Tai Chi
Tai chi, which originated in China as a martial art, is a mind-body practice in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Tai chi is sometimes referred to as “moving meditation”—practitioners move their bodies slowly, gently, and with awareness, while breathing deeply.
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This fact sheet provides a general overview of tai chi and suggests sources for additional information.
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Systematic Reviews/Reviews/Meta-analysis (PubMed®)
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