When we think of the word flexible, we may think about yogis twisting themselves into a pretzel knot or that one friend who can drop into a split at a moment’s notice, thanks to past gymnastics ...

Tai chi has a long and storied history of helping people calm their minds, increase their balance and flexibility, and ...

You may have seen people doing tai chi in your local park — and for good reason. Thanks to its mental and physical health benefits, the centuries-old practice remains a popular way to work out the ...

There are mechanisms between the muscle and the tendon called the Golgi tendon organs (GTOs). They help prevent injury by ...

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A passer-by watches Amani Ayad, Champaign, left, and Alexis King, Savoy, as they participate in a tai chi class at Westside Park in Champaign on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. LEFT: Carol Stasi performs a ...