When I think about Tai Qi (pronounced “Chi”), I think of my grandmother.

She grew up in Shanghai, and when I was young, I remember watching her wake up early to practice Tai Qi outside. It was quiet, intentional, and part of her daily rhythm. I didn’t fully understand it at the time, but I could tell it was something that grounded her—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Years later, I returned to Tai Qi myself, drawn by that memory and the desire for a practice that helps me feel more present in my body. Tai Qi is one of the oldest forms of martial arts and mind-body medicine in Eastern culture. Today, it’s practiced all over the world—for balance, for focus, and for overall health.

It turns out modern science backs up what many traditional practitioners have known for centuries. A recent Harvard review of 20 studies found that Tai Qi improves executive function—things like managing time, making decisions, and multitasking—even in people with no signs of cognitive decline. In people with mild cognitive impairment, it not only slowed the progression to dementia, but in some cases worked as well as other cognitive training methods.

In one study, only 2% of older adults who practiced Tai Qi progressed to dementia after a year, compared to 11% in a group that did regular stretching and toning exercises. In another, Tai Qi outperformed walking—participants saw increased brain volume and performed better on cognitive tests after just 40 weeks.

At Moon Rabbit, we believe wellness should be both accessible and deeply effective. Tai Qi offers that—low impact, easy to begin at any age, and rich with benefits for the mind and body.

Whether you're looking to improve balance, manage stress, or simply feel more connected to your body, Tai Qi is a beautiful entry point.

I practice because it connects me to where I came from. And it helps me move through the day with more clarity and calm. Maybe it could do the same for you.