Lauren Spakowski/Visual Journalist

Tai Chi, or Taiji, is a Chinese physical exercise that is done in slow, controlled movements. The practice focuses on the meditative state that comes from controlled breath, slow movements and posture. In the video, we meet teachers Dan Miller and Kenny Greene, who share their experiences. These men come from varied backgrounds of how they became interested and regularly practicing the form, but it has brought them together. Many of the frequent attendees of their classes are older adults in their 60s, 70s and 80s who are looking for a way to exercise. We follow the men through several different classes led by Miller and the flash mob orchestrated by Greene. 

“For me, it is a matter of feeling better every day,” Miller said. “I am 63 years old and I feel great. I’ve got good range of motion, I’ve rarely been sick, in the last 10 years I haven’t even had a cold. Haven't really had any reason to go to the doctor for years and years and years since I started practicing this so for me that’s a benefit.”