Tai Chi for Staying Young The Gentle Way to Health and Well-Being

by Kam-Chuen, Master Lam

• ISBN13: 9780743255042
• ISBN10: 0743255046
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-08-27
• Publisher: Atria Books

Summary

Strengthen Your Body, Improve Your Balance and Rejuvenate Your SpiritThe ancient Chinese health system of tai chi is now practiced throughout the world more regularly than any other form of exercise. It promises all the benefits of a strong body, and it is also noted for calming the mind and improving balance -- an especially important issue for older people. Now, inTai Chi for Staying Young,world-renowned Master Lam Kam-Chuen provides a gentle, step-by-step program suitable for people of all ages and at all stages of fitness.Centuries of practice have perfected this method of soothing the mind and alleviating stress. These exercises can be performed anytime, anywhere, and they require no special clothing, shoes or equipment. You can do them alone or with others, at home or even outside. Tai chi is not competitive, and you can work at your own pace as the slow, steady movements smooth the breathing and increase the intake of oxygen into the lungs. This carefully designed program greatly enhances circulation -- without leaving you gasping for breath.InTai Chi for Staying Young,you can expect: Gentle exercises that fit easily into your day Slow movements, accompanied by natural breathing, that relax the whole body and promote physical as well as mental health A combination of stillness and movement designed to release muscle tension, enhance circulation and bring greater elasticity and strength to all major joints A program that is safe and beneficial for those with blood pressure and cardiac problems Improved balance that reduces the risk of falls

Author Biography

Master Lam Kam-Chuen is an international authority on a wide range of Chinese arts, including chi kung, tai chi, feng shui and traditional Chinese medicine

Table of Contents

Introduction	8	(16)
The Foundations	24	(22)
Warming up	26	(2)
Opening and expanding	28	(2)
Standing and knuckling	30	(2)
Swinging the forearms	32	(2)
Shaking the body	34	(2)
Swimming on land	36	(2)
Standing in Wu Chi	38	(2)
Standing and opening	40	(2)
Relaxing	42	(2)
Gathering your energy	44	(2)
The Golden Ball	46	(22)
Shaking the ball	48	(2)
Up and down	50	(2)
Forward and back	52	(2)
Left and right	54	(2)
Turning the ball	56	(2)
Sending away	58	(2)
Taking in	60	(2)
Pushing out, pulling back	62	(2)
Holding the belly	64	(2)
Inner work	66	(2)
The Eight Fine Treasures	68	(22)
Extending outward	70	(2)
Expanding to each side	72	(2)
One hand up, one hand down	74	(2)
Turning	76	(2)
Bending to the side	78	(2)
Circling forward	80	(2)
Fists forward	82	(2)
Shaking the body	84	(2)
Holding the ball	86	(2)
Inner work	88	(2)
Moving Harmony	90	(22)
Forward pushing	92	(2)
Single hand pushing	94	(2)
Sweeping across	96	(2)
Waving hands like clouds	98	(2)
Golden cockerel stands on one leg	100	(2)
Wild horse parts its mane	102	(2)
Deflecting fist	104	(2)
Single whip	106	(2)
Golden ball to the side	108	(2)
Inner work	110	(2)
Cooling Down	112	(8)
Front and back	114	(2)
Hip circles	116	(2)
Circles down	118	(2)
Your daily routine	120	(4)
About the Author	124	(3)
Acknowledgements	127