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 ...

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 ...

Staying active is one of the most important things seniors can do to maintain their independence, boost energy, and prevent injury. As we age, we naturally lose muscle mass, flexibility, and ...

While tai chi is understood to be beneficial for functional mobility and balance in older adults, such benefits are not well understood due to large variance in research study protocols and ...

If you're getting older, martial arts may not be on your radar as an activity you should take up. In fact, when most people think about how they want to spend their days in retirement, activities like ...

Join the University of Tennessee Extension for free beginner Tai Chi for Fall Prevention and Arthritis classes at four locations. This fun eight-session program builds strength, balance and ...

Tai chi master Shirley Chock shares her simple morning exercise to boost energy and reduce stress. Chock's routine involves a few seconds of centering herself physically to promote mental balance.

Grafton-Midview Public Library, 983 Main St. in Grafton, hosts a Lifelong Learning at the Library program for seniors in the community. Each week, seniors have the opportunity to participate in ...