In a fast-paced world dominated by busy schedules, seemingly constant noise and inescapable stress, Phyllis Bagwell is most grateful for tai chi. When she practices the slow, meditative movements, she ...

Tai chi chuan, often shortened to tai chi, originated in China as a martial art for self-defense. But, in recent years, it has gained popularity among the general population as a beneficial exercise.

Bodies turn and arms unfold in slow, fluid movements as Karen Fischer leads a class at the Willmar Community Center through the disciplined steps of tai chi. Tai chi instructor Karen Fischer, center, ...

WILKES-BARRE —When 89-year-old Jeannette Garber, of Wilkes-Barre, tells you tai chi makes her arms and legs stronger, and 81-year-old Anne Visoky, of Plains Township, says it gives her greater balance ...

Tai Chi also improves mood, confidence and quality of life, studies suggest. April 26, 2011— -- Every morning, rain or shine, a group of Chinese elders spread out along the lower East River bike ...

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 ...

Researchers found that tai chi classes helped older adults improve their subtle problems with cognition (memory and thinking skills). It also helped them with a fundamental multitasking skill: walking ...

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 ...

Tai chi is adaptable for people with a wide range of physical abilities. Many classes and different forms of tai chi are available for anyone in Humboldt County. The description many people use for ...

CAMP ZAMA (Jan. 14, 2020) -- If there is one fact Michael Hammond has learned since he began practicing tai chi here four years ago, it's that the more he learns, the more he realizes what he doesn't ...