Tai Chi Illustrated

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Increase muscle strength, improve flexibility, and reduce pain and stiffness. Each year, millions of people worldwide discover the incredible physical and mental benefits of tai chi. Now, with Tai Chi Illustrated, you can, too.

Internationally renowned instructor Master Pixiang Qiu and mind–body exercise expert Weimo Zhu demonstrate the most effective forms for harnessing the healing power of chi, or energy. Follow their lead and improve balance and coordination, relieve stress, and reduce pain and muscle stiffness.

Tai Chi Illustrated is a step-by-step guide complete with detailed instructions and full-color photo sequences for the basic movements and popular forms, such as Grasp Sparrow’s Tail and Part the Wild Horse’s Mane. You will connect the forms to follow the yang-style sample routines, or create your own to address your health and fitness needs.

Whether you are completely new to tai chi or have practiced for years, Tai Chi Illustrated will you be your guide to the path of better health and self-awareness. 

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Human Kinetics
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 25, 2012
Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1450401600
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1450401609
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.3 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.9 x 0.5 x 9.9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #150,769 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #58 in Tai Chi & Qi Gong #167 in Martial Arts (Books) #256 in Yoga (Books)
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