The Influence of Tai Chi Practice on Blood Pressure and Brain Health Among Older Adults with Hypertension (ACTION)

Participants in the Tai Chi group will practice a Yang style, 8-form Tai Chi routine. Specifically, the routine will incorporate slow, deep breathing and mental relaxation by utilizing Tai Chi movements which: 1) are slow and smooth; 2) without break or pause; and 3) have minimal muscular force and exertion. In addition, investigators will emphasize the breathing techniques of Tai Chi exercise. Investigators will adopt methods of progression to enable the participants learn and safely adapt to the Tai Chi routine and improve skills of practicing, specifically: 1) Tai Chi forms will be taught one at a time; 2) participants will receive instructional videos with step-by-step instructions of how to perform the new Tai Chi form that has been taught in the live online Tai Chi exercise session. Participants will be encouraged to practice Tai Chi offline between live online Tai Chi exercise sessions; however, no time requirement will be proposed.