Dear Al:

Tai Chi is a meditative art designed to get the non-existent "energy" running through non-existent meridians in the body to balance with the energies of the universe.

Any technique that seeks to balance these non-existent "energy flows" in the body are to be avoided.

I get a lot of questions of people asking, "Can this, that, or the other be done if it is only for exercise." In most cases, the answer is no. Why do we look to these eastern methods when we have the traditional exercises that work just as well, if not better? I mean, if one wishes to exercise, what happened to the normal exercise such as biking, swimming, jogging, sit-ups, etc. There are standard low-impact exercises for the elderly or for anyone who cannot exercise at a normal level.

Stick with traditional exercise. That is the safest way from avoiding trouble.

God Bless,
Bro. Ignatius Mary