Is this the right book for me? This is the perfect introduction for beginners who want to learn the essential principles behind Tai Chi without overcomplicated instructions or confusing detail. You will learn the basic ideas and get into the Tai Chi way of thinking before picking up the 'form' and exercises through a series of simple illustrations designed for all abilities, leaving you with the perfect antidote to the stresses of 21st-century life.
Find Peace with Tai Chi includes: Chapter 1: BackgroundWhat does 'tai chi' mean?
The tai chi form
Origins of tai chi
How long does it take to learn?
What are the benefits?
The nature of ch'i
Atmospheric ch'i
Chapter 2: Gently does itHow fast? How slow?
Breathing made visible
Practice
Getting started
Chapter 3: Tips and suggestionsDos and don'ts
Posture
Basic stances
Getting about
Chapter 4: The form - part oneStep-by-step instructions
Chapter 5: The form - part twoStep-by-step instructions
Chapter 6: In depth
Additional notes on the movement
Test your knowledge
Chapter 7: Tai chi and healthCirculation
Breathing
Lymph
Nerves, sensations and thoughts
Food and how to deal with it
Bones
Muscles
Glands
Urinary and reproductive systems
Sex
Staying healthy
Chapter 8: Tai chi - the learning experience
Questions in class
Letters and correspondence
Chapter 9: Body, mind and spiritFinding a teacher
Between heaven and earth
Ch'i kung
The five elements: pathways between body and mind
Taoism
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Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: Not got much time?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.
Author insightsLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.
Test yourselfTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.
Extend your knowledgeExtra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the subject.
Five things to rememberQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.
Try thisInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.