Can mindful movement help you to lose weight? 

Take a break from high-energy workouts and instead try free-flowing t'ai chi. The ancient Chinese martial art may even help to reduce your waistline 

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T’ai chi is not your typical type of exercise for weight loss. In fact, its slow and graceful movements are the antithesis of high-energy gym workouts, and observing t’ai chi might bring to mind deep relaxation rather than rapid weight reduction.

However, scientists have found that, in addition to helping with a wide range of health issues, the ancient Chinese martial art form is also a route to aiding weight loss.