In her fortnightly review of fitness and wellbeing activities, comedian Jennifer Wong finds that mastering the Chinese martial art is a matter of mind over navel
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In her fortnightly review of fitness and wellbeing activities, comedian Jennifer Wong finds that mastering the Chinese martial art is a matter of mind over navel
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A year after the study began, those who performed tai chi saw greater reduction in their blood pressure than those who followed an aerobic exercise program.
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The traditional gentle Chinese exercise showed balance and movement benefits for patients.
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The mental and physical benefits span cultures and generations. Here’s how to get started.
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Mindfulness and mind-body practices are hot, and some of the most popular mind-body exercises are yoga, Pilates, qigong and tai chi. All four integrate movement, breathing exercises and meditation. Here's how to find out which one is right for you.
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Tai chi moves can be easily learned and executed by people of all ages and states of health, even elderly people in wheelchairs.
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Studies suggest that tai chi can help people with COPD boost their ability to walk and do other types of exercise, as well as improve their quality of life. The benefits are thought to arise from the combination of movement, breathing, and relaxation.
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Practising Qigong was prescribed to help people in Wuhan manage mild cases of COVID-19. It's also been shown to improve a cancer patient's quality of life. For Tara and many others, the mental and physical benefits have been life-changing.
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Experts point to the health benefits of tai chi as a reason lifespan has increased in Hong Kong over the last 50 years.
Tai Chi is an ancient practice that recent studies show has heart health benefits. There are other studies that link this practice with better mental health, less stress, increased joint flexibility and living longer. This may be just what we need to help us to start recovering and healing.
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Tai chi moves can be easily learned and executed by people of all ages and states of health, even elderly people in wheelchairs.
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Tai chi moves can be easily learned and executed by people of all ages and states of health, even elderly people in wheelchairs.