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5 Celebrities You Didn't Know Do Tai Chi
5 Celebrities You Didn't Know Do Tai Chi
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Tai Chi isn't just for retirees in the park. Some of the most intense, creative, and successful people in the world use it to stay grounded in the chaos of fame.
1. Keanu Reeves
The One. Keanu underwent months of grueling training for Man of Tai Chi and The Matrix. He credits the practice for his ability to perform stunts well into his 50s and his legendary chill demeanor.
2. Gisele Bündchen
The supermodel turned to Tai Chi and Kung Fu to manage severe anxiety and panic attacks during the height of her career. She calls it "moving meditation" that saved her life when traditional gym workouts just added more stress.
3. Lou Reed
The Velvet Underground rocker was a serious student of Master Ren Guangyi. He practiced Chen style Tai Chi for decades, famously bringing his instructor on stage to perform forms while he played guitar feedback solos. It was his anchor after a life of excess.
4. Robert Downey Jr.
Wing Chun (a close relative of Tai Chi) was pivotal in RDJ's recovery from addiction. It gave him discipline, focus, and a way to channel obsessive energy into something constructive.
5. Iggy Pop
Yes, the Godfather of Punk does Tai Chi in his garden. He uses it to keep his battered body mobile after decades of stage diving and self-destruction. "It's the only thing that makes me feel not stiff."
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