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Walk through an urban park anywhere in New Zealand and you just might see someone slowly moving through a series of tai chi poses, a serene look on their face as they work to unite mind, body and soul.
The practice of tai chi began between three to seven centuries ago in China (the exact date of origin is unknown). Its name literally means “supreme ultimate force”.
It is an ancient martial art and one that