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link to 4 Answers to Definitively Explain the Purpose Of Tai Chi

4 Answers to Definitively Explain the Purpose Of Tai Chi

All of us want to understand what we are going to get out of something that we are investing time, money, or energy into. Does a new hobby or activity align with changes that we want to make in our...

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An Argument Against Using a Tai Chi App and a Better Alternative

The allure of using a tai chi app to learn the form and reap the health benefits are great. They are inexpensive, accessible everywhere right on your phone, and have nice visuals and a way to...

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Modifying Tai Chi for Seniors – Introduction, Benefits, and Getting Started

There are just a tiny number of sports and physical activities that can be done your whole life. I am very jealous of the golfers, swimmers, and tennis players out there who chose sports that are...

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link to What is Tai Chi? A Complete Explanation for Beginners and Practitioners

What is Tai Chi? A Complete Explanation for Beginners and Practitioners

Wanting to begin a tai chi practice or trying to explain what you are doing to others can be daunting because asking what is tai chi gets a myriad of answers. Is it a marital art or a form of...

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link to Why Practice Tai Chi? Top 10 Reasons from a data study

Why Practice Tai Chi? Top 10 Reasons from a data study

Think of your favorite hobby. Does it include health, exercise, fun, community, history, and culture? Can you do it for the rest of your life? If so, I bet you are already a tai chi practitioner...

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link to 6 Must-Know Considerations to Improve Tai Chi for Beginners

6 Must-Know Considerations to Improve Tai Chi for Beginners

Through this website and from students in class I find myself answering questions about tai chi for beginners that fall into two camps: "I have a question about..." and "Why didn't someone tell me...

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