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Authors: Philip Bonifonte
ISBN-13: 9781564146977, ISBN-10: 1564146979
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Career Pr Inc
Date Published: December 2003
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Philip Bonifonte

Book Synopsis

This book gives you all the information you need to undertake a safe, health-improving exercise regimen. These ancient Chinese exercises are fun and low impact and help to alleviate the pains of arthritis, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, and many other "senior" diseases.

The book presents an overview of the practice of t'ai chi-from the principles of the movements to the history of the art itself. It discusses various positions and helps you understand what you can hope to accomplish. Plus, methods outlined in this guide can be performed standing or seated with no previous experience necessary, and taking into consideration limited range of movement.

All exercises are presented in an easy-to-learn style, with true stories illustrating the benefits that other mature adults have gained from these practices. Whether you are just beginning t'ai chi or simply looking for a supplemental text to use out of class, this your guide.

Table of Contents

Part ILiving in the Past9
Chapter 1What is T'ai Chi, and Why Should I Care? The Basics11
Chapter 2Hey, That Feels Good! The Benefits of Practicing T'ai Chi21
Chapter 3T'ai Chi's Little Sister: Qigong Basics33
Chapter 4On Your Mark, Get Set, Relax! Preparing for T'ai Chi Play43
Part IILiving in the Present57
Chapter 5Dem Bones, Dem Bones, Dem Cold Bones: Warm-Up Exercises59
Chapter 6Flow Like a River: Qigong Exercises69
Chapter 7Shall We Dance? Standing T'ai Chi Exercises111
Chapter 8We All Stand Up, We All Sit Down: Seated Adaptations of T'ai Chi and Qigong123
Part IIILiving in the Future133
Chapter 9Swimming in Serenity: Meditation Exercises135
Chapter 10Paging Dr. Chi: T'ai Chi in the Rehabilitation Setting149
Chapter 11Tao Now, Brown Cow: Taoism: The Philosophy of T'ai Chi163
Chapter 12Take Two Lizards and Call Me in the Morning: Traditional Chinese Medicine and T'ai Chi177
ConclusionSo, When Do I Get My Black Belt? Intermediate and Advanced T'ai Chi and Qigong199
Index205
About the Author213

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