Tai Chi Helped a Soccer Player Shine Again on the Field
The upcoming Paris Olympics is a stage for extraordinary tales of resilience, determination, and triumph. Outside of the Olympics, there are myriads of inspiring stories, including one involving Tai Chi:…
Fewer Forms and Shorter Duration: An Optimized Tai Chi Solution for Knee Osteoarthritis
Discovering the Power of Optimized Tai Chi Tai Chi is widely recognized for its numerous health benefits, including pain reduction in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA). However, previous studies have…
Embrace Healthy Longevity with Qigong Exercise
Discover the Power of Qigong for Older Adults For older adults living in communities, finding alternative and complementary methods to improve healthy longevity and quality of life is essential. Qigong,…
A Customized Tai Chi Program for Gait and Postural Stability in Parkinson’s Patients
Unveiling the Benefits of Tai Chi for Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that profoundly affects gait and postural stability, leading to increased risks of falls…
A Prominent Medical Association Strongly Recommends Tai Chi & Qigong for Reducing Cancer-related Fatigue
In May 2024, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), a professional organization representing 45,000 physicians of all oncology sub-specialties who care for people with cancer, updated its guideline on…
A Master Finds Ways to Harmonize Tai Chi/Qigong and Yoga
Mike Taylor, a Tai Chi & Qigong Master Instructor certified by ATCQA, started his journey with these two healing arts at a young age, learning from his grandfather, a Captain…
Age-Specific Approaches in Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Cancer Survivors
Having been diagnosed with and treated for cancer can have negative psychosocial repercussions that may differ across the lifespan. Mind-body therapies (MBTs), such as tai-chi/qigong or mindfulness-based cancer recovery, have…
Qigong for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
In today’s fast-paced world, work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are increasingly common, often leading to significant pain and discomfort. These disorders typically affect the lower back, neck, upper limbs, and synovial…
Enhanced Gait Initiation Explains Why Tai Chi Can Prevent Falls
As we age, maintaining stability and preventing falls becomes increasingly important. Sedentary behavior, unfortunately, is a common issue among older adults, leading to a higher risk of falls. One promising…
How I Use Tai Chi in My Psychological Counseling
By Dr. Elizabeth Nyang About the author: Dr. Nyang is a LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and ATCQA-certified Tai Chi Practitioner. She holds a master’s degree in counseling and a…