Tai chi instructor Nick Gracenin leads an outdoor class at the National Arboretum’s Bonsai & Penjing Museum in Washington, D.C. The National Bonsai Foundation offers classes in such things as ...

Tai Chi, for Shingles? By Melissa Healy. April 23, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. EDT. In 12th-century China, a Taoist monk known as Chang San-Feng is said to have studied the physical movements of five ...

NEWNAN, Ga. (AP) - Tai chi is becoming a new favorite exercise among Parkinson’s patients like Larry Bergeson of Newnan. “I’ve had two trial lessons,” he said. “Tai chi is great for ...

Tai chi, a type of Chinese martial art, can help lower blood pressure more than cardio like running. The calming effect of tai chi may make it more effective, according to researchers.

Research finds the mind body practice of tai chi can keep people mentally sharp. Adding games, such as spelling words backwards and forwards, even adds to the cognitive boost.

The slow-moving Chinese martial art tai chi is known to increase flexibility and balance. Now, research suggests it's more effective at reducing blood pressure than more vigorous forms of exercise.