Tai Chi

The Mayo Clinic defines Tai Chi as a “a gentle way to fight stress”. It is a noncompetitive martial art that involves slow movements and deep breaths. It combines gentle physical exercise and stretching – with mindfulness. Tai Chi helps reduce stress and anxiety. It also helps to increase flexibility and balance. Tai Chi is low-impact, slow-motion exercise, and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints. Tai chi may also help:

• Enhance quality of sleep
• Enhance the immune system
• Help lower blood pressure
• Improve balance
• Improve joint pain
• Improve symptoms of congestive heart failure
• Improve overall well-being
• Reduce risk of falls in older adults