Tai Chi is a safe, low-impact, slow-motion, gentle form of exercise with no fancy equipment needed. Originally developed for self-defense, Tai Chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that’s now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions. Often described as “meditation in motion,” Tai Chi is a way to help relax the mind and mobilize the body’s energy while promoting serenity through gentle, flowing movements in a noncompetitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching.