The short Evidence-Based T’ai Chi (EBT) was developed for Dr. Yang’s doctoral research study at the University of Illinois. Yang adapted the individual movements from the 48 Chen Form, and most are important movements represented in all t’ai chi styles.

The average age of study participants was 80, and within 3 months they appeared 10 years younger on measures of strength and balance. In addition, they demonstrated significantly improved immune function.

This 7 movement form, along with the essential Qigong from the WaQi curriculum has also demonstrated positive effects on stress, sleep, cognition and general wellbeing in several scientific studies.