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Tai Chi Walking – Backward

Tai Chi Walking – Backward

Tai Chi Walking – Backward uses slow, controlled backward stepping with careful weight transfer between the feet. The movement challenges balance while encouraging awareness of posture and foot placement. This exercise helps improve coordination, stability, and confidence when stepping backward.

Video details

  • Duration
    • 0-10 Mins
  • Intensity
    • Low
  • Male/Female
    • Female
  • Skills
    • Easy
  • Body Part
    • Lower Body
  • Genre
    • Stretch & Mobilise
    • Rehabilitation
    • Tai Chi & Qi Gong
  • Equipment
    • Bodyweight
    • No Equipment

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