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Advancing evidence-informed Tai Chi and Qigong

Upcoming

March 19
8:30–9:30 AM ET

Grand Rounds Presentation

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine

Virtual Tai Chi and Qigong for Chronic Low Back Pain: Clinical Evidence, Mechanisms, and Next Steps

This Grand Rounds presentation reviews findings from a large pragmatic randomized controlled trial evaluating a virtually delivered Tai Chi and Qigong intervention for adults with chronic low back pain. The talk examines functional outcomes, rehabilitation-relevant mechanisms, and implications for long-term self-management.

Format: In-person
Host: Weill Cornell Medicine

April 30 - May 1

Conference Presentation at Harvard

The Science of Tai Chi & Qigong as Whole Person Health

Virtual Tai Chi and Qigong for Low Back Pain: Research Findings and Experiencing Core Components

This conference presentation shares research findings from a pragmatic randomized controlled trial examining a fully virtual Tai Chi, Qigong, and meditation program for adults with chronic low back pain. In addition to presenting clinical outcomes, the session includes an interactive experiential component introducing core training elements used in the study.

Format: In-person on April 30th

  • Interactive session 12:05 - 12:45pm ET

  • Oral presentation     2:15 -  2:30pm  ET

Organizer: Osher Center for Integrative Health, Harvard Medical School
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Workshop

Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health

Tai Chi and Qigong for Back Pain
Improve Sleep, Reduce Stress, and Restore Balance

An educational workshop exploring Tai Chi and Qigong as gentle, evidence-informed practices for chronic back pain and whole-body well-being. Participants will explore slow, intentional movement, stillness, and meditation practices to release tension, strengthen spinal stability, and examine and transform the roots of stress and anxiety. The session draws from core principles examined in a recent randomized controlled trial of Tai Chi and Qigong for chronic low back pain.

The workshop will include a presentation by Roger Härtl, MD, a leader in minimally invasive spine surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine, who will share clinical perspectives on integrative, multidisciplinary approaches to spine care.

Participants will also learn about recent clinical research on a virtual Tai Chi and Qigong program for chronic low back pain, published in the North American Spine Society Journal.

Dates: Friday–Sunday, November 20–22, 2026
Format: In-person workshop
Registration: Information forthcoming

November 20 - 22