How is Yoga different than Tai Chi or Chi Kung (Qi Gong)?
Yoga and Tai Chi spring from two of the oldest traditions known by men: the Vedic tradition and Taoism. In essence they are both techniques that guide you toward enlightenment. They both teach that energy is the essence of life. Chinese call it Chi, Hindus call it Prana. The cultivation of this energy makes the body a vehicle of transformation. Yoga physical practice is called Asana; Tai Chi practice is characterized by a sequence of movements which are always repeated in the same order, called forms. Both Yoga and Tai Chi can be practiced at a faster pace for more experienced practitioners.
