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How to stop anxiety from tai chi exercising outside in public?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Tai Chi anxiety: Close your eyes & meditate. Visualize pleasant scenarios. Focus on tensed up muscles while doing the exercises.

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Answered 10/19/2014

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