Why T’ai Chi?

T’a chi is research-supported meditative movement imbued with the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

A lecture at NIH on Minding Your Balance with T'ai Chi may be viewed on the NIH website —click here.

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“Tai chi is often described as “meditation in motion,” but it might well be called “medication in motion.”

~Harvard Health Publications, May 2009


According to Harvard Medical School, NIH, The Mayo Clinic, UCLA &
The UMD Medical Center, and other research institutions,
T’ai Chi Improves, supports & may benefit:

• Balance • Cognition • Lung capacity • Posture • Blood Pressure • Coordination • Serum Cholesterol Levels • Bone Density • Quality of life • Recovery rates • Immunity • Triglyceride Levels • Flexibility • Leg Strength • Circulation • Outlook • Mobility • Motor Control • Brain Volume • Insulin Levels • Memory • Thinking Skills • Heart health • Muscle Strength • Focus • Well Being • Neurologic health • C-Reactive Protein Levels • Functional Capacity • Stress Management • Hand-Eye Coordination • Ability to Walk • B-type natriuretic Protein Levels • Strength • Exercise Capacity • Anger Management • Breathing • Coordination • Pain Management • Arterial Flexibility • Sleep • Reach • Physical Functioning • Stroke Recovery

…and T’ai Chi can Ameliorate, Reduce, Delay or Relieve:

• Low Back Pain • Fibromyalgia • Sleep Problems • Fatigue • Migraines • Joint Pain • Depression • Hyperactivity • Tension Headaches • Arthritis • ADHD • Anxiety • Fear of Falling • Risk of Falling • Injury from Falling • Parkinson’s symptoms • Knee Pain • Vestibular problems • Inflammation • Dementia • COPD • Stress • Osteoporosis • Osteoarthritis • Pain & Stiffness • PTSD • Breast Cancer Recovery • Alzheimer's Disease

...plus, T’ai Chi is low-impact yet aerobic, and is generally considered safe for all ages and fitness levels (but please consult with your health care provider before coming to a class).
(Above links are a small sample; there are often several studies for one condition, and often several benefits revealed in any given study)

Believe it or not, the very best teachers and aficionados of T’ai Chi are in their 80’s and 90’s—or older!

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Articles:

The Health Benefits of T'ai Chi from Harvard Women's Health Watch
Study Examines the Benefits of T'ai Chi for the Elderly from Stanford Medicine