Tai Chi: Its Ancient History, Philosophy, and Movements

Tai chi, best known in China as tai chi chuan, translates to "grand supreme fist" because it is a powerful martial art that focuses on the natural internal energy of the body or qi. It is also considered a qigong but with a martial emphasis. Nowadays, millions of people practice tai chi every day to build balance, boost the immune system, and calm the mind. In this course, we explore tai chi’s philosophical roots, ancient history, as well as the culture that built and nurtured it into the popular health practice it is around the world today.