Rather, they’re the deceptively complex movements of tai chi.
With around 250 million practitioners around the globe, tai chi is often cited as one of the world’s most popular physical activities.
Unlike karate or taekwondo, tai chi focuses on quiet strength rather than combat, which makes it more accessible to older adults or those who have been injured.
The former financial professional, who was born in New York and spent her childhood in Taiwan, also found tai chi beneficial in managing stress and conflict.
After about two years, she began teaching, and eventually took over Aiping Tai Chi, the Connecticut school where she had trained.
Persons:
Horse’s, Rather, Shirley Chock, Tai Chi
Locations:
China, New York, Taiwan, Tai, Connecticut