The focus and calm cultivated by the meditative aspect of tai chi is seen as necessary for maintaining health (in the sense of relieving stress and maintaining homeostasis) and in the application of the form as a soft style Martial Art. Tai chi is the practice of appropriate change in response to outside forces, of yielding to and engaging an attack rather than meeting it with opposing force. Physical fitness is an important step towards effective Self-defense. The primary purposes of tai chi are Health, Sport/Self-defense and Aesthetics.

Practitioners mostly interested in tai chi's health benefits diverged from those who emphasize self-defense, and also those who attracted by its aesthetic appeal. Tai chi's health training concentrates on relieving stress on the body and mind. Tai Chi’s fluid spiraling and bending movements, as well as its breathing and meditation components, massage the internal organs and release them from damaging constrictions brought about by stress, poor posture, and difficult working conditions. It also aids the exchange of gases in the lungs and help the Digestive System to work better.

We’ve all been told to move more, but if you have a limited range of motion, Tai Chi can help you reach your fitness goals—and reap other benefits too. It’s a traditional Chinese wellness practice comprised of a series of movements that you perform slowly and purposefully. It’s been popular for centuries for a reason: It has a host of benefits, including helping you maintain a healthy weight and blood pressure, improve heart health and immune function, and lower your risk for falls.

Exercise has long been tied to improved mental health, and Tai Chi may be the mind-body workout you needed to boost your mood and encourage a healthy mental state. Practicing Tai Chi improved Bone Density, Postural Control, Bone Formation Markers, and Quality of Life.