Originated from Chinese internal martial arts, Taijiquan (太极拳), or Tai Chi, is one of the most popular and effective mind & body healing arts for people of all ages and health conditions in the world.
The Wheelchair Taijiquan form was developed by Dr. Zibin Guo, a medical anthropologist and Taijiquan master, in working with people of physical disabilities in both United States and China. This form was designed so people of all abilities can practice it together. It is now being recognized as one of the most effective, convenient and economical self-care methods for people with physical disabilities, and has gained enormous popularity.
We are proud to announce Dr. Guo’s book!
Adaptive Tai Chi: An Accessible Practice for Empowering Body and Mind by Zibin Guo
Available July 1, 2025
In Tai Chi Chuan, the traditional Chinese martial and healing art, we learn to overcome challenges by empowering the mind and transforming the body. Adaptive Tai Chi offers an innovative approach that speaks to this powerful idea and makes Tai Chi accessible and beneficial to people with a range of physical conditions or ambulatory impairment.
The slow, circular, flowing, and graceful movements of Tai Chi require little space and no equipment, making it an ideal practice for people with different physical abilities (it’s been included in the Paralympics since 2008). Adaptive Tai Chi introduces readers to the culture, philosophy, and physiology of Tai Chi—and gives readers four completely illustrated practices, each modified for different physical abilities, including conventional standing/moving, stationary standing, seated, and wheelchair sequences.
Along with the complete illustrated adaptive Tai Chi sequences, Guo includes notes and philosophical insights into each practice. The complete program offered in Adaptive Tai Chi allows everyone to access the profound benefits of Tai Chi practice.
Dr. Guo was a speaker at the 2024 Global Martial Arts Forum in Chungju, Republic of Korea!