Can Tai Chi exercise lower blood pressure? – Tai Chi Medical is a Canadian blog about Tai Chi research.

The Answer:
Yes. Most studies showed a reduction in systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

The Study:
The effect of tai chi exercise on blood pressure: a systematic review.

This review included 9 randomized controlled trials, 13 nonrandomized studies and 4 observational studies. Studies that only looked at the short term effects of exercise were excluded. Blood pressure reduction with Tai Chi was seen in 22 studies. Systolic blood pressure was reduced from 3-32 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure was reduced from 2-18 mm Hg.