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Restoring Rest, Energy, and Ease for Cancer Survivors

The MATCH study, a major clinical trial published in September 2026, offers encouraging news: gentle, mindful movement practices like tai chi and qigong can meaningfully ease this burden.

Tai Chi and Qigong for Stronger Joints, Better Sleep and a Calmer Mind

Recently one of the largest research reviews ever conducted has confirmed that tai chi and qigong deliver measurable health benefits for people living with musculoskeletal conditions.

Tai Chi Supports Long‑term Brain Health

A major systematic review published in 2019 in Clinical Interventions in Aging offers a positive answer. Across nine studies, Tai Chi showed meaningful short‑term improvements in cognitive function for older adults in the early stages of dementia — and signs of slowing progression into more severe dementia.

Tai Chi Techniques Supports Knee Health

Tai Chi Techniques Supports Knee Health

A recent 2026 study offers compelling biomechanical evidence that Tai Chi’s slow, controlled squatting movements may protect the knee joint more effectively than standard gym‑style squats.

Tai Chi for Mental and Emotional Wellbeing

This 2026 study provides strong scientific evidence that Tai Chi is an effective, accessible, and scalable way to improve stress regulation, attention, and psychological resilience.

Tai Chi and Qigong Maintain Spinal Health

This evidence shows that tai chi and qigong are powerful tools for maintaining spinal health and overall wellbeing.

Better Sleep for Cancer Patients

Tai Chi leads to significant improvements in sleep quality for cancer patients, compared with usual care. The improvements were large enough to be clinically meaningful, not just statistically significant.

Powerful Heart Health Benefits from Tai Chi & Qigong

A landmark 2026 umbrella review of 65 clinical trials confirms that Tai Chi and Qigong significantly improve heart function, exercise capacity, and quality of life.

Piano Students: Tai Chi is Your Performance Support

A new qualitative study offers valuable insight into how Tai Chi can support performers’ physical comfort, mental well‑being, and artistic confidence. While focused on piano performers, its findings apply broadly to anyone who relies on fine motor control, posture, breath, and emotional regulation.

The Power of In-Person Tai Chi

Latest research published on 27 February 2026 provides clear evidence that practicing in-person with an expert instructor yields the most powerful results for mental health.

How Tai Chi Transforms Mood and Self-Esteem

How Tai Chi Transforms Mood and Self-Esteem

This research found that Tai Chi is far more than just physical exercise; it is a "green, safe, and healthy non-pharmaceutical measure" for maintaining mental health.

Tai Chi is Versatile for Improving both Cognitive and Physical Health

Tai Chi improves cognitive function and reduces stress. Participants showed benefits in strength, agility, flexibility, and improved functional capacity.

Tai chi & Qigong Support Academic Performance

Tai chi and health qigongs - Baduanjin, and Yijingjin - improve academic performance, executive functions, and left-right connectivity.

Tai Chi & Qigong Help in Stressful Times

Tai Chi and Qigong were shown to be beneficial for mental health, especially during stressful times like the pandemic.