Tai chi can have significant benefits for older adults, due in part to the way it focuses on muscle control, stability, balance, and flexibility. Tai chi is an ancient Chinese movement practice that ...

Bodies turn and arms unfold in slow, fluid movements as Karen Fischer leads a class at the Willmar Community Center through the disciplined steps of tai chi. Tai chi instructor Karen Fischer, center, ...

Mary Jane Nations had a third back surgery a few years ago, and her body could no longer handle the required bending of her longtime yoga practice. “I missed it greatly. I was having a real problem ...

Tai Chi for Balance includes access to online videos, providing a complete program for older adults. It is also a resource for medical professionals, personal trainers, instructors, caregivers, and ...

We’ve all been told to move more, but if you have a limited range of motion, Tai Chi can help you reach your fitness goals—and reap other benefits too. It’s a traditional Chinese wellness practice ...

Each year in the United States, more than one-third of adults 65 and older experience a fall. Of those who fall, 30% suffer moderate to severe injuries, making falls the leading cause of injury deaths ...

SOUTH SIOUX CITY | Excuse Jacque Perez as she "parts the wild horse's mane," "hand strums a lute" and "grasps the tail of a bird." In other words, the Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA fitness instructor is ...

A clinical trial shows that practicing Tai Chi online can sharpen thinking skills and improve sleep in older adults with diabetes, offering a safe and accessible alternative to conventional exercise.