--- title: Tai Chi & Qigong description: This topic introduces the history, philosophy, and physical movements of these traditional Chinese mind-body practices. Learners will understand the principles of breath control, slow movement, and energy cultivation to improve balance, flexibility, and mental focus. category: personal-development subcategory: spiritual-practices difficulty: beginner, intermediate, advanced url: /subject/tai-chi-and-qigong --- # Tai Chi & Qigong This topic introduces the history, philosophy, and physical movements of these traditional Chinese mind-body practices. Learners will understand the principles of breath control, slow movement, and energy cultivation to improve balance, flexibility, and mental focus. ## Available Resources 2 Books • 1 Courses • 3 Websites ## Websites ### 1. Flowing Zen Anthony Korahais, who trained under Wong Kiew Kit in the Shaolin Wahnam lineage, publishes free articles and introductory lessons here on qigong forms, breathing, and easing fatigue, anxiety, or chronic pain through regular practice. **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://www.flowingzen.com/ **Tags:** qigong, shaolin qigong, breathing practice, stress relief, beginner practice ### 2. taichiforhealthinstitute.org The official site of the Tai Chi for Health Institute, offering instructor training and certification for Tai Chi–based health programs, along with a library of resources, videos, and teaching materials for students and teachers. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://taichiforhealthinstitute.org **Tags:** websites, personal-development, spiritual-practices ### 3. ymaa.com YMAA.com is the official site of Yang’s Martial Arts Association, offering comprehensive Tai Chi and Qigong resources. It features instructional articles and videos, books and DVDs, training programs, and information on seminars and schools. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://ymaa.com **Tags:** websites, personal-development, spiritual-practices ## Courses ### 1. Medical Qigong for Beginners Learn Medical Qigong fundamentals with David-Dorian Ross! This course offers a gentle introduction to healing and energy cultivation. **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://ymaa.com/publishing/book/medical-qigong-beginners **Tags:** qigong, medical qigong, energy cultivation, beginner practice, ymaa ## Podcasts ### 1. The Qigong Podcast **Author:** The Taichi and Qigong Podcast Beyond Yoga, Tai Chi and Qigong are two disciplines that are entering our realm of practice possibilities, bringing with them a great deal of opportunities, while enhancing our general health level and providing at the same time a powerful personal development tool. What are they, what can they do for us, and how can we manage to not make, approaching them, the mistakes usually a beginner does. Let's talk about it in a simple and accessible way! Also, here on youtube a video on Wuji practice: https://youtu.be/WvL2b882aYE?feature=shared www.miamitaichi.org miamitaichi@gmail.com **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Language:** en-us | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-taichi--qigong **Tags:** qigong, tai chi, beginner practice, internal arts ## Books ### 1. The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi **Author:** Peter M. Wayne A Harvard researcher presents a twelve-week tai chi program alongside the clinical evidence for it, covering balance, cardiovascular health, bone density and stress. Readers finish with a practicable daily routine and a grasp of what trials actually show. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Paid **Link:** https://www.amazon.com/dp/1590309421?tag=edmonddante07-20 **Tags:** books, personal-development, spiritual-practices ### 2. The Way of Qigong **Author:** Kenneth S. Cohen Traces qigong's history, philosophy and physiology, then teaches standing, breathing and meditative exercises step by step. After working through it you can perform a basic daily practice and explain how Chinese energy cultivation traditions relate to modern physiology. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Paid **Link:** https://www.amazon.com/dp/0345421094?tag=edmonddante07-20 **Tags:** books, personal-development, spiritual-practices --- *This content is part of Dantes.io - Your Treasure Map to Knowledge* *Curated by humans at Dantes.io. Personal study use welcome; republishing this curation requires permission (team@dantes.io).* View this page online: https://dantes.io/subject/tai-chi-and-qigong