Now working on establishing his own pathology consultancy business in Austin, Texas, Danielo Perez holds board certification in anatomic, clinical, and forensic pathology. Alongside extensive work in these fields in Austin and surrounding areas, Danielo Perez has studied tai chi since his college years.
A martial art with origins in ancient China, tai chi incorporates slow, careful movement with breathing and meditation. As a low-impact, slow-moving martial art, it is often called “moving meditation.”
While the goal of aerobic exercise is to burn calories, tai chi focuses on physical alignment and balance. It can also help improve energy, circulation, and muscle control. Despite its slow nature, tai chi still works out the muscles of the arms, legs, back, and core. More importantly, it enhances flexibility, which supports proper muscle engagement and decreases injuries.
In conjunction with medical intervention, tai chi has been shown to treat and prevent many conditions associated with aging. Moreover, the practice can be adapted for people of all ages, sizes, and physical abilities.
