variants
or less commonly t'ai chi
or tai chi chuan
or t'ai chi ch'uan
ˈtī-ˈchē-chü-ˈän,
ˈtī-ˈjē-
often capitalized T&C
: an ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements practiced as a system of exercises
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Other skilled workers, such as yoga teachers, tai chi, and martial arts instructors, can also teach deep breathing techniques.
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Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
But for seasoned practitioners, tai chi’s flow can be done anytime, anywhere.
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Alternatively, arrive at 5 a.m. and witness a tranquil side to Hanoi as older residents practice tai chi at dawn or guffaw during a laughter yoga session.
—Chris Humphrey, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
The Mayo Clinic also recommends other balance exercises, including weight shifts, bicep curls, and tai chi.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Oct. 2024
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Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
But for seasoned practitioners, tai chi’s flow can be done anytime, anywhere.
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Alternatively, arrive at 5 a.m. and witness a tranquil side to Hanoi as older residents practice tai chi at dawn or guffaw during a laughter yoga session.
—Chris Humphrey, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
The Mayo Clinic also recommends other balance exercises, including weight shifts, bicep curls, and tai chi.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Tai chi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tai%20chi. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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tai chi
noun
ˈtī-ˈjē
-ˈchē
often capitalized T&C
: an ancient Chinese system of movements performed for meditation or exercise
Medical Definition
tai chi
noun
variants
also t'ai chi
or tai chi chuan
or t'ai chi ch'uan
-chü-ˈän
often capitalized T&C
: an ancient Chinese discipline involving a continuous series of controlled usually slow movements designed to improve physical and mental well-being
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