Seniors citizens in Willows are meditating in motion. Ever since taking up tai chi one year ago, Barbara Kistner, 86, has not only improved her strength and balance, but said her overall health and ...

Seven women gathered in the basement activities room of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church near Blain, working on memorizing and mastering a series of meditative motions as part of a regular exercise class.

The ancient art of tai chi, plus a modern twist, may help older adults reverse mild declines in brain power, a new clinical trial reveals. Researchers found that tai chi classes helped older adults ...

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 ...

Don’t try to knock these seniors over — they’re balance is excellent. The Lifetime Learning Center, at Long Beach City College’s Pacific Coast campus, offers a class called Tai Chi for Better Balance, ...

Q: They’re starting a tai chi class at our senior center. Do you think this is worth taking? A: Tai chi (tie-chee) has helped many people feel better. However, you should check with your doctor first ...

A tai chi program for seniors with dementia has helped participants maintain good quality of life measures. It also shows promise for reducing falls, report British researchers. Two-person teams of ...

KIMBERLY • Sitting and bending? It’s not so simple for seniors suffering from the ailments of age. Serge “Moose” Azzolini, 76, of Kimberly offers a bit of relief in the form of a unique — and ...

At the Monroe Street Neighborhood Center, some mornings there's a certain calm. Combine it with exercise and that routine experience is said to help with overall health and well-being. The focus comes ...

Tai Chi is an ancient practice that has been learned for many reasons: self defense, exercise, and pain relief. Now, Texas Tech wants to look closely at the benefits of Tai Chi, particularly in older ...