Walking as if on a frozen lake: Tai Chi Walking consciously slows down each step. The meditative technique interrupts the typical racing thoughts and reduces stress.

After I tried Japanese walking, I thought I’d mastered all the buzzy walking workouts. But then my editor asked me a question: “Have you tried tai chi walking?” The blank look on my face said it all.

Want to try your hand at some tai chi but aren’t yet ready to do it in the public? No worries — there are plenty of tai chi YouTube videos to stream that’ll get you acquainted with the gentle movement ...