Kathleen DohenySeptember 28, 2026J Clin Oncol. 2026;:JCO2501967. Tai chi and mindfulness practices may help patients with cancer get some relief from fatigue, pain, and sleep problems, a new clinical trial suggests. The study, of nearly 600 participants, found that both practices lessened fatigue and the impact of pain on daily life vs a waitlist control. […]
* By Gina Priano-Keyser * September 2026 * Abstract This study investigates the role of qigong in preparing students for Alba Technique, a method rooted in Alba Emoting. By analysing the shared physiological principles of both practices, the research explores how qigong supports embodied awareness, emotional regulation, and emotional release within Alba Technique training. Drawing […]
* By Rafael Carvalho da Silva Mocarzel, Jesús Ilundáin-Agurruza, Martial Arts Studies * August 2026 * Abstract The study and practice of traditional martial arts is undergoing significant changes globally. Gōngfu (Kung-Fu), which nowadays places less emphasis on the once pivotal pedagogy or moral development, is no different. Traditional ethical and aesthetic elements are being […]
* By Aaron Meadows, preprint DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.23585.36969 * July 2026 * Abstract Tai Chi (Taijiquan) offers a holistic approach to physical, mental, and cultural education. Beyond its popular perception as a “slow dance” for the elderly, Taiji integrates standing meditation, breathing, form, martial applications, and philosophy-Chinese philosophy in metaphysics and Traditional Chinese Medicine-to cultivate physical fitness, […]
* By Xueyuan Yangchen, Journal of Taiji Science 5(2):01-21 * June 2026 * Abstract Human exploration of the Moon and Mars will depend not only on propulsion, habitats, robotics, and life-support systems, but also on the capacity of the human body and mind to remain coordinated, oriented, and emotionally regulated when gravity changes. Altered gravity […]
* By Peng Jin, International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being 21(1), * March 2026 * Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore piano performers’ experiences of practicing Tai Chi and their perceptions of how it supports pain relief, mental regulation, and performance-related control. Methods This qualitative descriptive study conducted […]
* By Elena Narinskaya, Theology Theory and Practice, * March 2026 * Abstract This article examines the global phenomenon of mind-body practices like Tai Chi Chih as contemporary expressions of enduring religious impulses in a secular age. Challenging the classical secularization thesis, it argues that modernity has not eliminated religiosity but transformed it, relocating the […]
* By Shu Chen Liu, Kenny S. L. Cheah, Syed Kamaruzaman Bin Syed Ali, Hui Min Qu, Zhen Lin Wang * Frontiers in Psychiatry, February 2026 * Abstract Background: Mental health has become one of the most urgent public health issues in the 21st century, and the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly increased this problem. As a […]
* By Huan Zhou, Aleksandra Bojarczuk et al, Frontiers in Public Health, March 2026 * Abstract Background The escalating burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) demands cross-culturally adaptive interventions. Yoga (India) and Tai Chi (China) are both valuable mind-body practices. However, their distinct health governance pathways have not been systematically compared. Objectives This study aimed to: […]
* By Jiesi Chen, Ruhan Lin, Scientific Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Volume 8, Issue 2, 2026 * Abstract The international dissemination of martial arts culture holds significant importance for promoting cross-cultural dialogue. However, the current dissemination is superficial, which makes it difficult to effectively convey the profound cultural connotations of martial arts. This […]
