Trying to learn tai chi and qigong. have you tried it before?
By Valentina
@valherma00 (6190)
Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
August 18, 2026 4:29am CST
sorry, i don't know the difference well between these 2 but i practised a bit of tai chi in the past, when there were not a lot of videos out there. well, these days, i see a lot of them and that makes me thrilled. both tai chi and now this qigong, which feels similar to tai chi.
well, i tried picking out not so long videos, till 15 minutes and those i picked out were okay for me. this is my week 2. i notice that in a first week, my shoulders and neck felt numb cause i didn't exercise that part enough, i think or i went too hard.
all in all, i'm switching yoga with tai chi and qigong for some time. they are mentioning it's good for seniors too and entering 40 soon, i'm senior as well
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@nawala123 (25553)
• Indonesia
18 Aug
I know tai chi because i watch Chinese movies alot
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@nawala123 (25553)
• Indonesia
25 Aug
@valherma00 jet Li is so famous for tai chi movie
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@valherma00 (6190)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
31 Aug
@nawala123 o, yeah, he is. forgot about that movie. good point
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@valherma00 (6190)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
25 Aug
i watched them in the past and know what you mean. that flow of energy or chi is something unique.
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@valherma00 (6190)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
31 Aug
@rakski i think the point is cultivating you energy and in both skills, i'm tryign to follow that
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@valherma00 (6190)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
25 Aug
that was a joke on my own account but, sometimes older
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@snowy22315 (214780)
• United States
18 Aug
A couple of times I have yes. I didn't stick with it.
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@valherma00 (6190)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
25 Aug
some evenings i am not that motivated but then i make it up the next day.
@toniganzon (82812)
• Philippines
18 Aug
I see a lot of elderly doing tai chi. It's a simple exercise that they could easily follow and not too strenuous too. That's why it's popular among the older group.
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@toniganzon (82812)
• Philippines
26 Aug
@valherma00 Sure but it would be really more fun if you're doing it with others and with the right instructor.
@valherma00 (6190)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
25 Aug
i wish i could do it like in china in some park cause, i would be more motivated being around people but the practise is important, not the people, in this case
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@valherma00 (6190)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
31 Aug
@toniganzon if it's free, i would but everyone put their prices higher and prices were high even before. thank you, maybe one day in the future.
ay in the future.1 person likes this
@arunima25 (93207)
• Bangalore, India
18 Aug
I know about Tai Chai but it's the first time I am hearing about qigong. I have to find about that. It's been long since I have been wishing to include some Tai chi along with my yoga. I have seen a lots of Tai chi videos for beginners.
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@FourWalls (90248)
• United States
18 Aug
Yes, I went to a tai chi introductory class for four weeks. There are a lot of videos on YouTube and the AARP website to follow along at home. I think that’s cool. It’s great gentle stretching!
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@valherma00 (6190)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
25 Aug
i also like that. i mean, i was doing yoga before that but i need that flow in my body and gentler one. you are right; it's gentle stretching!
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@valherma00 (6190)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
25 Aug
a bit but i think benefits for our body is good so, not sure is this week 3 but i am sticking to it, still
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@valherma00 (6190)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
25 Aug
i still have my yoga mat with me if i change my mind in the future. 
are you going to these classes lately or for longer time, if i may ask?
are you going to these classes lately or for longer time, if i may ask?1 person likes this
@JudyEv (391148)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Aug
@valherma00 I've been about six times I guess. I'll keep on going as I think it helps keep me flexible.
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@valherma00 (6190)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
31 Aug
@JudyEv wow, that's great. i hope it will help you. i practiced yoga since college but on and off and always the same level but i don't care. as you said, it helps us with staying flexible.
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