Walk past a park or stroll through a gym and you might find people practicing tai chi. The flowing exercise-meets-meditation has been around for many centuries and is renowned for its roster of health ...

Christian leaders from mainland China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore weigh in on the ancient Chinese practice—which includes tai chi—and its physical and divine connotations. In the 1980s the ...

The group of five women and one man glided across the hardwood floor in the well-lit, butter yellow room on the second floor of the People's Food Co-Op in Southeast Portland. Their synchronized ...

Editor’s Note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Mindfulness and mind-body practices are hot topics today, especially since the ...

Qigong is a meditative practice incorporating breathing techniques, movement, sound, and self-massage. Its origins lie in traditional Chinese medicine and philosophy. According to the National Qigong ...

When I began exploring wellness strategies nine years ago, I looked for a remedy that gyms could not provide. As a lifelong Hongkonger, I had envied the serenity of the elders moving through graceful ...

How are you feeling body-wise? I ask this question at the end of every qigong session with my massage students. Last night’s responses included the following: “I feel wonderful! I am feeling all this ...

Among the skyscrapers of Hong Kong, eight senior citizens gather at the Happy Valley Recreation grounds in the Wan Chai district. It’s time for their weekly class in qigong, an ancient Chinese ...