Looking for a gentle yet powerful way to boost your physical and mental health? Tai Chi, an ancient martial art, offers a surprising array of benefits, from stress reduction to muscle strengthening.

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Methods: An experienced tai chi master was asked to perform a sequence of basic movements: ward off, roll back, press, and push. The movements were videotaped and digitised using a motion analysis ...