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Move Better, Hurt Less: How Tai Chi Retrains Your Knees

For millions of people with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), daily movement often comes with stiffness, discomfort, or instability. While medications and surgery are common options, a growing body of research is…

Tai Chi as Brain Training: How It Supports Balance

It’s well established that Tai Chi improves balance and reduces fall risk. But a recent study published in Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation offers a new layer of understanding: how…

8 Movements for 12 Weeks to Stability: How Baduanjin Reduces Fall Risk Among Seniors

A recent clinical study shows that just 8 simple movements, practiced three times a week, can dramatically reduce fall risk in adults over 60. The secret? Baduanjin Qigong, an ancient,…

Tai Chi’s Emotional Edge in Post-Cancer Recovery: A New Study Reveals Where It Shines

We’ve long known that Tai Chi helps people feel more centered, more relaxed, and more emotionally balanced. But what happens when we put it head-to-head against another gold-standard therapy—one that’s…

Move Better, Hurt Less: How Tai Chi Retrains Your Knees (Tutorial)

8 Movements for 12 Weeks to Stability: How Baduanjin Reduces Fall Risk Among Seniors (Tutorial)

Introduction: From Tradition to Clinically Proven Intervention Falls are one of the leading causes of injury-related death and hospitalization among adults over 60. Baduanjin Qigong—a gentle, eight-movement practice with roots…

Tai Chi as Brain Training: How It Supports Balance (Tutorial)

Introduction: Tai Chi’s Next Frontier—Brain-Based Balance Tai Chi’s capacity to enhance balance and prevent falls is no longer in question. But until recently, we lacked direct, dynamic evidence of how…

Tai Chi’s Unique Edge in Post-Cancer Emotional Recovery

This study, collaborated by University of Calgary, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto and Harvard Medical School answers questions like these: “How does Tai Chi compare to other evidence-based mind-body therapies?…

How Tai Chi and Qigong Improve Quality of Life in Cancer Patients

Practical Insights for Survivors, Instructors, and Healthcare Providers 👉 Read the Full Guide with Membership/Certification 👉 Purchase the Full Guide

How 20 Minutes of Tai Chi Can Be a Reset Button for Mental Fatigue

Mental fatigue is a growing concern among college students and young adults, driven by sustained cognitive effort, screen time, and academic or social stress. Characterized by diminished attention, slower reaction…