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 ...

Instructor James P. Shea explained that sped up, tai chi looks like a martial art, but there’s deep philosophy involved in it and the development of mind, body and spirit.

There is evidence that an ancient Chinese form of martial arts improves your mind and body, and may even contribute to a longer life.

Research shows that a daily dose of tai chi, the slow-moving meditative, martial art can boost our body and brain. A new study finds adding word games to tai chi doubles the increase in memory.

Tai chi is also different from passive techniques like meditation because it pairs deep breathing and movement, which experts say helps you to calm your nervous system.

Jie Gu founded the Tai Chi Club in 2023 to provide free, in-person classes in the Baton Rouge area at least four times a month with community support.