{"product_id":"tai-chi-qigong-the-internal-foundation-of-tai-chi-chuan-9781594397707","title":"Tai Chi Qigong: The Internal Foundation of Tai","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTai Chi Qigong is the essence of Tai Chi Chuan. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGently conditioning your body and building an abundance of Qi are the requirements for long lasting health and a solid foundation for Tai chi practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTai chi chuan is an internal martial art that uses soft\/round movements to redirect an opponent's incoming force.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQigong exercises are an internal method of increasing and circulating your body's energy (qi).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book teaches tai chi qigong exercises that are extremely useful for improving your tai chi skills and overall health.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIF YOU ALREADY KNOW A TAI CHI FORM, here are some ways that you will use tai chi qigong to reach new levels of skill and ability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo feel qi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo regulate body, breathing, and intention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo learn how to use intention to lead qi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo learn how to circulate qi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo learn how to expand qi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo learn how to use qi to energize muscles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccelerates the health benefits of tai chi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIF YOU DON'T KNOW TAI CHI, but want to benefit from qigong exercises, here are some ways tai chi qigong can help you.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe exercises are short and easy to learn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey help reduces stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey loosens muscles and joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey stimulates qi flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey can help develop a strong immune system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey sharpen concentration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey build a deeper awareness of breath and body coordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis edition includes an easy-to-follow layout. Each technique is presented in two to four large photographs and clear instructions, followed by a discussion of how the movements aid in improving Tai Chi practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotion arrows are used on the photographs to help you execute the movements correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eForeword\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePreface\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 1: General Introduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 The Definition of Qi and Qigong\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 A Brief History of Qigong\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Categories of Qigong\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 A Brief History of Taijiquan\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Qigong Theory\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 General Concepts of Qigong Training\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.8 Taijiquan and Qigong\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.9 How to Use This Book 36 References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 2: The Root of Taijiquan—Yin and Yang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 The Concept of Yin and Yang, Kan and Li\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Yin and Yang in Taijiquan\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 3: Taiji Qigong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 General Training Concepts\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Fundamental Training Principles\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Warm-up Qigong\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Still Taiji Qigong\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Moving Taiji Qigong 86 References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGlossary and Translation of Chinese Terms\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIndex\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YMAA Publication Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359678038359,"sku":"9781594397707","price":23.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781594397707.jpg?v=1754125380","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/tai-chi-qigong-the-internal-foundation-of-tai-chi-chuan-9781594397707","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}