1. A board game
2. An ancient form of Chinese martial arts
3. A green leafy Asian vegetable

A. (b) Tai Chi is actually a form of ancient Chinese martial arts that evolved into the practice of slow, tranquil movements. It has many reported health benefits including suppleness, stress reduction, mental alertness, better balance and co-ordination and is thought to be partly responsible for healthy longevity in certain Asian nations.

Q2. Is Tai Chi?

1. A good way to start the day at a relaxed speed
2. A way of refocusing your energies
3. A way to reduce your stress

A. All of the above

Walk around any bustling Asian city in the early morning and you’re bound to see countless locals practicing the ancient craft of Tai Chi. Public parks, gardens and even balconies are filled with people of all ages starting the day with this form of moving meditation. With today’s fast pace of life, there’s a lot to be said about this discipline as a way of starting the day – whatever age you are, or however fit (or unfit).

Q.3. You need a medical checkup before you start Tai Chi:

1. True
2. False

A. (b)Tai Chi is suitable for most people from children to the elderly and can even be performed by those in wheelchairs. You don’t need a medical check to get started as the pace is kind enough on "not as fit as I used to be" bodies.

Q.4. Tai Chi is best done alone:

1. True
2. False

A. (b) While you can do Tai Chi alone (there are plenty of do-it-yourself home helpers like books and DVD’s), you generally need to have completed formal classes with an instructor before feeling confident or motivated to go it alone. The basic set of movements can take several months to learn the right technique. And it’s important that you practice until you can follow a sequence of moves as if on auto pilot. You might find a Tai Chi class already available nearby or ask friends or check local papers to find one. So sign up for a block of classes and give yourself plenty of time to find your groove.