The Benefits of Tai Chi — Christ-Centered

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Tai Chi is slow on purpose.
Not lazy. Not passive. Intentional.

In a Christ-centered practice, these movements become embodied prayer, a way to let your body catch up to what your soul already knows: God is here. You don’t have to rush Him.

This isn’t about zoning out.
It’s about showing up, body, breath, and belief intact.


Caring for the Body God Actually Gave You

  • Builds balance, strength, and flexibility without punishing your joints
  • Supports posture and alignment so you’re not fighting your own body all day
  • Works for all ages, all stages, and tired bodies that have been through it
  • Treats the body like a temple, not a renovation project fueled by shame

Tai Chi doesn’t ask you to push harder or power through.
It teaches you to move with wisdom, restraint, and respect, which, honestly, is biblical.


Calming the Mind, Re-centering the Heart

  • Downshifts the nervous system when life has you stuck in fight-or-flight
  • Creates space for stillness in a world that never shuts up
  • Helps quiet the mental noise so you can actually hear God again
  • Makes room for prayer that isn’t rushed, forced, or performative

When the body slows, the soul usually follows.
Not because you tried harder, but because you finally stopped bracing.


Breath Is a Gift. Movement Is Prayer.

In Tai Chi, breath and movement move together. Always.

Each inhale and exhale becomes a reminder that God is sustaining you, right now.
“In Him we live and move and have our being.”

This isn’t about doing more for God.
It’s about receiving what He’s already offering.


Why This Practice Matters

Christ-centered Tai Chi isn’t about emptying your mind or chasing mastery.
It’s about presence. With God. In your body. In your actual life.

Over time, this practice changes how you stand, how you respond to stress, and how you move through the world not, rushed, not rigid, not pretending you’re fine.

Rooted.
Aware.
Held.

4 responses to “The Benefits of Tai Chi — Christ-Centered”

  1. Michelle Teegarden Avatar

    I wish I could learn Tai Chi in person. I had a video my sister gave me so I can learn at home while recovering from breast cancer. I had no idea it’s hard! I need guidance.

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    1. meligarden Avatar

      Hi Michelle, I’ve just recently gone 100% online with my Christ-Centered Tai Chi Classes. I’m working on my website https://graceinmotion.studio. It’s not finished yet, but I’d like for you to do me a favor and stick around while I get sorted. Videos should be added by Feb. 1 (God willing), and I can help you with your Tai Chi, and it does not have to be hard. In fact, I’ll start with videos for beginners. After my online classes are more established, I’ll have a section for other levels of Tai Chi as well. I’d love to do what I can to help you on your way, so please stick around. Thanks for your message, Michelle. I’m Meli, btw. Nice to meet you.

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      1. Michelle Teegarden Avatar

        Hi Meli! This is great. I have subscribed to you here so that I can keep track of your updates.

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  2. meligarden Avatar

    Thanks a lot. I’ve checked out your writing, and likewise, I liked what I saw. I’m subscribing too.

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