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through the lymphatic system to help get something different from it—
flush out toxins. physically, mentally, and spiritually. You
can be in any level of physical shape to
How does tai chi do it, but it’ll change how you walk up
improve balance? and down stairs, get out of a chair,
As we get older, we start to stiffen up. walk down the street. Because you can
When you get up in the morning and do it standing up or supported, even
hurt, you stop moving. Immobility only people who are in wheelchairs or use
causes more immobility. Tai chi helps walkers can do tai chi and get the same
you keep moving. A Harvard University whole-body effect.
study found that doing it helped people
maintain strength, flexibility, and Can I try it out at home
balance. Some seniors even say that with an instructional video?
since doing tai chi, they’ve stopped We encourage taking classes so an
falling down after they trip. It’s also instructor can make sure you’re not
great for those with conditions like harming your body in any way. Once
you’ve been practicing for a while, you
Parkinson’s and rheumatoid arthritis.
GETTY IMAGES. Who can benefit from tai chi? can do movements anywhere. To learn
more about Taoist tai chi and find
classes near you, visit taoisttaichi.org.
Anyone can, and everyone is going to
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