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 ...

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art, sometimes called “shadow boxing” or “meditation in motion”. It’s a series of ...

The Connecticut River shimmers in the sun as I take my first tai chi class at Great River Park in East Hartford. Tai chi is a slow-moving martial art famous for its ability to strengthen both mind and ...

Romantic fights, friendship breakups, work reviews and winter's calm chaos. After tackling it all one might hope sleep would arrive as you hit the pillow, but for many the reality is different. About ...

Regular practice can improve your reflexes and body awareness, making you more agile in daily activities. The meditative nature of Tai Chi also helps in reducing stress levels, which indirectly ...

Tai chi is a meditative movement practice that offers a safe and effective way to improve bone health and manage symptoms of osteoporosis. Tai chi is a low impact activity that involves gentle, ...

RIT faculty and staff are learning the graceful slow movements of Tai Chi from a master martial artist and RIT’s dean of the College of Health Sciences and Technology. Dean Yong “Tai” Wang introduced ...

When most people picture Taijiquan, better known as Tai Chi (太极拳), two contrasting images tend to come to mind. One is the slow-moving routine practised by elderly people in parks in the early morning ...

Mind-body movement offers the ultimate two-for-one combo: As you work on your physical health, strengthening your muscles and balancing out your body, you also nourish your mind in a major way. Two of ...

Tai chi can have significant benefits for older adults, due in part to the way it focuses on muscle control, stability, balance, and flexibility. Tai chi is an ancient Chinese movement practice that ...