Authors: Master Lam Kam-Chuen
ISBN-13: 9780743255042, ISBN-10: 0743255046
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group
Date Published: August 2004
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Strengthen Your Body, Improve Your Balance and Rejuvenate Your Spirit
The ancient Chinese health system of tai chi is now practiced throughout the world more regularly than any other form of exercise. It promises all the benefits of a strong body, and it is also noted for calming the mind and improving balance -- an especially important issue for older people. Now, in Tai Chi for Staying Young, world-renowned Master Lam Kam-Chuen provides a gentle, step-by-step program suitable for people of all ages and at all stages of fitness.
Centuries of practice have perfected this method of soothing the mind and alleviating stress. These exercises can be performed anytime, anywhere, and they require no special clothing, shoes or equipment. You can do them alone or with others, at home or even outside. Tai chi is not competitive, and you can work at your own pace as the slow, steady movements smooth the breathing and increase the intake of oxygen into the lungs. This carefully designed program greatly enhances circulation -- without leaving you gasping for breath.
In Tai Chi for Staying Young, you can expect:
The Foundations | 24 | |
Warming up | 26 | |
Opening and expanding | 28 | |
Standing and knuckling | 30 | |
Swinging the forearms | 32 | |
Shaking the body | 34 | |
Swimming on land | 36 | |
Standing in Wu Chi | 38 | |
Standing and opening | 40 | |
Relaxing | 42 | |
Gathering your energy | 44 | |
The Golden Ball | 46 | |
Shaking the ball | 48 | |
Up and down | 50 | |
Forward and back | 52 | |
Left and right | 54 | |
Turning the ball | 56 | |
Sending away | 58 | |
Taking in | 60 | |
Pushing out, pulling back | 62 | |
Holding the belly | 64 | |
Inner work | 66 | |
The Eight Fine Treasures | 68 | |
Extending outward | 70 | |
Expanding to each side | 72 | |
One hand up, one hand down | 74 | |
Turning | 76 | |
Bending to the side | 78 | |
Circling forward | 80 | |
Fists forward | 82 | |
Shaking the body | 84 | |
Holding the ball | 86 | |
Inner work | 88 | |
Moving Harmony | 90 | |
Forward pushing | 92 | |
Single hand pushing | 94 | |
Sweeping across | 96 | |
Waving hands like clouds | 98 | |
Golden cockerel stands on one leg | 100 | |
Wild horse parts its mane | 102 | |
Deflecting fist | 104 | |
Single whip | 106 | |
Golden ball to the side | 108 | |
Inner work | 110 | |
Cooling Down | 112 | |
Front and back | 114 | |
Hip circles | 116 | |
Circle down | 118 | |
Your daily routine | 120 | |
About the Author | 124 | |
Acknowledgements | 127 |