art — it’s tai chi. Tai chi, also known as shadow boxing, was ...

Tai chi can have significant benefits for older adults. This is at least partly due to the way it focuses on muscle control, stability, balance, and flexibility. Tai chi is an ancient Chinese movement ...

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 ...

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 ...

As a working mum of three children, it's fair to say that this time of year just about finishes me off. Between work, school events (x three) and attempting to make Christmas the most magical one yet ...

Walk past a park or stroll through a gym and you might find people practicing tai chi. The flowing exercise-meets-meditation has been around for many centuries and is renowned for its roster of health ...