So many people say they've always wanted to try tai chi. This episode is your sign to finally do it.

Jim sits down with Andy Yau, Jim's Gym's tai chi instructor, who grew up in Hong Kong where a passion for martial arts took hold at a young age. In his 20s he discovered tai chi and it changed everything. These days he brings all of that experience to the Jim's Gym community every Monday morning.

This is a brilliant conversation about movement, mindfulness, community and why tai chi might be exactly what your body has been asking for.

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In this episode:

• How Andy discovered tai chi in a Hong Kong park almost 20 years ago
• The difference between tai chi and qigong, explained simply
• Why tai chi is suitable for absolutely anyone, regardless of fitness level
• How the 24, 37 and 48 move forms work and where beginners should start
• Why you don't need any equipment and only need a yoga mat's worth of space
• The physical benefits: balance, coordination, body awareness and joint mobility
• Why tai chi is ideal if you have arthritis, a bad knee or bad hip
• The meditative side: why the whole class is essentially moving mindfulness
• A member who watched from a hospital bed and still felt the benefit
• Andy's simple actionable tip you can start today, no class required

About Andy Yau Andy grew up in Hong Kong where a passion for martial arts and kung fu took hold at a young age. In his 20s he discovered tai chi and it changed everything. He now teaches tai chi and movement at Jim's Gym every Monday at 10am, bringing almost 20 years of experience to the community.

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