Mastering the art of self-care with 'slow kung fu'

After being a tai chi practitioner for a number of years, Ang Lloyd shares how a soft martial art helps keep her sane

23 June 2019 - 00:00 By Ang Lloyd

For the past decade tai chi has been my primary method of self-care. For 40 minutes twice a week I've balanced on one leg, swiped a wooden sword through the air, and spent an inordinate amount of time with my eyes closed, focusing on the area just below my naval...

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