General benefits of T'ai Chi Author: Anonymous Conference/Journal: Men's Health Magazine Date published: 1993 Other: Volume ID: 8 Mar/Apr , Pages: 66-69 , Word Count: 50 General benefits of T'ai Chi teaches inner strength while toning muscles, increasing flexibility, and boosting immune power. It is also said to reduce stress, store up energy, increase body awareness, and improve balance and coordination. T'ai Chi was the closely held secret of a few Chinese families for nearly 1,000 years.