Library
Resources for looking more deeply.
Research and longer-form writing shared by members of the Academy community on Tai Chi, Qigong, health and transformation through traditional martial practice.
Harvard Medical School
The health benefits of Tai Chi
A concise introduction to Tai Chi and its potential health benefits.
American Journal of Health Promotion
A Comprehensive Review of Health Benefits of Qigong and Tai Chi
A systematic review of 77 studies covering physical function, balance, quality of life, psychological outcomes and other areas.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Effects of Tai Chi Chuan on blood pressure, lipid profile and anxiety
A randomized controlled study examining several physiological and psychological measures.
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Tai Chi and psychological well-being
A systematic review and meta-analysis of Tai Chi’s relationship with psychological well-being.
Postgraduate Medical Journal
Tai Chi and aerobic exercise after acute myocardial infarction
A study comparing hemodynamic changes and participation among Tai Chi, aerobic-exercise and control groups.
These resources are provided for education and further exploration. They are not medical advice and do not promise any particular result from training.