Long known in China as health and longevity practices, Tai Chi and Qi Gong are growing increasingly recognized in the West. Scientific studies have shown benefits including: improved overall physical and mental health, balance, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, sleep, reductions in chronic pain, and more. Here's a small selection of articles, both popular and scientific, to get you going.
Popular articles on the health benefits of Tai Chi and Qi Gong
Why Tai Chi Is As Good For You As CrossFit, Time Magazine Online (2017)
The health benefits of tai chi, Harvard Medical School (2022)
This gentle form of exercise can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance, and could be the perfect activity for the rest of your life.
11 Ways Tai Chi Can Benefit Your Health, Healthline (2018)
Qigong benefits, types, and how to get started, Medical News Today (2021)
Scientific Studies reviewing the health benefits of Tai Chi and Qi Gong
Across scientific literature, many studies demonstrate the benefits of taiji and qigong across varied age groups for a wide range physical and mental health conditions. Here are a few examples.
The comparative effects of Tai chi versus non-mindful exercise on measures of anxiety, depression and general mental health: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Journal of Affective Disorders, Volume 337, 15 September 2023, Pages 202-214
Effects of qigong exercise on the physical and mental health of college students: a systematic review and Meta-analysis, BMC Complement Med Ther. 2022; 22: 287.
The Effects of Tai Chi and Qigong Exercise on Psychological Status in Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Front. Psychol., 23 November 2021, Sec. Health Psychology, Volume 12 - 2021 |
Effectiveness of Tai chi exercise on overall quality of life and its physical and psychological components among older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis, Braz J Med Biol Res. 2020; 53(10): e10196.
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Tai Chi Training in Cardiorespiratory Fitness of Elderly People, Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2022; 2022: 4041612.
Tai Chi for Chronic Pain Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials, Nature: Scientific Reports volume 6, Article number: 25325 (2016)
Popular articles on the health benefits of Tai Chi and Qi Gong
Why Tai Chi Is As Good For You As CrossFit, Time Magazine Online (2017)
The health benefits of tai chi, Harvard Medical School (2022)
This gentle form of exercise can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance, and could be the perfect activity for the rest of your life.
11 Ways Tai Chi Can Benefit Your Health, Healthline (2018)
Qigong benefits, types, and how to get started, Medical News Today (2021)
Scientific Studies reviewing the health benefits of Tai Chi and Qi Gong
Across scientific literature, many studies demonstrate the benefits of taiji and qigong across varied age groups for a wide range physical and mental health conditions. Here are a few examples.
The comparative effects of Tai chi versus non-mindful exercise on measures of anxiety, depression and general mental health: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Journal of Affective Disorders, Volume 337, 15 September 2023, Pages 202-214
Effects of qigong exercise on the physical and mental health of college students: a systematic review and Meta-analysis, BMC Complement Med Ther. 2022; 22: 287.
The Effects of Tai Chi and Qigong Exercise on Psychological Status in Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Front. Psychol., 23 November 2021, Sec. Health Psychology, Volume 12 - 2021 |
Effectiveness of Tai chi exercise on overall quality of life and its physical and psychological components among older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis, Braz J Med Biol Res. 2020; 53(10): e10196.
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Tai Chi Training in Cardiorespiratory Fitness of Elderly People, Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2022; 2022: 4041612.
Tai Chi for Chronic Pain Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials, Nature: Scientific Reports volume 6, Article number: 25325 (2016)
