Certified Tai Chi & Qigong Instructor
This article is based on an expert interview with Frank Blaney, conducted by wikiHow Staff Editors. Frank Blaney is a Certified Qigong and Tai Chi Instructor with over 15 years of teaching experience. Passionate about making Qigong more accessible to people, Frank is the author of "Qigong: The Quick & Easy Start-Up Guide." He also holds a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu and trains executives and staff of corporations, NGOs, and communities in self-care, personal performance and conflict resolution. He holds an MA in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peacebuilding from California State University Dominguez Hills.
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You’ve probably heard of tai chi and all the physical and mental benefits that come with practicing it, but what exactly is it? In this video, Certified Tai Chi and Qigong Instructor Frank Blaney walks us through the fascinating history of tai chi and how the practice has evolved over hundreds of years.
Key Takeaways
- Tai chi is a slowed-down martial art involving deep breathing that originated in China.
- It’s often practiced for its health benefits.
- Tai chi is a martialized form of qigong, an ancient Chinese practice that’s been around for thousands of years.
