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Tai Chi For Health And Rehabilitation
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Book Synopsis Tai Chi for Health and Rehabilitation by : Andrew Townsend
Download or read book Tai Chi for Health and Rehabilitation written by Andrew Townsend and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive guide for anyone who is interested in learning Tai Chi for the purposes of improving their general health, recuperating from surgery, recovering from an injury, managing chronic illness, or restoring their sense of balance. Tai Chi has been demonstrated to improve overall health, diminish recovery time from surgery or injury, retard the progress of degenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease, enhance balance, and reduce the incidence of falls in older adults. The specific instructions provided in this book will help the reader to in their practice of Tai Chi and are designed for a range of individuals. The first section of this book presents a relatively easy-to-learn Tai Chi form called the Simplified 24 Form, This is the most widely practiced Tai Chi form in the world today and is practiced by millions of Tai Chi enthusiasts worldwide. For those individuals who are recovering from injury or surgery, or who are managing a chronic, degenerative disease, this book also offers a very basic Tai Chi form developed by Dr. Paul Lam, a world-famous Tai Chi teacher and medical doctor, called the Tai Chi for Rehabilitation Form. This book also includes a simple, eight posture Tai Chi form that can be practiced while seated. Chair Tai Chi is the perfect exercise format for individuals who are unable to stand for long periods or who are confined to a wheel chair. As a supplement, this book also includes a series of simple, easy to perform exercises that are intended to increase leg strength and improve one's overall sense of balance. These exercises are based upon the YMCA's Moving for Better Balance(TM) program and can be practiced by anyone who is able to stand upright, even if they must hold onto a chair or a walker.
Book Synopsis The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi by : Peter M. Wayne, PhD
Download or read book The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi written by Peter M. Wayne, PhD and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2013-04-09 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A longtime teacher and Harvard researcher presents the latest science on the benefits of T’ai Chi as well as a practical daily program for practitioners of all ages Conventional medical science on the Chinese art of T’ai Chi now shows what T’ai Chi masters have known for centuries: regular practice leads to more vigor and flexibility, better balance and mobility, and a sense of well-being. Cutting-edge research from Harvard Medical School also supports the long-standing claims that T’ai Chi also has a beneficial impact on the health of the heart, bones, nerves and muscles, immune system, and the mind. This research provides fascinating insight into the underlying physiological mechanisms that explain how T’ai Chi actually works. Dr. Peter M. Wayne, a longtime T’ai Chi teacher and a researcher at Harvard Medical School, developed and tested protocols similar to the simplified program he includes in this book, which is suited to people of all ages, and can be done in just a few minutes a day. This book includes: • The basic program, illustrated by more than 50 photographs • Practical tips for integrating T’ai Chi into everyday activities • An introduction to the traditional principles of T’ai Chi • Up-to-date summaries of the research on the health benefits of T’ai Chi • How T’ai Chi can enhance work productivity, creativity, and sports performance • And much more
Book Synopsis Tai Chi Fundamentals by : David Braga
Download or read book Tai Chi Fundamentals written by David Braga and published by . This book was released on 1999-10-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This program & accompanying manual teach the T'ai Chi Fundamentals Program. This unique program provides a systematic approach for mastering T'ai Chi basics. An analysis of the movements as well as their clinical applications & functional benefits are provided buy a physical therapist. It is designed for healthcare professionals seeking complementary mind/body exercises for their patients.
Book Synopsis Tai Chi For Health by : Edward Maisel
Download or read book Tai Chi For Health written by Edward Maisel and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2016-03-28 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic text that introduced Tai Chi to an American audience a generation ago. Originally published in 1963, it is widely regarded to be the original introduction to the movement art to Western enthusiasts. “One of the best books on the subject...practical throughout and stripped of mysticism.”—The New York Times “A tranquil, graceful way of keeping fit.”—Harper’s Bazaar “You will have to consult Mr. Maisel’s book...Tai Chi could become that all-important exercise factor that stands between you and health problems.”—Prevention “It is Chinese, old, comfortable, deeply pleasurable. It helps the figure and skin and tranquilizes. It is done in a small space in ordinary clothes without music. It is good for the young, for the old.”—Vogue
Download or read book Tai Chi for Diabetes written by Paul Lam and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy-to-follow exercise system from two physicians who have extensively researched the link between diabetes and the benefits of tai chi With the percentage of people suffering from diabetes or pre-diabetes continuing to grow, diabetes has reached epidemic proportions, yet exercise and diet have proven to be effective in preventing the disease's onset, and can also improve the overall health of people with diabetes. Here is a guide full of practical information about diabetes and the benefits of tai chi, ranging from how the disease affects one's body to the best diet to follow; from looking after one's day-to-day health to special details to consider when traveling. Color photographs illustrate each tai chi movement, and step-by-step instructions are given.
Download or read book Compact Tai Chi written by Jesse Tsao and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 2000-04-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many homes do not have enough space to practice conventional Tai Chi. Tai Chi master Jesse Tsao explains his spaceless mini Tai Chi, a form combining five major styles in one comprehensive form, which takes only three to five minutes to practice in less than 40 square feet of space.
Book Synopsis Teaching Tai Chi Effectively by : Paul Lam
Download or read book Teaching Tai Chi Effectively written by Paul Lam and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr Paul Lam, Family Physician and Tai Chi Master combined his traditional tai chi training with scientific research to develop a unique teaching system that will help teachers become more effective and help students enjoy and improve their tai chi. Using real life examples to illustrate his ideas, Dr Lam analyses what makes an effective teacher, what to look for in a teacher and how to find a teacher for the individual learning styles. He describes the easy to learn teaching system," Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method," t; That he has developed over the last 20 years, gives practical advice on how to format tai chi classes as well as how to teach tai chi safely. Many tai chi books have been written, but never has a Tai Chi Master written a book on how to teach Tai Chi; this is a first for the tai chi world and should be read by teacher and student alike !
Download or read book Tai Chi written by Paul Lam and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Characterised by powerful Qigong exercises, agile steps and flowing movements.
Download or read book The Tai Chi Way written by Paul Lam and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr Lam found that tai chi not only helped him manage the condition, the ancient practice improved every aspect of his life. Dr Lams burning passion to help others led him to create the Tai Chi for Health programs, where hecombined his Western and Chinese medical knowledge with modern teaching methods. The Tai Chi Way is Pauls story.
Book Synopsis Tai Chi Ball Qigong by : Jwing-Ming Yang
Download or read book Tai Chi Ball Qigong written by Jwing-Ming Yang and published by . This book was released on 2022-08 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tai chi ball qigong training is an important component of proper tai chi chuan practice. For martial artists, tai chi ball qigong training can strengthen the torso, condition the muscles, and increase physical power by using the mind to lead the qi. It can be a major training tool to enhance pushing hands ability. For general exercise, tai chi ball qigong training helps those who might overly focus on 'core body exercises' to strengthen their hips, knees, and ankles. You will improve movement of the spine, increase energy through various breathing techniques, and learn to move many joints properly at different angles. This book includes History of tai chi ball Theory of tai chi ball qigong Tai chi ball warm-ups Tai chi ball fundamentals Tai chi ball breathing Tai chi ball exercises Tai chi ball partner exercises Tai chi ball advanced practice In all my years of teaching, I believe that Tai Chi Ball Qigong is one of the most powerful exercises I have ever seen to rebuild the entire body's health.--Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
Download or read book Healthy Aging written by Ping-chung Leung and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent advances in modern medicine have contributed to a longer lifespan for human beings. However, this does not directly translate to healthy living. Modern medicine's major success lies in specifically targeting orientated pathologies. It, however, does not promise healthy longevity.Healthy longevity requires an absence of life-threatening diseases and maintenance of good quality of life. Oriental medicine emphasizes on the promotion of physiological balance and internal harmony, which are integral for longevity in life. This book defines aging, approaching from the perspective of the frontier bioscientist as well as that of the traditional practitioner. On the international front, Oriental practices are extensively recommended, including herbal supplements and specific training exercises. This book, compiled with the aim of offering solutions to healthy aging, provides an excellent reference for both the elderly and their caregivers.
Book Synopsis From Wu Chi to Tai Chi by : Richard Leirer
Download or read book From Wu Chi to Tai Chi written by Richard Leirer and published by . This book was released on 2012-12 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a story of the ancient philosophical beginnings of Qigong and Tai Chi development in China. It is designed as a framework for using Tai Chi /Qigong to develop the consciousness needed for a lifetime of individual self-cultivation. This cultivation leads to increased health, longevity and the possibility of enlightenment. It begins with the ancient concept of Wu Chi and flows forward to cover the emerging world of Tai Chi and all of its tenets. A must for Qigong and Tai Chi players as well as anyone wanting to know more about Taoist or Ancient Chinese Philosophy.
Download or read book Tai Chi written by Paul Lam and published by Tai Chi Productions. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master teacher Paul Lam distills twenty-four popular forms into six to offer a tai chi workout for all students, including three qi gong exercises.
Download or read book Tai Chi for Back Pain written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tai chi for back pain and also for wheelchair bound and other chronic conditions. A program of 8 lessons.
Book Synopsis Tai Chi Essentials by : Andrew Townsend
Download or read book Tai Chi Essentials written by Andrew Townsend and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2015-05-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a complete guide for anyone who practices the Simplified 24 Tai Chi Form. Unlike other, more general books on the subject of Tai Chi, this book is written specifically for the millions of individuals who regularly practice this universal Form. Written by an author with over twenty-five years of experience in the art of Tai Chi and more than ten years of experience teaching the Simplified 24 Form, Tai Chi Essentials- The Simplified 24 Form is comprehensive in its coverage and precise in the detailed descriptions and numerous photographs depicting each posture in the Form. "As a Tai Chi player for 12 years, I found Tai Chi Essentials - The Simplified 24 Form, to be purposefully written. This book covers the 24 Form in a concise manor, while answering many of the questions that arise when learning Tai Chi. I will use it regularly in teaching and learning." -Theresa Chase, White Tortoise QI Gong & Tai Chi "An invaluable resource for those in the early stages of the practice of Tai Chi. Clear, concise and thoughtfully written, Andrew Townsend conveys his vast knowledge of this ancient art in a manner that accelerates learning and promotes an understanding of its origins." -Dr. Zelda Zeleski, Ed.D. "This book is a treasure trove of information. Written with a historian's eye for detail, it is accessible (and useful!) to beginners, while offering substance that more advanced practitioners will appreciate. Among the many books that have been written on tai chi, this volume stands out." -Damian Bonazolli, JD
Download or read book Tai Chi Single Fan written by Helen Wu and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Combined 42 Forms written by Paul Lam and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautifully illustrated with 330 professional photos to enhance the easy to follow Tai Chi instruction from world renowned Tai Chi Master and Family Physican, Dr. Paul Lam.. Beginning with Six Easy Steps and progressing to Yang 24 Forms ( the world's most popular tai chi form ), Dr Lam teaches authentic Tai Chi for health, wellness and longevity. He explains how tai chi improves health in general as well as specific conditions. Encouraging the reader to approach Tai Chi in a spirit of enjoyment and adventure, Dr. Lam helps the reader build a solid foundation for easy transition to a high level of tai chi. This book is for beginners as well as for those who are already learning and enjoying the ancient art which is clinnically proven to be a powerfully effective tool in improving health, fitness and relaxation.Within this book, Dr. Lam provides an easy step-by-step guide to an enjoyable form of exercise that will last a life time.
