TaiChi Vs Qigong: Which Is Better For Elderly?

Tai Chi is often referred to as ‘moving meditation’. It involves a series of slow, gentle motions that are patterned after natural movements. Most of the work is performed while standing and taking small steps. Tai Chi forms involve a series of moves that can take months and a lifetime to master. It is generally more complex than Qigong and is a martial art that was developed more recently by Shaolin monks and Chinese military leaders. On the other hand, 

Qigong can be referred to as the ‘internal’ portion of Tai Chi. It involves more simple movements that are often stationary and repeated a certain number of times. Qigong is often one single move repeated over and over, and sometimes does not involve movement at all, but will focus only on breathing. It is a system of wellness that has roots going back thousands of years and is deeply intertwined with the Chinese way of life. Qigong is free-form and adaptive, meaning that anyone in any condition may participate in its breathing exercises and adapt its simple moves to their level of physical ability.