When it comes to building up muscle strength, flexibility and improving your cardiovascular fitness, tai chi may not be your first thought. Yet, this gentle, mind-body workout can do all that (and more). ‘Tai chi is a traditional Chinese martial art that combines deep breathing, meditation and slow, flowing movements. It offers numerous benefits for both physical and mental wellbeing,’ explains tai chi instructor Sifu Ian Orkin.
Sometimes described as ‘meditation in motion’, the exercise involves moving through a series of slow, controlled
