variants
or less commonly t'ai chi
or tai chi chuan
or t'ai chi ch'uan
ˈtī-ˈchē-chü-ˈän,
ˈtī-ˈjē-
often capitalized T&C
: an ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements practiced as a system of exercises
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The trail connects multiple parks and green spaces, including Klyde Warren Park in the City Center District, which hosts regular outdoor fitness boot camps, yoga, Zumba, and tai chi.
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Outside Online, 29 July 2024
Breathwork and mindfulness are also important parts of tai chi.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 17 July 2024
The property often hosts yoga, tai chi, and personal training sessions in the gardens, and a fitness center with Technogym equipment is also available to guests.
—Allison Duncan, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2024
Exercises highlighted in the study included yoga, tai chi, and strength training.10
Other exercise options include hiking, biking, dancing, and pilates.
—Alexandria Jones-Patten, Phd, Health, 14 Aug. 2024
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Outside Online, 29 July 2024
Breathwork and mindfulness are also important parts of tai chi.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 17 July 2024
The property often hosts yoga, tai chi, and personal training sessions in the gardens, and a fitness center with Technogym equipment is also available to guests.
—Allison Duncan, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2024
Exercises highlighted in the study included yoga, tai chi, and strength training.10
Other exercise options include hiking, biking, dancing, and pilates.
—Alexandria Jones-Patten, Phd, Health, 14 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tai chi
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tai chi
noun
ˈtī-ˈjē
-ˈchē
often capitalized T&C
: an ancient Chinese system of movements performed for meditation or exercise
Medical Definition
tai chi
noun
variants
also t'ai chi
or tai chi chuan
or t'ai chi ch'uan
-chü-ˈän
often capitalized T&C
: an ancient Chinese discipline involving a continuous series of controlled usually slow movements designed to improve physical and mental well-being
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