Baz Pascoe

Zen-inspired writing on Tai Chi, balance, and living with calm awareness

Books

My books explore calm movement, balance, and mindful living through gentle Tai Chi–inspired practice and Zen philosophy.

Tai Chi for Older Adults

Rediscover strength, peace and wellbeing through the timeless art of Tai Chi. In this easy-to-follow guide, the author introduces older adults to a practice that research shows can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance.

The Tai Chi Body

The Tai Chi Body: Lose Weight • Gain Balance • Find Peace reveals how one of the world’s oldest healing arts can reshape your body, calm your mind, and ignite your metabolism — without exhaustion, strain, or stress.

Tai Chi for Seniors

Whether you’re entering your fifties, sixties, seventies, or beyond, this beautifully structured 12-month workbook shows you how to build lasting Tai Chi skills through slow, thoughtful practice.

I discovered Tai Chi not in a monastery or martial arts school, but through necessity—seeking a path back to health and balance when my body needed it most. What began as a personal journey of healing transformed into years of dedicated research and practice, exploring how this ancient art could be adapted and optimized for modern wellness needs.

Based in Cornwall, I invested countless hours studying the science behind Tai Chi's benefits, from its effects on balance and strength to its profound impact on mental clarity and stress reduction. My evidence-informed approach combines traditional wisdom with contemporary understanding of how gentle movement can transform health, particularly for older adults and those seeking sustainable, restorative practice.

My books distill years of research into clear, accessible guides for readers at any level—from complete beginners to those returning to movement after injury. Each offers step-by-step progressions that respect individual limitations while building genuine capability, empowering readers to practice safely and independently at their own pace.