The single-leg stand is a great way to improve your balance and strengthen your legs. Stand next to a wall or chair for support, if required. Lift one leg off the ground so that only one foot is ...

Tai chi, a form of mind-body exercise widely practiced in Chinese communities, has similar benefits to talking therapy for ...

Hudson Valley Tai Chi instructors Bobbie Kosnick, John McGowan and Marian Day will be teaching basic tai chi in the 37 posture form, which is a sequence of movements that make up the Yang Short Form ...

The kidneys perform three essential functions by filtering toxins, while maintaining fluid equilibrium and supplying energy to the body. The Tai Chi kidney cleansing technique involves deliberate ...

East Hills resident Spencer Gee, a martial arts instructor and adjunct professor at Hofstra University, will present research on the benefits of tai chi and qigong for people with Parkinson’s disease ...

An ancient Chinese martial art, Tai Chi is becoming increasingly popular as a gentle form of exercise that can promote mental wellness. Its slow and deliberate movements, along with focus on breathing ...

Each year in the United States, more than one-third of adults 65 and older experience a fall. Of those who fall, 30% suffer moderate to severe injuries, making falls the leading cause of injury deaths ...

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 ...