All definitions © Piatkus Dictionary of Mind, Body & Spirit by Paula Byerly Croxon

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art consisting of a series of postures linked by slow, graceful movements and accompanied by meditative breathing techniques.

It is an active form of Chi kung, designed to enhance a person’s chi (vital energy) to promote health and well-being.  It is also an effective form of self-defence as it evolved out of kung fu practice.