Description
Book SynopsisTai Chi Illustrated offers a comprehensive look at the exercise some call “moving meditation.” Full-color photo sequences demonstrate how to perform the most popular tai chi routines. Tai Chi Illustrated makes it easy to learn these mind–body exercises and harness the healing power of chi, putting you on the path to better health and self-awareness.
Trade Review “Tai Chi Illustrated is one of the first books by a ninth-duan master to be available in English. It is an unprecedented contribution to the field and a landmark achievement for Professor Qiu.”
Gene Ching-- Associate Publisher, Kung Fu Tai Chi
Table of ContentsPart I Tai Chi Basics
Chapter 1 Art and Practice of Tai Chi
Chapter 2 Basic Posture
Chapter 3 Basic Foot Movements
Chapter 4 Basic Hand Forms and Movements
Chapter 5 Basic Stances
Part II Tai Chi Forms
Chapter 6 Forms for Cardiovascular Health
Chapter 7 Forms for Stress Relief and Low-Back Health
Chapter 8 Forms for Balance
Chapter 9 Forms for Coordination
Part III Tai Chi Routines
Chapter 10 Six-Form Routine
Chapter 11 Twelve-Form Routine
Chapter 12 Basic Push Hands Routine
