This exercise differs from typical Western exercise. While sports, weight training, and cardiovascular routines are generally beneficial, they can also wear down the body over time. 'Internal Arts' practices, such as Tai Chi and Qigong, when performed in a specific way, can draw energy into the body.

  "Qigong, used to compliment COVID-19 and cancer treatment, a mental 'game changer'": Author: Kate O'Halloran, 1-15-21; ABC News

  "5 of the best exercises you can ever do": Healthbeat; updated 7-7-20; Harvard Health Publishing; Harvard Medical School

    "What are the health benefits of Tai Chi?": Author: Joseph Nordqvist, Updated 8-30-18; Medical News Today

    "Tai Chi benefits your heart": Author: Andrea Rock, 3-15-16; Consumer Reports

    "Tai Chi enhances stem cells": Authors: Ho, T-J.; Ho, L-I.; Hsueh, K-W.; Chan, T-M.; Huang, S-L.; Lin, J-G.; Liang, W-M.; Hsu, W-H.; Harn, H-J.; Lin, S-Z., 6-10-16; WorldHealth.net; Source:“Tai Chi Intervention Increases Progenitor CD34+ Cells in Young Adults.” Cell Transplant. 23(4-5):613-620; 2014.

    "Tai Chi as an exercise to prevent Osteoporosis - Why is Osteoporosis a concern?": OsteoporosisAdvice.com

    "Can Tai Chi boost Your health through Epigenetics?": Author: Bailey Kirkpatrick, 6-14-17; Whatisepigenetics.com

    "Effect of Tai Chi versus aerobic exercise for Fibromyalgia: comparitive effectiveness randomized controlled trial": Authors: Wang C., Schmidt C.H., Fielding R.A., Harvey W.F., Reid K.F., Price L.L., Driban J.B., Kalish R., Tones R., McAlindon T., 3-21-18; Pubmed.gov

    "Tai Chi and Qigong for the treatment and prevention of mental disorders": Authors: Ryan Abbott, MD, JD, MTOM and Helen Lavretsky, MD, MS, 3-1-14; US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health

    "Physical activity interventions to prevent falls among older people: update of the evidence": Authors: C. Sherrington, Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute, The University of New South Wales, Australia; S. R. Lord, Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute, The University of New South Wales, Australia; C. F. Finch, NSW Injury Risk Management Research Centre, The University of New South Wales, UK; Journal of Science and Medicine and sport - Volume 7, Issue 1, Supplement 1, April 2004, pages 43-51; Sciencedirect.com

    "Tai Chi found to be as effective as physical therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis" : Press Release from the American College of Rheumatology, 11-9-15