Editing Neijia (section)

==Current practice==
{{Further|Tai chi}}
Many internal schools teach forms that are practised for health benefits only. Thus, [[tai chi]] in spite of its roots in martial arts has become similar in scope to ''[[qigong]]'', the purely meditative practice based on notions of circulation of ''qi''. As a health practice, tai chi classes have become popular in hospitals, clinics, community and senior centers as the art's reputation as a low-stress exercise for seniors became better known.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Yip|first=Y. L.|title=Pivot – Qi|journal=The Journal of Traditional Eastern Health and Fitness|volume=12|issue=3|publisher= Insight Graphics Publishers |date=Autumn 2002|issn=1056-4004}}</ref>{{pn|date=May 2023}}<ref name="sgma">{{cite web | url = http://www.sgma.com/reports/7_2007-Sports-and-Fitness-Participation-Report | year = 2007 | title = Sports & Fitness Participation Report | work = USA Sports Participation Study | publisher = SGMA | access-date = 2007-08-18 | page = 2 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20121210083645/http://www.sgma.com/reports/7_2007-Sports-and-Fitness-Participation-Report | archive-date = 2012-12-10 }}</ref>

Traditionalists{{Who |date=January 2010}} feel that a school not teaching martial aspects somewhere in their syllabus cannot be said to be actually teaching the art itself, that they have accredited themselves prematurely. Traditional teachers also believe that understanding the core theoretical principles of ''neijia'' and the ability to apply them are a necessary gateway to health benefits.<ref>{{cite book| chapter = Rose Li | last = Smith|first=Robert W |title= Martial Musings|publisher= Via Media |year= 1999|isbn = 1-893765-00-8}}</ref>{{pn|date=May 2023}}