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These gentle, low-impact exercises combine slow, flowing movements with mindful breathing and focused attention, making them accessible to all ages and fitness levels.<\/p>\n<p>Research confirms regular practice improves strength, flexibility, balance, and mental well-being while reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. Emerging evidence supports therapeutic applications for Parkinson\u2019s disease, chronic pain, and cardiovascular conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, Verus Bonifatius Hospital (affiliated with Switzerland\u2019s Singularity Academy) recently pioneered this integration through its exclusive <em>Mental-Body Health Program<\/em>. From July 14-29, 2025, participants engaged in an immersive retreat at China\u2019s Wudang Mountain, featuring:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Authentic Tai Chi\/Qigong master training<\/li>\n<li>Personalized protocols combining acupuncture, herbal medicine, psychotherapy, nature immersion, and dietary therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Looking ahead, Verus Bonifatius Hospital will host renowned Wudang Tai Chi\/Qigong masters for in-hospital patient sessions, with co-founder\/CEO\/Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and TCM Specialist \u2013 Dr. Ying Zhang periodically leading classes. This holistic approach underscores Tai Chi and Qigong\u2019s evolution from ancient practice to clinically validated, cross-cultural wellness solution.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sources:<\/strong><br \/>\nHarvard Health Publishing. <em>The health benefits of Tai Chi<\/em>.<br \/>\nRetrieved on 31 July 2025, from: https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/the-health-benefits-of-tai-chi<\/p>\n<p>National Centre for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). <em>The effect of Tai Chi exercises on balance, kinesthetics and strength in older adults.<\/em><br \/>\nRetrieved on 31 July 2025, from: https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3917559\/[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Traditional healing meets modern therapy at the Verus Bonifatius Hospital Tai Chi and Qigong are centuries-old Chinese mind-body practices rooted in traditional philosophy, emphasizing the harmonious flow of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6133,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-6136","presse_news","type-presse_news","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - 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