Author : Master Lam Kam-Chuen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 43,39 MB
Release : 1994-10
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0671892479
Like massage and yoga, the practice of Tai Chi enhances health and fitness and helps to reduce stress. This easy-to-use manual takes readers through four levels of techniques. Detailed drawings and clear text describe the progression from gentle fundamental movements to advanced exercises.
Author : Paul Lam
Publisher : Tai Chi Productions
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,96 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Health and safety dvds
ISBN : 9780975061947
Master teacher Paul Lam distills twenty-four popular forms into six to offer a tai chi workout for all students, including three qi gong exercises.
Author : Tri Thong Dang
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 55 pages
File Size : 33,46 MB
Release : 2019-11-05
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1462921132
Pocket Tai Chi for Beginners is the perfect introduction to this popular exercise discipline--now in a handy, inexpensive format! This book presents the "Simplified Tai Chi" method created by China's Ministry of Physical Culture and Sports. Unlike traditional Tai Chi, which has over 80 complicated movement sequences or forms, Simplified Tai Chi has 24 short and easy-to-remember movement forms which provide all the health benefits but are far easier for ordinary people to learn and practice on a daily basis. This book provides everything you need--step-by-step instructions and over 160 clear and simple illustrations. Tai Chi is the fastest-growing martial art in the world today--due to its physical, mental and spiritual benefits--combining low-impact exercise, self-healing, meditation and a philosophy of life all in one. Benefits of Tai Chi include: Reducing falls by improving flexibility and balance Relieving joint pain Reducing stress and anxiety Lower blood pressure Strengthened core, legs and upper body Master Tri Thong Dang is one of America's most respected Tai Chi instructors who has trained many thousands of practitioners. His easy-to-follow method highlights the spiritual essence of Tai Chi and at the same time its graceful simplicity.
Author : Robert Parry
Publisher : Piatkus Books
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 40,25 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Qi gong
ISBN : 9780749917135
Tai Chi is a form of moving meditation for the body, mind and spirit. This manual introduces the short yang form in a structured learning programme. It is divided into eight lessons with warm-up exercises which develop the movements required to perform the eight-minute dance.
Author : Aihan Kuhn
Publisher :
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 38,88 MB
Release : 2017
Category : SCIENCE
ISBN : 9781594395055
Learn the fundamentals of tai chi in ten weeks Dr. Aihan Kuhn teaches readers the twenty-four-step Yang-style form. She shares insight on warming up, healing, and avoiding injury. Each day millions of people around the world practice tai chi for wellness, focus, and self-defense. This is a lifelong path. Tai chi is more than just a physical exercise. It is a way of life - an art that helps us cultivate health, balance, and qi (energy). For the novice, this idea can be exciting but also daunting. Dr. Aihan Kuhn is a master instructor of tai chi and qigong. In this book she shares the lessons she's learned in a lifetime of studying and teaching. She is warm and encouraging, making readers of all ages and backgrounds feel welcome.
Author : Peter M. Wayne, PhD
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 30,52 MB
Release : 2013-04-09
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0834828480
A longtime teacher and Harvard researcher presents the latest science on the benefits of T’ai Chi as well as a practical daily program for practitioners of all ages Conventional medical science on the Chinese art of T’ai Chi now shows what T’ai Chi masters have known for centuries: regular practice leads to more vigor and flexibility, better balance and mobility, and a sense of well-being. Cutting-edge research from Harvard Medical School also supports the long-standing claims that T’ai Chi also has a beneficial impact on the health of the heart, bones, nerves and muscles, immune system, and the mind. This research provides fascinating insight into the underlying physiological mechanisms that explain how T’ai Chi actually works. Dr. Peter M. Wayne, a longtime T’ai Chi teacher and a researcher at Harvard Medical School, developed and tested protocols similar to the simplified program he includes in this book, which is suited to people of all ages, and can be done in just a few minutes a day. This book includes: • The basic program, illustrated by more than 50 photographs • Practical tips for integrating T’ai Chi into everyday activities • An introduction to the traditional principles of T’ai Chi • Up-to-date summaries of the research on the health benefits of T’ai Chi • How T’ai Chi can enhance work productivity, creativity, and sports performance • And much more
Author : Jwing-Ming Yang
Publisher :
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 23,48 MB
Release : 2022-08
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781594397653
Tai chi ball qigong training is an important component of proper tai chi chuan practice. For martial artists, tai chi ball qigong training can strengthen the torso, condition the muscles, and increase physical power by using the mind to lead the qi. It can be a major training tool to enhance pushing hands ability. For general exercise, tai chi ball qigong training helps those who might overly focus on 'core body exercises' to strengthen their hips, knees, and ankles. You will improve movement of the spine, increase energy through various breathing techniques, and learn to move many joints properly at different angles. This book includes History of tai chi ball Theory of tai chi ball qigong Tai chi ball warm-ups Tai chi ball fundamentals Tai chi ball breathing Tai chi ball exercises Tai chi ball partner exercises Tai chi ball advanced practice In all my years of teaching, I believe that Tai Chi Ball Qigong is one of the most powerful exercises I have ever seen to rebuild the entire body's health.--Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
Author : David Braga
Publisher :
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 21,68 MB
Release : 1999-10-01
Category : Exercise
ISBN : 9781877950216
This program & accompanying manual teach the T'ai Chi Fundamentals Program. This unique program provides a systematic approach for mastering T'ai Chi basics. An analysis of the movements as well as their clinical applications & functional benefits are provided buy a physical therapist. It is designed for healthcare professionals seeking complementary mind/body exercises for their patients.
Author : Wen-Ching Wu
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 38,86 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781889659039
Tai Chi Beginning is a beginner's text and a self help reference, for balancing one's own energy (qi) and learning the Simplified 24 Posture Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan). The material presented can be used for attaining better health and for building a proper foundation for further Tai Chi Chuan practice. - Tai Chi Beginning is clearly written and very user friendly. - The write up, design, and layout of this book all keeps the beginner in mind. - It includes Tai Chi Chuan photographs taken from the learner's perspective to simplify the learning process. - The photographs are also arranged in an easy to follow manner with movement arrows and charts.
Author : Kim Davies
Publisher : Ivy Press
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 29,60 MB
Release : 2018-03-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1782406883
The holistic nature of Eastern systems – with the emphasis on integrating the mind, body, and spirit – has become a focal point for more and more people. Tai chi offers a route to inner peace as well as developing real health benefits and scientific research has found that regular practice can reduce stress levels, improve physical balance, and help muscular flexibility. This book – suitable for the beginner or the experienced practitioner – tells you everything you need to know about establishing a tai chi practice at home.
