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Tai Chi: Sensing Hands (Chen Kung's T'Ai Chi Series)
: :This book presents for the first time in one comprehensive volume a complete record of Yang style tai chi tui shou (also known as 'push hands' or 'sensing hands') techniques. Although most tai chi practitioners are currently familiar with three or four of the main tui shou techniques, there are a variety of other 'hidden' tui shou methods that previously have not been presented to the public. Much of the information in this volume has never before been available in the English language, and is held so secret that much ...
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Wushu Exercise for Life Enhancement (Chinese Wushu Series) (Chinese Wushu)
: :WUSHU exercise for life enhancement, also called Wushu Qigong or internal Wushu exercise, is a unique system for improving the internal conditions of the human body, thus benefiting the body and the mind and leading to a longer life. Physical combat and health promotion are the two essential aspects of Chinese Wushu. However, the latter is often neglected, stress being laid on the improvement of the muscles, the bones and the skin rather than the essence, the vital energy and the spirit. This book gives a systematic and concise introduction ...
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The Beginner's Guide to T'ai Chi (Beginner's Guides to Health and Fitness)
: :This method of exercise to promote self-healing and eliminate stress originated in China, where it continues to be widely practiced today. Here's an effective week-by-week program to guide readers who want to master T'ai Chi. Its practitioners often compare it to yoga, though unlike yoga, it emphasizes body motions rather than positions. This manual offers instruction and advice on creating an individually tailored T'ai Chi program, and is filled with illustrations and self-assessment charts, all in color.
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Beyond the Closed Door: Chinese Culture and the Creation of T'ai Chi Ch'uan
: :Beyond the Closed Door explains in clear layman's terms the evolution of Chinese Culture and how it has profoundly influenced the character of T'ai Chi Ch'uan. It does so by framing Chinese ideas in the context of Western thought, pointing out the differences as well as the similarities. Beyond the Closed Door is not a how-to book for someone wishing to learn T'ai Chi. Rather it is a study of T'ai Chi's cultural heritage that, at the same time, requires an explanation of the principles of this soft martial art. ...
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Back Pain Relief, 2nd Edition: Chinese Qigong for Healing and Prevention
: :This expanded second edition includes many more gentle Qigong exercises and soothing Qigong massage techniques to ease your back pain, strengthen your torso, and expedite your body's natural healing abilities.
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The T'ai Chi Ruler: Chinese Yoga for Health and Longevity
: :T’ai Chi Ruler presents a unique system utilizing a unique tool—the wooden T’ai Chi ruler. It is an ancient system of Ch’i-Kung and martial exercise that develops internal energy through a series of seven powerful meditations. Unlike many disciplines with a narrow focus, the T’ai Chi ruler will improve and enhance the practice of any other T’ai Chi form or any form of martial art. These uses of the unique device will appeal to martial arts and T’ai Chi enthusiasts; Ch’i-Kung Yoga and meditation practitioners; students of Asian philosophy; and ...
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T'ai Chi for Beginners
: :Great for stress relief, t'ai chi improves the flow of the practitioner's chi -- 'vital energy' or 'life force' -- which is essential for physical and mental well-being. This beginner's guide offers advice on the vital components of T'ai Chi -- breathing, focus, visualization, and the flow of chi. Featuring step-by-step instructional photos and a unique hands-free design, this colorful guide is a complete introduction to T'ai Chi, with core movements that can be done at home. Each exercise is accompanied by information on its purpose, the correct technique, and ...
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T'Ai Chi's Ancestors: The Making of an Internal Art
: :Great for stress relief, t'ai chi improves the flow of the practitioner's chi -- 'vital energy' or 'life force' -- which is essential for physical and mental well-being. This beginner's guide offers advice on the vital components of T'ai Chi -- breathing, focus, visualization, and the flow of chi. Featuring step-by-step instructional photos and a unique hands-free design, this colorful guide is a complete introduction to T'ai Chi, with core movements that can be done at home. Each exercise is accompanied by information on its purpose, the correct technique, and ...
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T'ai Chi
: :Recommended by ALA's Booklist, this popular volume illustrates Tai Chi movements with 590 photographs and 290 illustrations. An excellent book for those seeking an alternative form of exercise. Over 75,000 sold.
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Tai Chi Qigong For Stress Control and Relaxation
: :Recommended by ALA's Booklist, this popular volume illustrates Tai Chi movements with 590 photographs and 290 illustrations. An excellent book for those seeking an alternative form of exercise. Over 75,000 sold.
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