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Tai chi chuan may literally mean 'supreme ultimate fist,' but you don't have to be in fighting form to experience its multitude of benefit! Tai chi calms the mind, respiratory and pulse rates, and emotions. It improves the use and coordination of muscles and joints; slows down the aging process;
Everyone can do it, and everyone will profit physically and spiritually from it! No matter how busy you are, here's how you can get in a 'Tai chi frame of mind':
Try out an entire program of classic tai chi routnes, the form, designed to encourage positive energy flow and mental well-being.
Practice tai chi qigong, which combines tai chi movements with the healing and invigorating action of qigong. Doing the full sequence gives you 20 beneficial minutes of invigorating exercise, and there is a softer sequence for busy days. It takes very little space, so you can do it at home.
Find out which movements help depression, insomnia, and hypertension; aid the digestive system; relieve stomachache; strengthen the legs; and stimulate the kidneys.
Work out every muscle in your body: Tai chi uses the neck, arms, palms, torso, legs...everything!
Investigate Tai chi meditation technqiues and posture to achieve complete relaxation and inner well-being.
Each exercise has step-by-step photographs with detailed captions, and tip boxes highlight common faults and how to avoid them. Simple, introductory movements help you become accustomed to the technique before moving on to the more complicated sequences.
And the wonderful, colorful illustrations will delight your eye and inspire your mind too!
Contents
Introduction
Spiraling arms-body in motion
Opening the energy gates
Tai chi qigong-healing mind
Six-method qigong
The form
Two-person practice-strength through softness
Meditation
Index
Credits
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releases positive, controlled energy; reduces or eliminates the need for drugs; enhances performance in work and leisure; and aids sleep.Everyone can do it, and everyone will profit physically and spiritually from it! No matter how busy you are, here's how you can get in a 'Tai chi frame of mind':
Try out an entire program of classic tai chi routnes, the form, designed to encourage positive energy flow and mental well-being.
Practice tai chi qigong, which combines tai chi movements with the healing and invigorating action of qigong. Doing the full sequence gives you 20 beneficial minutes of invigorating exercise, and there is a softer sequence for busy days. It takes very little space, so you can do it at home.
Find out which movements help depression, insomnia, and hypertension; aid the digestive system; relieve stomachache; strengthen the legs; and stimulate the kidneys.
Work out every muscle in your body: Tai chi uses the neck, arms, palms, torso, legs...everything!
Investigate Tai chi meditation technqiues and posture to achieve complete relaxation and inner well-being.
Each exercise has step-by-step photographs with detailed captions, and tip boxes highlight common faults and how to avoid them. Simple, introductory movements help you become accustomed to the technique before moving on to the more complicated sequences.
And the wonderful, colorful illustrations will delight your eye and inspire your mind too!
Contents
Introduction
Spiraling arms-body in motion
Opening the energy gates
Tai chi qigong-healing mind
Six-method qigong
The form
Two-person practice-strength through softness
Meditation
Index
Credits
Show Less
ISBN
806963212
Publication
Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. New York