Everyone who practices tai chi agrees that the increased flexibility is one of its great attributes. Many of these benefits are consistent with many other forms of low-impact exercises, with the added benefit of focus on improved posture, balance and alignment.

Tai chi is a weight bearing exercise, which raises the possibility of benefits for maintaining bone density and supporting conditions such as rheumatiod arthritus.

Tai chi has been proven to lower blood pressure, improve balance, coordination and physical confidence, flexibility of joints, and has cardio-vascular benefits.