We have been studying and writing for a really long time and we know that this can be overwhelming if you are just starting out with tai chi. Here is a curated list of our most popular articles to help you get started. We broke them down into three sections: Beginners, Concepts for Practitioners, Wanting to Improve a Specific Condition.
You don’t need to follow a specific route through these essays. Choose the ones that peak your interest, match where you are in your learning, or match your goals. However, setting a goal to read the first two sections and the top articles in the third section will put you light years ahead in progress. Basically, we wish we knew this stuff on day one!
Enjoy and your comments on the articles are always welcomed. It is the comments and outreach from our community that lead to the compilation of this list, so pay it forward!
Tai Chi 101 – Basic Concepts and Ideas
What is Tai Chi? A Complete Explanation for Beginners and Practitioners
Tai Chi Warm Up Set – When do we get to the Good Stuff?
Tai Chi Stretches – Unknown and Hidden Health Benefits
Why Practice Tai Chi? Top 10 Reasons from a Data Study
The Benefits of Correcting Your Tai Chi Posture
Basic Tai Chi Moves and Poses Explained in Picture and Video
Why is Tai Chi Repetitious? Benefitting from Monotony
Learn Tai Chi at Home Successfully – How to Pick Great Resources
Tai Chi Shoes – Know Before You Buy
Choosing the Best Tai Chi Clothing for You
Tai Chi 201 – Concepts to Improve Your Practice
Tai Chi Origin and History – Bodhidharma to Modern Tai Chi Legends
The Three Dantians – Finding and Increasing Your Energy
Ming Men – Acupressure point with powerful implications
Tai Chi Breathing: 9 Guidelines to Improve Your Practice
Six Harmonies – The Cheat Sheet for Perfect Posture
Finding, Building, Using, and Understanding Chi Energy
The Five Levels of Development in Tai Chi
The Art of Tai Chi Relaxation Techniques (Song)
The Experts Weigh In: How to Do Tai Chi Correctly
Five Elements Theory 101 – Know to Basics to Get the Benefits
The Science Behind 4 Powerful Deep Breathing Techniques
One of the Most Important Tai Chi Concepts – Hsu and Shih
Understanding Chinese Symbolism in Tai Chi
How to Use Yin Yang Theory to Measure and Make Progress
I Want to Improve a Specific Condition with Tai Chi
31 Clinically Proven Tai Chi Health Benefits
Understanding Tai Chi and Healing – Take Control of Your Health
Top Tai Chi Exercises for Specific Injuries and Illnesses with Videos
Combined Tai Chi Research Evidence Grouped by Illness
How To Never Get Sick – A Tai Chi Case Study
Specific Benefits of Tai Chi
Anxiety: The Science Behind Using Tai Chi for Anxiety and How You Can Benefit
Arthritis: The Evolution of Tai Chi for Arthritis – Research and Resources
Back Pain: How Does Tai Chi Help With Back Pain and How I Healed Mine
Depression: 2 Unique Reasons Why You Can Use Tai Chi for Depression – Research and Examples
Diabetes: Why Everyone Should be Using Tai Chi for Diabetes Maintenance and Improvement
Fitness: How You Can Get Fit Doing a Tai Chi Workout Routine
Heart Health: An Explanation of the Research Connecting Tai Chi and Heart Health
Knee Pain: How to Perform Tai Chi Knee Exercises That Promote Health
Mental Health: Tai Chi Mental Health Benefits & 4 Myths About Quieting the Mind
Sleep: Taoism and How to Use Tai Chi for Sleep
Weight Loss: The Positive Research Results of Tai Chi for Weight Loss