Gentle movement for women over 40
Tai chi for beginners
Answer a short quiz from Reverse Health to get a free printable tai chi plan for beginners.
Get the free plan at Reverse HealthAffiliate link. You'll leave this site for reverse.health. The printable plan is free; the full guided program is a paid subscription.
- Gentle, low-impact
- No equipment
- Beginner friendly
Three moves to try first
Standing, no equipment, about a minute each. Move slowly and breathe through the nose.
-
1Raise the arms
Float the arms up as you breathe in. Sink softly as you breathe out.
-
2Cloud hands
Turn from the waist and let the hands pass in front of you.
-
3Push forward
Shift back, then let your weight carry the hands forward.
Go slowly and hold a chair for support if you need it. This page is general movement information, not medical advice. Check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.
Want a full beginner plan?
Reverse Health's short quiz gives you a free printable tai chi plan for beginners.
Take the quiz at Reverse HealthAffiliate link. The printable plan is free; the full guided program is a paid subscription.
Affiliate disclosure: the buttons on this page are affiliate links. If you sign up through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.