You may have seen people doing tai chi in your local park — and for good reason. Thanks to its mental and physical health benefits, the centuries-old practice remains a popular way to work out the ...

You may think tai chi is only for the senior set, especially if you’ve seen groups of retirees in the park with their arms and legs moving artfully and unhurriedly. But the martial art is becoming ...

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 ...

Intentional walking never felt so good.

Typically, I might begin a fitness trend piece with something like, “This isn’t your grandfather’s workout.” Except, this time, it actually might be. Tai chi has been around for over 1,000 years, ...

As the sun breaks over the skyscrapers of Hong Kong, the smooth, graceful moves of Tai Chi sweep across the green spaces below. Surrounded by dozens of people from all ages, former ballet dancer Linda ...

You may have seen tai chi walking on social media recently, and it can have a lot of benefits. Experts share how to get ...

After I tried Japanese walking, I thought I’d mastered all the buzzy walking workouts. But then my editor asked me a question: “Have you tried tai chi walking?” The blank look on my face said it all.

Markham Heid is a contributor at TIME. He is the author of The Habit Trap, due out in early 2027. Photo-illustration by Bethan Mooney for TIME You’ve probably seen groups of people practicing tai chi ...

Benefits come from those who practice its combination of slow movements, deep breathing and focus. Tai chi, an ancient Chinese form of exercise dating to more than 700 years ago, is taking its place ...

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 ...