Oh, Firebird, Tai Chi is excellent.
I do the Taoist form, and love it.
http://www.taoist.org/english
May even be a group near you.
It's great for low back problems, as well as just getting everything synchronized -- every move, there's something for every part to be doing. You can concentrate on the moves, or just take your cues from the rest of the group. Takes a few months to learn the basics, but there's always variations to try.
They've got studies showing it's good for osteoperosis and anecdotal stories about several other diseases.
They also have a health recovery centre, a Taoist temple, a meditation centre, and, well, check out the site if you're interested.
I expect most of the other forms are just as good.
I find it's really relaxing, and there's always something else to concentrate on. Simply remembering all 108 moves can be a challenge, or you can take your cues from the others in the group. I've seen one stroke victim go from incredibly awkward to almost normal.
You can intensify workout, not by speeding it up, but by slowing it down and really stretching. Or you can do it quickly to limber up.
Do take the time to look into it.
Cricket
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Between stimulus and response there is a space.
In that space is our power to choose our response.
In our response lies our growth and our freedom.
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to display some interesting info on a religion that I find quite fascinating from a philosophical point of view.
Enjoy! 
