Tai Chi Fit Over 60: Gentle Exercises for Beginners

Tai Chi for Beginners at Any Age!

According to experts, including Harvard Medical School, one of the most effective and comprehensive forms of exercise is the ancient Chinese art of tai chi. But how do you begin? What are the moves and exercises you need to know when you are a beginner? And is it important to get all the moves right to avoid injury and receive the benefits? David-Dorian Ross answers these questions and more with this simple TaijiFit routine.

Many people believe tai chi is difficult to learn. In reality, a main point of tai chi is to discover how effortless your movements can be. With tai chi, the less effort you apply, the more benefits you’ll receive—quite a bit different from the fitness philosophy of “no pain, no gain.” Ancient Chinese medicine says that when you exert yourself too much, you build up physical tension and mental anxiety. These create a blockage to the circulation of your life energy, known as qi, which is responsible for your health and well-being.

There is nothing to “learn” in this program. You won’t have to memorize a complicated routine or perfect any movements. Just smile, relax, and enjoy this simple tai chi workout.

David-Dorian Ross is “one of America’s favorite” Tai Chi master teachers. He has been studying Tai Chi since 1979 from some of the top masters in the world. He’s also a U.S. and world record holder in tai chi forms competition. David-Dorian is an international competitive tai chi champion. He is a former member of the San Francisco Wushu team, the US National Tai Chi team, and two U.S. National Wushu teams. He competed at the first World Wushu Championships in Beijing China in 1991 and was the only non-Asian out of 42 participating countries to win a medal. He is an 8-time U.S. gold medalist, world silver medalist and 2-time world bronze medalist in tai chi forms competition. Inside Kung-fu Magazine recognizes David-Dorian Ross as "the man who brought Tai Chi mainstream.” He has written, starred in and hosted more than 100 instructional videos, television specials, and television series. David-Dorian Ross teaches and resides in Brier, Washington.

David-Dorian Ross is “one of America’s favorite” Tai Chi master teachers. He has been studying Tai Chi since 1979 from some of the top masters in the world. He’s also a U.S. and world record holder in tai chi forms competition. David-Dorian is an international competitive tai chi champion. He is a former member of the San Francisco Wushu team, the US National Tai Chi team, and two U.S. National Wushu teams. He competed at the first World Wushu Championships in Beijing China in 1991 and was the only non-Asian out of 42 participating countries to win a medal. He is an 8-time U.S. gold medalist, world silver medalist and 2-time world bronze medalist in tai chi forms competition. Inside Kung-fu Magazine recognizes David-Dorian Ross as "the man who brought Tai Chi mainstream.” He has written, starred in and hosted more than 100 instructional videos, television specials, and television series. David-Dorian Ross teaches and resides in Brier, Washington.