Tai chi is a self-paced system of gentle exercises. It is a series of postures and movements that flow in a slow, graceful manner. Falls are the leading cause of injury in people 65 and older.

We’ve all been told to move more, but if you have a limited range of motion, Tai Chi can help you reach your fitness goals—and reap other benefits too. It’s a traditional Chinese wellness practice ...

Residents looking for a low-impact exercise program designed to improve balance and mobility will soon have an opportunity to ...

Students practice tai chi in Adrineh Mehdikhani’s intermediate class. One fall can be all it takes for some older people to jettison physical activity altogether and be sedentary for the rest of their ...

RIT student researchers are teaching Tai Ch to senior citizens in Monroe County to improve their well-being and quality of ...

Seven women gathered in the basement activities room of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church near Blain, working on memorizing and mastering a series of meditative motions as part of a regular exercise class.

Through continuous flowing sequences of movement, this form of martial arts is beneficial in preventing falls, amongst the ...

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, ...

Physicians and physical therapists in recent years have explored whether tai chi, balance programs and fitness routines can help decrease the likelihood that older adults will fall and injure ...