Sunset Tai Chi

Author: Ramel Rones
Publisher: Ymaa Publications
ISBN: 9781594392122
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 423

Book Description
A comprehensive introduction to using Tai Chi for stress relief. Uses restorative poses from yoga, and purifying movements and meditations from qigong, followed by the tai chi stances, drills, and a short Sunset Tai Cgi form that can be practiced sitting or standing. This mind/body program teaches you to calm down and recuperate from the stress of the day, preventing stress-related illness. Learn to use the energy of the setting sun to release impurities and tension.

Sunrise Tai Chi

Author: Ramel Rones
Publisher: Ymaa Publications
ISBN: 1594390835
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 199

Book Description
This teaching program is a comprehensive introduction to authentic Tai Chi, and fine-tuning before moving on to more complex Tai Chi forms. The movements will help loosen and build muscles, tendons and ligaments, improving circulation of blood and Qi energy. The program teaches how to increase the density of bones, to massage the internal organs through movement, and to generally improve quality of life and daily physical performance.

Step-By-Step Tai Chi

Author: Master Lam Kam-Chuen
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0671892479
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
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.

Tai Chi Ball Qigong

Author: Jwing-Ming Yang
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781594397653
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 315

Book Description
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

T'ai Chi Ch'uan and I Ching

Author: Da Liu
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000583600
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 181

Book Description
This book, first published in 1974, explains the connections between T’ai Chi Ch’uan and I Ching and shows that they are the keys by which the theoretical philosophy of Taoism can be converted to a practical way of knowledge. This careful and helpful guide is designed for all those who want to know and follow a Chinese way to health of body and depth of mind.

Tai Chi Energy Patterns

Author: Ramel Rones
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781594390524
Category : Instructional videos
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
Essential movements and training exercises, with a focus on four popular Tai Chi Patterns: Ward Off, Rollback; Press, and Push. Learn to develop and use your energy within.

The Tai Chi Book

Author: Robert Chuckrow
Publisher: Ymaa Publications
ISBN: 1886969647
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 209

Book Description
Introduces the philosophy of tai chi, and discusses breathing, stances, alignment, and movements

Pocket Tai Chi for Beginners

Author: Tri Thong Dang
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462921132
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 55

Book Description
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.

Wu Qin Xi

Author: Chinese Health Qigong Association
Publisher: Singing Dragon
ISBN: 9781848194182
Category : Breathing exercises
Languages : en
Pages : 112

Book Description
Wu Qin Xi: Five-Animal Qigong Exercises is an accessible guide to a particular qigong exercise that imitates the movements of animals and birds. Each routine is described step-by-step, and is illustrated with photographs and key points. The authors also point out common mistakes and offer advice on how to correct these.

Tai Chi

Author: Paul Lam
Publisher: Tai Chi Productions
ISBN: 9780975061947
Category : Health and safety dvds
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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.