Positives

• A CFS patient found Tai Chi is the only exercise modality that generates energy without causing PEM, noting the movements produce energy despite not being physically difficult Reddit.
  
  
• A Beijing-based patient bedridden with post-COVID CFS started Tai Chi with a teacher and after 16 sessions over 28 days went from bedridden to being able to move around all day Reddit.
  
  

Negatives

• A commenter tried Tai Chi and lasted only 5 minutes before heart rate spiked and fatigue kicked in worse than usual Reddit.
  
  
• A “mild” ME/CFS patient tried Tai Chi for months and it still made them worse, even though it was better tolerated than yoga Reddit.
  
  

Hurdles & Side Effects

• A patient who cannot stand in one position for more than a few minutes due to faintness found Tai Chi physically impossible to practice Reddit.