While workouts like high-intensity interval training (HIIT) have only been popular since the early 2000s, many other types of exercise have been around much longer. Pilates, for instance, began nearly ...

Walking as if on a frozen lake: Tai Chi Walking consciously slows down each step. The meditative technique interrupts the typical racing thoughts and reduces stress.

BLOOMINGTON — Bloomington Parks and Recreation is offering two winter programs designed to keep residents active, social, and ...

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 ...

Prominent teacher Bob Bacher is offering a free introduction to the original form of tai chi at The Sonoma School of Martial Arts on Monday, Feb. 2.

Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art originally designed as a unique self-defense technique, which later evolved into an effective health exercise. Characterized by flowing, graceful, and well ...

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.

Once a little-known discipline in the country, the ancient Chinese martial art is increasingly attracting office workers, ...

There is more to this than simply walking and thinking. You also need to master breathing techniques and focus heavily on balance. The exercise itself appears relatively gentle, which is what makes it ...

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 ...

Discover Wudang Mountain in China’s Hubei Province, birthplace of Tai Chi and a UNESCO site, emerging as a top destination ...