Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * have mild or severer levels of depressive symptoms, as indicated by Geriatric Depression Scale scores of 5 or above or Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 depression subscale scores of 4 or above * self-identified as physically stable and without life-threatening diseases * be able to communicate in Cantonese or Mandarin. Exclusion Criteria: * (have a history of practicing or receiving training in any form of mind-body or regular exercises (including tai chi, yoga, and qigong or regular physical activity \> 3 times/week) during the month prior to recruitment * have changed medications or the dose of medications prescribed for their health condition in the month prior to study enrollment * have a severe cognitive or language impairment, as indicated by a score of less than 21 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment * receiving pharmacological treatment, electroconvulsive therapy, psychotherapy, or psychoeducation for any psychological or psychiatric condition upon the time of recruitment * be unable to demonstrate satisfactory standing balance.