Studies have shown that for all of the illnesses affecting Americans nationwide — heart disease and high blood pressure, diabetes and asthma, stroke, and stress — consistent Tai Chi practice can have a range of beneficial effects, improving motor function, reducing inflammation and more. For Black people, who suffer higher rates of incidence and mortality than other groups for these conditions, Tai Chi can be an essential part of a wellness routine. But like any practice, the first step to benefitting from Tai Chi is knowing what it is, what it does, and where to find it.