Taoism means ‘the path’ or ‘the way’. Taoism was developed in China by Lau Tzu as an alternative to Confucianism; however, the two philosophies coexist harmoniously and can be combined. Taoism focuses on more of a harmony with nature. Tai Chi comes from the Taoist focus on the body as part of the natural world. The Yin-Yang balance between opposites is central to Taoism.