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"Essentials of Tai Chi and Qigong is a complete introduction to the practice, history, benefits, and philosophy of these immensely rewarding activities. In 24 half-hour lessons, you learn the fundamentals of tai chi and qigong from an internationally renowned tai chi champion and trainer, David-Dorian Ross, who has been practicing tai chi for more than 35 years" -- Publisher's website.
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David-Dorian Ross is the founder and CEO of TaijiFit and the creator of the TaijiFit mind-body exercise program. He has a B.A. in Human Movement Studies from San Francisco State University and has trained in China with championship martial arts coaches. His competitive performances in tai chi have won him seven U.S. gold medals, two world bronze medals, and a world silver medal. Mr. Ross is the host of the PBS Series Tai Chi Health and Happiness and the author of five books on health and wellness, including Exercising the Soul.
Contents
Disclaimer
Introduction
Professor biography
Course scope
Lecture guides
Lecture 1 The snake and the crane
Lecture 2 First steps in journey
Lecture 3 Harmony and balance
Lecture 4 The ultimate martial art
Lecture 5 The five famiies of tai chi practice
Lecture 6 Qigong and the five animal frolics
Lectue 7 Energy exercise-A branch of Chinese medicine
Lecture 8 The first pillar of practice-forms
Lecture 9 The second pillar-Push hands for two
Lecture 10 The third pillar-Standing meditation
Lecture 11 Benefits to the heart and immune system
Lecture 12 A healthy weight and a healthy mind
Lecture 13 Tai-chi legends-Stories of the masters
Lecture 14 Reading the tai chi classics
Lecture 15 A superior workout-Use more of your muscles
Lecture 16 Eight places of brocade and a better back
Lectue 17 Tai chi weapons-When hands are not empty
Lecure 18 Using the mind-Inner organizing principles
Lecture 19 Mental and physical flow
Lecture 20 Creating space for choices
Lecture 21 Flow at work-When business is in balance
Lecture 22 Energy flow in your surroundings
Lecture 23 Taking practice deeper
Lecture 24 The evolution of tai chi
Supplemental material
Bibliography
'A serious force in American education.'-The Wall Street
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JournalDavid-Dorian Ross is the founder and CEO of TaijiFit and the creator of the TaijiFit mind-body exercise program. He has a B.A. in Human Movement Studies from San Francisco State University and has trained in China with championship martial arts coaches. His competitive performances in tai chi have won him seven U.S. gold medals, two world bronze medals, and a world silver medal. Mr. Ross is the host of the PBS Series Tai Chi Health and Happiness and the author of five books on health and wellness, including Exercising the Soul.
Contents
Disclaimer
Introduction
Professor biography
Course scope
Lecture guides
Lecture 1 The snake and the crane
Lecture 2 First steps in journey
Lecture 3 Harmony and balance
Lecture 4 The ultimate martial art
Lecture 5 The five famiies of tai chi practice
Lecture 6 Qigong and the five animal frolics
Lectue 7 Energy exercise-A branch of Chinese medicine
Lecture 8 The first pillar of practice-forms
Lecture 9 The second pillar-Push hands for two
Lecture 10 The third pillar-Standing meditation
Lecture 11 Benefits to the heart and immune system
Lecture 12 A healthy weight and a healthy mind
Lecture 13 Tai-chi legends-Stories of the masters
Lecture 14 Reading the tai chi classics
Lecture 15 A superior workout-Use more of your muscles
Lecture 16 Eight places of brocade and a better back
Lectue 17 Tai chi weapons-When hands are not empty
Lecure 18 Using the mind-Inner organizing principles
Lecture 19 Mental and physical flow
Lecture 20 Creating space for choices
Lecture 21 Flow at work-When business is in balance
Lecture 22 Energy flow in your surroundings
Lecture 23 Taking practice deeper
Lecture 24 The evolution of tai chi
Supplemental material
Bibliography
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