Seven women gathered in the basement activities room of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church near Blain, working on memorizing and mastering a series of meditative motions as part of a regular exercise class.

Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art. While historians don’t know exactly when the practice began, it may have been as early as the 8th century. “Tai chi started as a martial art in a time when ...

Question: Recent studies show that practicing traditional Chinese tai chi movements can reduce falls in seniors. But isn't this really hard to learn? Answer: Depends on your goal. Researchers at China ...

GRAND FORKS – Walk into the room where the Tai Chi class is conducted at the Grand Forks Senior Center and you immediately feel a sense of peace, quiet and calm. The music is soft and soothing. At the ...

“Tai-Chi Chi Kung is an ancient Chinese tradition that is practiced as a grateful form of exercise and is helpful for anyone,” said Council on Aging Director Pam Kelly. “It involves a series of ...

Seniors citizens in Willows are meditating in motion. Ever since taking up tai chi one year ago, Barbara Kistner, 86, has not only improved her strength and balance, but said her overall health and ...

KIMBERLY • Sitting and bending? It’s not so simple for seniors suffering from the ailments of age. Serge “Moose” Azzolini, 76, of Kimberly offers a bit of relief in the form of a unique — and ...

Tai Chi master Domingo Colon founded the Tai Chi School of Westchester in 1978 The workout can increase strength, improve balance, enhance flexibility and reduce stress Although Tai Chi is popular ...

SOMERSET — A new exercise program developed by a Somerset resident has been getting popular with senior citizens at the Council On Aging. Cameron Bergeron's program, called Tai-Yo-Ba, involves gentle ...

It’s pretty well-known that exercise is one of the best ways to curb stress and boost your mood. (Just think about how relaxed and happy you feel after a yoga class, kickboxing session or run in the ...