A new Tai Chi gym has opened in Lhasa, drawing more people to this traditional Chinese martial art. Xizang, a high-altitude region characterized by low oxygen levels, is particularly conducive to exercises such as Tai Chi, which are gentle and slow-paced, thereby enhancing flexibility and balance.
In the Dzongyab Lukhang Park at the foot of the Potala Palace, people practice Tai Chi in the sunlight. They engage in deep breathing, meditation, and slow stretching to relax both their bodies and minds.
Yomzhong, at the age of 26, runs his own homestay beside Tangra Yumco Lake.