Tai chi has a long and storied history of helping people calm their minds, increase their balance and flexibility, and connect with their communities. While some may dismiss this practice as nothing ...

It’s easy to tell people to make exercise part of their daily routine. It’s not so easy to tell them what to do. Some folks like to run marathons or climb mountains. But if you would rather care for ...

In just minutes per day, you can increase your chances of living longer through these five exercise tips from experts. Simple activities such as doing squats, walking and the deep breathing movements ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Regina Barber and Rachel Carlson of Short Wave about singing gibbons, how tai chi might lower blood pressure, and why women get quicker benefits from exercise than men. It ...

Tai Chi for Health: Advanced Class — The Studio. This advanced class focuses is to Improve balance, mental clarity, relieve pain and create an overall feeling of well-being through natural breathing ...

Malaika also loosen her hips and lower back while moving her hands on both sides. This aids lymphatic drainage. She also ...

If you’re getting older, martial arts may not be on your radar as an activity you should take up. In fact, when most people ...

Tai chi master Shirley Chock shares her simple morning exercise to boost energy and reduce stress. Chock's routine involves a few seconds of centering herself physically to promote mental balance.

A new study finds that tai chi is better than conventional aerobic exercise at lowering blood pressure in middle-aged people with prehypertension. Tai chi is a traditional form of Chinese martial arts ...

Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art. While historians don’t know exactly when the practice began, it may have been as early as the 8th century. “Tai chi started as a martial art in a time when ...