Do Qigong and Tai Chi Change the Nervous System?

What Heart Rhythm Research Reveals About Calm, Resilience, and Health

If you have ever watched someone practicing Qigong or Tai Chi, the first thing you notice is the pace. Nothing is rushed. Movements unfold slowly and evenly. The person often looks calm — sometimes unusually calm — even in a noisy or busy place. For centuries, traditional explanations described this as balancing internal energy or harmonizing body and m…