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Dramatherapy, Tai Chi & Embodiment

Creative Arts in Education and Therapy, 2015
This paper will consider potential theoretical, philosophical and pragmatic connections between Dramatherapy (Jones, 1996) and Tai Chi (Zheng, Lo & Inn, 1985); I will specifically consider these connections from the Western perspective of embodiment ...
Clive Holmwood
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Tai Chi exercise improves working memory capacity and emotion regulation ability

Frontiers in Psychology, 2023
PurposeThe study aimed to research the promoting effects of Tai Chi exercise on working memory capacity and emotional regulation ability among college students.MethodsFifty-five participants were recruited and randomly divided into the Tai Chi group and ...
Yi Wang, Jing Tian, Qingxuan Yang
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Facilitators and Barriers of Tai Chi Practice in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Qualitative Study

Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal, 2023
BackgroundNumerous studies have documented the beneficial effects of Tai Chi on a variety of health outcomes, especially in older adults.
Yan Du, Penny Roberts, Wei Liu
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The effects of different types of Tai Chi exercise on anxiety and depression in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Frontiers in Public Health
BackgroundThe body of evidence supporting the beneficial effects of Tai Chi in reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms in older adults is steadily increasing. Nonetheless, there remains a scarcity of studies directly comparing the clinical effectiveness
Xiaoqin Kuang, Yangjian Dong, Yangjian Dong, Long Song, Lili Dong, Guodong Chao, Xinxin Zhang, Jiefu Yang   +7 more
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Acute effects of Tai Chi with different practice emphasis on autonomic activity [PDF]

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
IntroductionExercise intensity, breathing patterns, and intentional meditation significantly influence autonomic nervous system activity. Tai Chi serves as an aerobic exercise stimulus. Additionally, it incorporates a distinctive breathing pattern. It is
Dejian Duan, Dejian Duan, Haojie Huang, Haojie Huang, Wenbo Li, Cong Xiao, Dong Wang   +6 more
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Dynamic stability based identification of optimal Tai Chi forms for preventing falls among older adults with knee osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Open, 2021
Objective: Knee osteoarthritis increases the risk of falls among older adults. Tai Chi (TC) has been increasingly utilized to prevent falls in older adults.
Feng Yang, Wei Liu
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Effects of Tai Chi Chuan on Cognitive Function in Adults 60 Years or Older With Type 2 Diabetes and Mild Cognitive Impairment in China

JAMA Network Open, 2023
Key Points Question Is tai chi chuan as a mind-body exercise intervention more effective than fitness walking for improving cognitive function for older adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI)?
Yannan Chen, Jiawei Qin, L. Tao, Zhizhen Liu, Jia Huang, Weilin Liu, Ying Xu, Q. Tang, Yongguo Liu, Zhuhong Chen, Shangjie Chen, S. Liang, Cong Chen, Jinjin Xie, Jue Liu, Lidian Chen, J. Tao   +16 more
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The comparative effects of Tai chi versus non-mindful exercise on measures of anxiety, depression and general mental health: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal of Affective Disorders, 2023
BACKGROUND Tai chi has been commonly used as an allied health strategy that can support the improvement of mental health for individuals, yet the comparative effects of Tai chi versus non-mindful exercise on measures of anxiety, depression and general ...
Jianchun Yin, Caichao Yue, Zijiao Song, Xiao Sun, Xiao-Qian Wen   +4 more
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Effects of Tai Chi combined with tDCS on cognitive function in patients with MCI: a randomized controlled trial

Frontiers in Public Health, 2023
Background Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a critical stage of dementia. Previous reviews have suggested that physical exercise combined with non-invasive brain stimulation is more beneficial for improving cognitive function.
Ying Xu, Jingfang Zhu, H. Liu, Zhijie Qiu, Mengyuan Wu, Jiao Liu, Jingsong Wu, Jia Huang, Zhizhen Liu, Weilin Liu, J. Tao   +10 more
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Effects of Tai Chi on Sleep Quality as Well as Depression and Anxiety in Insomnia Patients: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2023
To systematically review the effects of Tai chi on sleep quality, depression, and anxiety in patients with insomnia. The electronic databases including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI ...
Min Yang, Jiaqi Yang, M. Gong, Rui-Xi Luo, Qinqin Lin, Baihui Wang   +5 more
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