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 ...

Traverse City tai chi instructor Ann Parker tells the many benefits of this gentle workout for the mind and body. Bonus: It’s effective and doable for almost everyone. Practiced around the world, tai ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Experts explain the benefits of practicing tai chi at any age. (Getty Images) (Tim Platt via Getty Images) You may have seen ...

Tai chi's slow, graceful movements are accompanied by deep circular breathing. Though tai chi is practiced slowly for health benefits -- stress relief, improved balance and flexibility -- it can be ...

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 ...