Tai Chi In 10 Weeks : A Beginner's Guide.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kuhn, Aihan.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Tai chi--Health aspects.

Tai chi--Psychological aspects.

Qi (Chinese philosophy).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (222 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Tai Chi In 10 Weeks

Place of Publication:

Roslindale : YMAA Publication Center, 2017.

Summary:

This book is designed to guide beginning students through the fundamentals of tai chi in ten weeks. The author teaches readers the twenty-four-step Yang-style form. She shares insights on warming up, healing, and avoiding injury. More than just exercise, she shows readers how this art helps us cultivate health, balance, and qi (energy).--Publisher.

Contents:

Front Cover

Back Cover

Title Page

Copyright Information

Editorial Notes

Dedication

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1: What Is Taiji?

The Benefits of Taiji in Four Major Parts

Chapter 2: How Taiji and Qigong Work in Human Healing

Health Benefits of Taiji and Qigong

How Taiji and Qigong Prevent Brain Aging and Memory Loss

Chapter 3: The Difference between Taiji and Qigong

Fundamental Principles of Taiji Practice

Taiji Mental State and Physical Postures

Taiji Basic Movement Requirements

Taiji Practice Requirements

Taiji Mental Requirements

How to Avoid Injuries in Taiji Practice

Suggestions and Precautions for Your Practice

Guidelines for Your Learning Journey

Chapter 4: Taiji Practice Step by Step

Warm-Up Exercise

Foundation Practice

Twenty-Four Step, Yang-Style Taijiquan Form

Chapter 5: Ten-Week Learning Guidelines

Self-Check List

Taiji 10-Week Plan

Letters from Students

Notes

Acknowledgments

About the Author

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Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781594395062

1594395063

OCLC:

1078999571