Tai chi chuan: meditation in motion Author: Hayde SC Conference/Journal: New Woman Date published: 1996 Other: Volume ID: 26 , Issue ID: 4 , Pages: 70 , Word Count: 38 Tai chi chuan is a Chinese martial art that relies on gentle movement exercises and meditation to strengthen muscles and improve posture, balance and flexibility with very little risk of injury. Several of the basic movements are described,