The Complete Idiot S Guide To T Ai Chi And Qigong

Author : Bill Douglas
Publisher : Bill Douglas
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Breathing exercises
ISBN : 1592574203

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to T'ai Chi and Qigong by Bill Douglas Pdf

T ai Chi is a 2,000-year-old Chinese martial art that, according to ABC News, is taking America by storm. It is the most popular form of exercise in the world today, practiced by an estimated 20 percent of the world s population. With its unique ability to heal on many different levels - physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually - T ai Chi has demonstrated its health benefits by being linked with everything from slowing the aging process and increasing balance and flexibility to lowering stress levels and enhancing the body s natural healing powers. The Complete Idiot s Guide to T ai Chi & QiGong Illustrated, Third Edition, will add to what is already the most comprehensive and illustrative book on the subject by being the first to offer a DVD complementing the 300 illustrations in the book by demonstrating a complete T ai Chi exercise consisting of 64 groups of movements.

Author : Bill Douglas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Qi gong
ISBN : 0028629094

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to T'ai Chi & Qigong Illustrated by Bill Douglas Pdf

Author : Bill Douglas
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0028642643

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to T'ai Chi and Qigong by Bill Douglas Pdf

Yours"re no idiot, of course. You know that Trs"ai Chi and QiGong are ancient Chinese practices known to lower stress; slow aging; boost the immune system; help with asthma, arthritis, and migraines; and heal a host of chronic health problems. But when it comes to signing up for a Trs"ai Chi or QiGong class, you feel tied to the sofa. Let The Complete Idiotrs"s Guidereg; to Trs"ai Chi and QiGong, Second Edition, untie your bonds by giving you step-by-step ways to use Trs"ai Chi and QiGong to boost your health and work and expand your life in many ways. In this updated and revised Complete Idiotrs"s Guidereg;, you get: Simple definitions and explanations of Trs"ai Chi jargon and philosophy. Useful tips on bringing the soothing calm of Trs"ai Chi into your daily life to enhance your work and relationships. Important warnings on what can block the full effect of Trs"ai Chi-including a vastly improved instructional chapter. Practical applications for kids, adults, seniors, and people with special physical concerns. An expanded health and medical research reference section and listings of Trs"ai Chi and QiGong contacts throughout the world.

Author : Angela Wong Douglas,Bill Douglas
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-02
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781615642977

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to T'ai Chi & QiGong Illustrated, Fourth Edition by Angela Wong Douglas,Bill Douglas Pdf

Heal yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually with the ultimate guide to T'ai Chi and QiGong for beginners! T'ai Chi — a martial art used for health, meditation, and self-defense — and QiGong — a large variety of physical and mental training methods based on Chinese philosophy — are widely recognized to heal physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. T'ai Chi has demonstrated its health benefits by being linked with everything from slowing the aging process and increasing balance and flexibility to lowering stress levels and enhancing the body's natural healing powers. In this fourth edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to T'ai Chi & QiGong, the authors have streamlined the book, giving it a clearer how-to focus. Nearly 150 video clips complement the 300 helpful illustrations in the book by demonstrating a complete T'ai Chi exercise — all exclusively available to readers on the authors' website.

Author : Peter M. Wayne, PhD
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-09
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780834828483

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The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi by Peter M. Wayne, PhD Pdf

A longtime teacher and Harvard researcher presents the latest science on the benefits of T’ai Chi as well as a practical daily program for practitioners of all ages Conventional medical science on the Chinese art of T’ai Chi now shows what T’ai Chi masters have known for centuries: regular practice leads to more vigor and flexibility, better balance and mobility, and a sense of well-being. Cutting-edge research from Harvard Medical School also supports the long-standing claims that T’ai Chi also has a beneficial impact on the health of the heart, bones, nerves and muscles, immune system, and the mind. This research provides fascinating insight into the underlying physiological mechanisms that explain how T’ai Chi actually works. Dr. Peter M. Wayne, a longtime T’ai Chi teacher and a researcher at Harvard Medical School, developed and tested protocols similar to the simplified program he includes in this book, which is suited to people of all ages, and can be done in just a few minutes a day. This book includes: • The basic program, illustrated by more than 50 photographs • Practical tips for integrating T’ai Chi into everyday activities • An introduction to the traditional principles of T’ai Chi • Up-to-date summaries of the research on the health benefits of T’ai Chi • How T’ai Chi can enhance work productivity, creativity, and sports performance • And much more

Author : Therese Iknoian
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2001-08-30
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780764553516

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T'ai Chi For Dummies by Therese Iknoian Pdf

For nearly 5,000 years, people have practiced T’ai Chi as a way to prolong life, build strength and stamina, improve concentration, and achieve psychological balance. Hundreds of millions of satisfied customers can’t be wrong. Whether you already dabble in T’ai Chi and would like to get a deeper understanding of the basics, or you’re only thinking about trying it and want to find out more before you take the plunge, T’ai Chi For Dummies is for you. In plain English, Therese Iknoian and Manny Fuentes demystify T’ai Chi principles and practices for Westerners. They unravel exotic sounding terms and concepts and break down movements in ways that more traditional instructors and authors either can’t or won’t. And with the help of crystal-clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions, they get you on track with a T’ai Chi fitness program guaranteed to help you: Increase balance and flexibility Combat fatigue and reduce stress Tone muscles Unlock your power centers and boost energy Improve focus and concentration Breathe “mindfully” and meditate Enhance your sense of inner peace and well-being Discover just how easy it can be to make T’ai Chi and its sister discipline Qigong part of your everyday life. With this friendly reference as your guide you’ll quickly master the basic movements and forms, as well as: T’ai Chi’s Yang 24-Movement Form Qigong and Push Hands techniques Techniques that help speed recovery from specific injuries T’ai Chi movements for aerobic exercise Exercise is good for the body and soul. Now let Therese Iknoian and Manny Fuentes show you how to energize, find inner peace, and tone your muscles with the gentle art of T’ai Chi.

Author : Bill Douglas,Angela Wong Douglas
Publisher : Alpha
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Breathing exercises
ISBN : 1615642102

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to T'ai Chi and QiGong by Bill Douglas,Angela Wong Douglas Pdf

"Nearly 150 web-support videos!"--Cover.

Author : Shi Xinggui
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2008-11-18
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781620554548

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Shaolin Qi Gong by Shi Xinggui Pdf

Authentic qi gong as practiced in the Shaolin Temple where this discipline originated centuries ago • Reveals the fundamental spiritual principles and includes both a short and long form of the daily exercises • Explains the benefits of mastering energy in the body, such as organ strengthening The great teacher Bodhidharma is credited with the creation of Shaolin Temple qi gong and kung fu in the 6th century CE. Motivated by the terrible physical condition of the monks who spent all their time meditating or copying scrolls, his two-part system promoted physical as well as spiritual fitness and became the basis for all the martial and meditative arts taught in the Shaolin Temple. These ancient practices increase physical health and vitality, enhance creativity, and can be practiced well into old age. Author Shi Xinggui, a Shaolin monk, explains the fundamental principle of qi gong--the art of mastering energy (qi) and moving it through the body--and provides clear demonstrations of all the positions and movements. In order to develop qi attentively, it is necessary to cultivate the art of slowness in both movement and breathwork. Shi Xinggui provides both a short form and a long form of the daily exercises, with lessons on heart centering, organ strengthening, and balancing the energy using the three dantians--the three energy centers of the body.

Author : Alfred Huang
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011-12-20
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781462903467

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Complete Tai-Chi by Alfred Huang Pdf

Today people around the world are discovering the benefits of Tai-chi, an ancient Chinese system of exercise based on calm, graceful movements that condition the body from the inside out. With benefits like reduced stress and anxiety, plus improved flexibility and concentration, Tai-chi has become the ultimate form of exercise for relaxing and strengthening both body and spirit. Master Huang's Complete Tai-chi is the definitive introduction to the Condensed Form of Wu-style Tai-chi, a form that has gained enormous popularity as a healing exercise because it stresses the development of internal energy for self-healing. The 36 postures of this style are beautiful in their simplicity and completely safe, regardless of one's age or physical condition. Included in this book are a detailed guide to the 36 postures (with more than 250 illustrative photographs), a historical overview of Tai-chi, and translations of classic works by Tai-chi masters. The demands of Tai-chi are small, but the rewards are great. A few minutes each day and a bit of open space are all one needs to find a new path to youthfulness and longevity, and at the same time reach the peak of physical and emotional well-being.

Author : Waysun Liao
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780834845367

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T'ai Chi Classics by Waysun Liao Pdf

An essential guide for T’ai Chi practitioners of all skill levels—with an overview of basic principles and commentary on three classic internal martial arts texts According to Master Liao, the great power of T’ai Chi cannot be realized without knowing its inner meaning. T’ai Chi Classics presents the inner meaning and techniques of T’ai Chi movements through translations of three core classics of T’ai Chi, often considered the “T’ai Chi Bible”. Divided into three chapters, the guide explains how to increase inner energy (ch’i), transform it into inner power (jing), and project this inner power outward to repel an opponent without physical contact. Master Liao also provides a description of the entire sequence of T’ai Chi movements, illustrated by his own line drawings.

Author : Amy Shapiro
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1505893747

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The Sparrow's Tale by Amy Shapiro Pdf

Johan Onvlee and Amy Shapiro show how the practice of T'ai Chi transforms real lives, through true stories drawn from a century of combined experience. Tales of Jo Onvlee (Johan's father and Amy's first T'ai Chi teacher & co-author of two I Ching books), plus tales from Amy's time with John Chung Li and as a teacher herself, show how this ancient Chinese art enhances health, relationships and one's outlook. Includes photos, instructions, plus appearances by a magical sparrow, and "Embrace Tiger" by Jo Onvlee. REVIEWER COMMENTS: "This book, The Sparrow's Tale, is a lovely and elegant story of how Tai Chi changed people's lives around the world by improving their mental and emotional health. But, it is so much more than that. It is a spiritual journey into the depths of these profound internal arts, on how they enable us to relax out of the way of our hidden power and limitlessly expanding energetic nature, so that this true nature can shine through us -- and in effect, change the world for the better. WOW! But, even beyond that, it offers brilliant practical ways to help students open their eyes to this energetic nature of our being, that can be profoundly beneficial to any teacher of any style of Tai Chi or Qigong. Thank you Amy and Johan for this unique and brilliant contribution to the Tai Chi and Qigong family--and for your own journey that has made a better world for all of us. We hope everyone reads this book. It will inspire them, and expand their view of these arts beyond the physical benefits, to something truly life altering on all levels." -- Bill Douglas, and Angela Wong-Douglas, Founders of World Tai Chi & Qigong Day, 2009 Inductees to the Internal Arts Hall of Fame in NY, and best-selling authors of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to T'ai Chi & QiGong."

Author : Larry Sang
Publisher : American Feng Shui Institute
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780964458307

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The Principles of Feng Shui by Larry Sang Pdf

After ten years of intensive research, experimentation, exploration, and teaching Feng Shui, Master Larry Sang puts forth his accumulated knowledge and insights into this book to systematically introduce Feng Shui to its readers. Written specifically to educate people about traditional Feng Shui, this is the recommended text for the Beginning and Intermediate classes.

Author : Mantak Chia,Lee Holden
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2011-12-30
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781594778124

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Simple Chi Kung by Mantak Chia,Lee Holden Pdf

Distills the many different Chi Kung practices into one simple daily routine for abundant health, calmness, and mental clarity • Provides step-by-step illustrated instructions for a complete yet easy daily Chi Kung routine • Perfect for beginners and ideal as a warm-up to more advanced practices • Clears physical and mental stress, stimulates healing and disease prevention, detoxifies the body, releases tensions, improves circulation, and works to develop flexibility, strength, resiliency, and suppleness Within every person there is a place full of energy, health, and happiness. Practicing Chi Kung allows us to visit this place of inner vitality and harmony, clearing physical and mental stress, detoxifying the body and mind, and helping us return to our natural state of abundant health, calmness, and mental clarity. An ideal complement to the treatment of chronic pain, asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, headaches, and even heart disease and cancer, Chi Kung is a way to take control of your physical, mental, and spiritual health and live a long and healthy life. In Simple Chi Kung, Taoist master Mantak Chia distills thousands of Chi Kung practices into one simple daily routine perfect for beginners and ideal as a warm-up to more advanced practices. Designed to relax our muscles, loosen the joints, improve circulation, and develop flexibility, strength, resiliency, and suppleness, the gentle, flowing movements of Chi Kung mirror the movements of nature and help practitioners connect to their own inner flow of chi, clearing blockages and stagnation in our life-force energy and tapping in to our natural powers of healing and disease prevention. Walking readers step-by-step through each exercise, from movement work with the knees, hips, and spine to internal energy work through controlled breathing, Master Chia explains how daily practice of Chi Kung cultivates life-force energy, a stronger immune system, emotional balance, and spiritual awareness, transforming the patterns and assumptions that limit our body and mind as well as enhancing our connection to nature and the universe.

Author : Jwing-Ming Yang
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2005-11-01
Category : Qi gong
ISBN : 1594390215

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Essence of Taiji Qigong by Jwing-Ming Yang Pdf

Teaches the purpose and methods of Taiji Qigong and demonstrates techniques including stretching, warm up exercises, wai dan standing still meditation, stationary taiji qigong: primary, coiling, and rocking sets, and walking taiji qigong.

Author : David Hodge
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-23
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781615645695

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Idiot's Guides: Playing Guitar by David Hodge Pdf

Learning to play the guitar has never been easier! This book begins with an introduction to different types of guitars and their parts, followed by helpful information on how to choose a guitar. You'll learn how to tune the guitar (supplemented with online audio), how to correctly hold it, how to read tablature, and about basic rhythm. Much of the remainder of the book gives you easy-to-follow instructions on learning chords, and each lesson is followed by a fun practice session and a simple song with which to practice the newly learned chords. In addition to over-the-shoulder color photos showing fingering positions and accompanying two-color chord charts that show exactly what to do, the reader can hear the chords, exercises, and songs performed online--with better visual instruction than can be provided with a DVD.