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Book SynopsisGold Winner - 2011 IP's Living Now Awards Honorable Mention - 2011 Eric Hoffer Award WHAT IS TAI CHI BALL? Tai Chi Ball training used to be common practice in both external and internal martial arts. Unfortunately, due to its secrecy, fewer and fewer people have learned it. Today the art of Tai Chi Ball Qigong is almost forgotten. HOW CAN I USE IT? Fortunately, this book (and the companion DVDs) allows interested students to practice this effective training and incorporate it into their general exercise routine, or martial arts regimen. HOW WILL TAI CHI BALL TRAINING BENEFIT ME? 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 learn to move the vertebrae of the spine, increase energy through various breathing techniques, and learn to move many joints properly at different angles.
Table of ContentsForeword
Preface
How To Use This Book
Chapter 1: General Qigong Theory
1.1 Introduction
1.2 What is Qi and What is Qigong?
1.3 Categories of Qigong
1.4 Theory of Yin and Yang, Kan and Li
1.5 Qigong and Health
1.6 Qigong and Longevity
Chapter 2: Qigong Training Theory and Procedures
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Five Regulatings
Chapter 3: General Introduction to Taiji Ball Qigong
3.1 Introduction
3.2 History of Taiji Ball Qigong
3.3 Taiji Ball Qigong and Health
3.4 Taiji Ball Qigong and Martial Arts
Chapter 4: Theory of Taiji Ball Qigong
4.1 Introduction
4.2 What is Taiji in Taiji Ball Qigong?
4.3 Theory of Physical Conditioning
4.4 Theory of Inner Qi’s Cultivation
4.5 Martial Grand Qi Circulation
4.6 Other Benefits
4.7 Conclusions
Chapter 5: Taiji Ball Qigong Training
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Taiji Ball Qigong Training Contents and Procedures
5.3 Warm-Up
5.4 Internal Training –Breathing Exercises
5.5 External Training –Fundamental Stances
5.6 External Training –Exercises
Chapter 6: Applications of Taiji Ball Qigong
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Self-Practice
6.3 Train with Partners
6.4 Advanced Taiji Ball Training
Conclusion
Appendix A: Translations and Glossary of Chinese Terms
Index
About the Author
