Tai chi is the middle way - you should never push yourself to extremes. If it hurts, stop doing it. Tai chi shouldn't hurt, if you're doing it correctly. If you feel tired, have a rest. It's ok to have time out - you can always start again, when you feel up to it.

When I started tai chi, I had been a couch potato for many years and was extremely unfit. Everything was an effort, especially as I had put on weight through inactivity and unhealthy eating. So I had less muscles to move around more ...
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