Experience greater flexibility, pain relief, and confidence with our easy, beginner-friendly Tai Chi course.
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Unlock the power of Tai Chi for your mind body and spirit

This easy-to-access online course has the information you need!

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Learn the fundamentals of Tai Chi with the easy-learning online course from our experts. Your course includes:

  • Detailed video demonstrations of 14 basic moves

  • Latest research on health benefits

  • How to practice Tai Chi elements

  • Helpful tips to get started

  • Safety guidelines

  • Resource library of websites, books and DVDs

  • And so much more

Learn anytime, anywhere from any device with internet connection. Easy log in and click on screens makes learning Tai Chi a perfect fit for people of all ages.

Dear Reader,

Well, here’s good news...

You can tap into the power of Tai-Chi, an ancient, gentle form of exercise that can help improve your balance, flexibility, strength, ease pain, lower blood pressure, lower stress, and so much more!

Although tai chi is slow and gentle and doesn't leave you breathless, it addresses the key components of fitness — muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and, to a lesser degree, aerobic conditioning. Anyone can do it — no matter your age or fitness level. Best yet... it’s easy and enjoyable to learn and soothing to perform. Perhaps you’ve seen people practicing this low-impact, slow motion exercise in the park or on TV.

Today, you can take advantage of the experts at Harvard Medical School and sign up for our online informative course called Introduction to Tai Chi.

No Pain. Big Gains!

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Introduction to Tai Chi is a great way to learn Tai-chi fundamentals. In this Harvard Medical School online course, you’ll discover:

  • 9 standing Tai Chi gentle movements starting with ‘Pouring, Swinging and Drummin’ and ending with ‘The Fountain’ to build confidence and strength

  • 5 comfortable sitting Tai Chi movements if you have mobility issues or are stuck at a desk all day

  • 6 traditional Tai Chi Elements, such as ‘Raising the Power, Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail, and Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg’ – the building blocks to your perfect routine

  • The best starting positions for each movement and how many repetitions to maximize the effectiveness of your routine

  • The 5 relaxing but essential exercises to improve your Tai Chi routine before you begin

  • The one overriding safety guideline you must follow for a worry-free workout

  • 10 tips for getting started and enjoying a safe, effective Tai Chi session, including the 70% rule

  • When and how often to practice Tai Chi for lifelong body and mind heath. Hint: It’s never too late!

  • How to find classes and choose an instructor if you wish to learn more advanced Tai Chi movements and routines

  • And so much more

Detailed video demonstrations with expert Tai-Chi instructors is like having your very own personal Tai-Chi trainer right next to you. We show you how to build your own flawless routine.

The Perfect Activity for the Rest of your Life

You can practice Tai-Chi almost anywhere — in the comfort of your home, in your backyard, at your desk or a quiet place at work, in a local park — anywhere you want. It’s that easy to slide Tai-Chi into your daily routine. You can do it alone or with others.

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Discover the amazing health benefits of doing Tai Chi for just 17 minutes a day!

  • Better balance

  • Better posture

  • Better flexibility

  • Better coordination

  • Stronger body

  • Healthier heart and blood pressure

  • Positive impact on diabetes

  • Pain relief for joints, back and neck

  • Sharper mind and stress relief

  • And so much more!

Tai Chi will help you transform the way you age to help you live an active, independent life.

Discover 19 of Tai Chi’s gentle standing and sitting movements and elements you can quickly learn in this introductory course from Harvard Medical School Experts! Plus, tips to easily fit Tai Chi into your daily life.

Whether you are completely new to tai chi or have practiced for a while, Introduction to Tai Chi is your guide to a stronger, heathier body and mind.

Discover how you can move with greater confidence and less pain, boost your health and calm your mind — all in one gentle exercise routine.

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