World Tai Chi and Qi Gong Day Is April 25
Keywords: tai chi, qi gong, qigong
What Is Tai Chi?
Tai chi (pronounced "tie chee" and also known by some other names and spellings) is a mind-body practice that originated in China as a martial art. A person doing tai chi moves his body slowly and gently, while breathing deeply and meditating (tai chi is sometimes called "moving meditation").
What Is Qi Gong?
A component of traditional Chinese medicine that combines movement, meditation, and controlled breathing. The intent is to improve blood flow and the flow of qi.
Fact Sheets
- Tai Chi for Health Purposes
- Meditation Portal Page
- Mind-Body Medicine: An Overview
- Are You Considering Using CAM?
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies with people. The following NCCAM studies are enrolling participants.
- Green Tea and Tai Chi for Health
- Tai Chi Mind-Body Therapy for Chronic Heart Failure
- Effect of Tai Chi Vs. Structured Exercise on Physical Fitness and Stress in Cancer Survivors
- Randomized Study of the Effect of Tai Chi Chuan Compared to a Structured Exercise Program on Parameters of Physical Fitness and Stress in Adult Cancer Survivors (NIH Clinical Research Study)
View ALL NCCAM-sponsored Tai Chi related trials
Selected Publications by NCCAM grantees
NCCAM has funded many basic and clinical studies related to Tai Chi and Qi Gong. These articles are examples of the breadth of research the Center supports. To find more articles by NCCAM grantees, search PubMed.
- Tai Chi Chih Improves Sleep Quality in Older Adults
- Tai Chi Boosts Immunity to Shingles Virus in Older Adults
- Tai Chi May Help Maintain Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women
