Spacecraft may carry us beyond Earth, but the human body must also learn to adapt to altered gravity. This article explores Tai Chi, movement regulation, balance, breath, and sensorimotor adaptation as a framework for thinking about future human life on the Moon and Mars.

A newly published study by Xueyuan Yangchen proposes a conceptual framework that explores how Tai Chi principles may inform future research on human adaptation to altered gravity. Published as the cover article in the Journal of Taiji Science, the paper discusses movement regulation, balance control, sensorimotor adaptation, astronaut health, rehabilitation, and healthy aging.