Tai Chi may help lower your risk for heart disease and other cardiovascular concerns. Several studies have examined the overall benefits of Tai Chi especially for older people. “Although the number of tai chi trials is limited, several have shown that tai chi can reduce certain cardiovascular risk factors, including reducing levels of total cholesterol and triglycerides, increasing levels of “good” HDL cholesterol and slowing heart rate. There is also quite a bit of evidence to suggest the practice can improve blood pressure.” While more research needs to be done in order to prove the benefits, it seems that doing a less-intense form of exercise like tai chi can help keep your body healthy.