Tai Chi Qigong

The Internal Foundation of Tai Chi Chuan

Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

240 Seiten

2013 | 2nd New edition
YMAA Publication Center (Verlag)
978-1-59439-268-9 (ISBN)

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Tali Chi Qigong is a foundation for good tai chi practice. This title is presened in an easy-to-follow layout. It includes with every movement large photographs and clear instructions, followed by a discussion of how the movements aid in improving Tai Chi practice. It is also popular with people who only want to obtain the health benefits.

Finalist - 2014 IndieFab Book Awards The Internal Foundation of Tai Chi Chuan Tai chi chuan is an internal martial art that uses soft/round movements to redirect an opponent's incoming force. Qigong exercises are an internal method of increasing and circulating your body's energy (qi). This book teaches tai chi qigong exercises that are useful for improving your tai chi skills and overall health. If you already know a tai chi form, here are a few ways you will use tai chi qigong to reach new levels of skill and ability: *To feel qi*To regulate body, breathing, and intention*To learn how to use intention to lead qi*To learn how to circulate qi*To learn how to expand qi*To learn how to use qi to energize muscles*To accelerate the health benefits of tai chi If you don't know tai chi, but want to benefit from qigong exercises, here are a few ways tai chi qigong can help you: *The exercises are short and easy to learn*They help reduce stress*They loosen muscles and joints*They stimulate qi flow*They can help develop a strong immune system*They sharpen concentration*They build a deeper awareness of breath and body coordination

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, PhD, is a world-renowned author, scholar, and teacher of Tai chi chuan. He has been involved in Chinese martial arts since 1961 and maintains over 55 schools in 18 countries. His writing and teaching include the subjects of kung fu, tai chi chuan, massage, meditation, chin na, and he is a leading authority on qigong. He is the author of over 35 books and 80 videos. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming resides at his California Retreat Center near Eureka, California.

Foreword

Preface

Chapter 1: General Introduction

1.1 Introduction

1.2 The Definition of Qi and Qigong

1.3 A Brief History of Qigong

1.4 Categories of Qigong

1.5 A Brief History of Taijiquan

1.6 Qigong Theory

1.7 General Concepts of Qigong Training

1.8 Taijiquan and Qigong

1.9 How to Use This Book 36 References

Chapter 2: The Root of Taijiquan—Yin and Yang

2.1 The Concept of Yin and Yang, Kan and Li

2.2 Yin and Yang in Taijiquan

Chapter 3: Taiji Qigong

3.1 General Training Concepts

3.2 Fundamental Training Principles

3.3 Warm-up Qigong

3.4 Still Taiji Qigong

3.5 Moving Taiji Qigong 86 References

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

Glossary and Translation of Chinese Terms

About the Author

Index

Erscheint lt. Verlag	1.1.2014
Zusatzinfo	15 black & white illustrations, 209 black & white halftones
Verlagsort	Rolindale, MA
Sprache	englisch
Maße	184 x 238 mm
Gewicht	391 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Alternative Heilverfahren
	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Fitness / Aerobic / Bodybuilding
	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Kampfsport / Selbstverteidigung
ISBN-10	1-59439-268-4 / 1594392684
ISBN-13	978-1-59439-268-9 / 9781594392689
Zustand	Neuware