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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In 2014, Marcia Wyman of Concord was focused on two things: teaching Tai Chi and spending her retirement competing at the national level in archery. She then suffered a stroke. Her left side was ...

You might not think that slow movements or controlled breathing could improve your balance, but these seniors say tai chi does just that. 68 year old Ruthann Wofford has practiced Tai Chi for 6 years.

Tai chi practice helps to improve health and functioning in older adults, studies show. But will seniors stick with the ancient martial art long enough to see benefits? In a feasibility study aimed at ...

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 ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Looking at Tony Chiariello, one would never know he suffers from arthritis. His strong legs and ...

Sifu, as she calls him. Thatrsquo;s Chinese for instructor.Nixon is the instructor of a new Tai Chi class at the Sunshine Center in downtown St. Petersburg. And chances are, itrsquo;s like none ...