A CHEST trial found Tai Chi equal to formal pulmonary rehabilitation for COPD, with longer-lasting gains; a 320-person JAMA trial found Tai Chi improved insomnia for two years. What the research says and how to retrain your breath.
A Harvard meta-analysis of 22 studies found Tai Chi and Qigong significantly reduce cancer-related fatigue, sleep difficulty and depression and improve quality of life. What the research says and how to practise gently during and after treatment.
Two randomized trials (n=350 and n=160) show Tai Chi and Qigong reduce chronic low back pain and disability, including when taught entirely online. What the research says and how to start without flaring up.
A New England Journal of Medicine trial found Tai Chi cut falls and improved balance in Parkinson’s; a 27-trial meta-analysis shows it restores walking and balance after stroke. What the research says.
A 2024 JAMA Network Open trial of 342 adults found 12 months of Tai Chi lowered systolic blood pressure more than aerobic exercise. What the research says and how to start safely.
Meta-analyses of randomized trials show Tai Chi and Qigong reduce anxiety, depression and stress with moderate effect sizes. What the studies found, why it works, and how to start.
A plain-English review of the clinical evidence for Tai Chi and Qigong: the 2024 virtual low back pain RCT, the 2023 meta-regression in older adults, and the 2026 Harvard Osher Center conference.
Qigong and Tai Chi are related but not the same. Learn the real differences, the health benefits of each, and why Qigong is the right place to start.
In 2026, the biggest reason people actually finish a taoist yoga course is boring but powerful, they do it with clear structure and measurable progress, and in one recent platform study, courses that include assessments improved completion rates by 71.5%. Key Takeaways What to look for in a taoist yoga course Why it matters for…