Tai Chi Illustrated

by Qiu, Pixiang; Zhu, Weimo

• ISBN13: 9781450401609
• ISBN10: 1450401600
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-11-01
• Publisher: Human Kinetics

Summary

Increase muscle strength, improve flexibility, and reduce pain and stiffness. Each year, millions of people worldwide discover the incredible physical and mental benefits of tai chi. Now, With Tai Chi Illustrated, you can, too.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vi
Acknowledgments	p. vii
Tag Chi Basics
Art and Practice of Tai Chi	p. 3
Basic Posture	p. 17
Basic Foot Movements	p. 29
Basic Hand Forms and Movement	p. 43
Basic Stances	p. 65
Tai Chi Forms
Forms for Cardiovascular Health	p. 81
Forms for Stress Relief and Low-Back Health	p. 101
Forms for Balance	p. 123
Forms for Coordination	p. 139
Tai Chi Routines
Six-Form Routine	p. 155
Twelve-Form Routine	p. 173
Basic Push Hands Routine	p. 203
References	p. 229
Resources	p. 230
About the Authors	p. 231
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