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• Archive: Essentials of Tai Chi and Qigong Tai chi is a philosophy of balance and a pinnacle of the martial arts, known as tai chi chuan (or taijiquan), which means “the ultimate martial art.” Qigong, which is traditionally studied alongside tai chi, means “energy exercise.” Together, these two disciplines are transforming the way people take care of themselves.
• No need for high-intensity workouts that focus on a limited set of muscles and leave you feeling drained.
• Instead there is a better, centuries-old way to exercise that has these advantages: The slow-motion moves of tai chi and qigong utilize more of your muscles than other exercises, giving you a total-body workout.
• Tai chi and qigong are meditation in motion.
• You lose yourself in the rhythmic flow of the forms.