The Complete Idiot's Guide to T'ai Chi & QiGong Illustrated, Fourth Edition (Idiot's Guides)
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| Rating | : | 4.15 (690 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1615642102 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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Fourth Edition the Best -- Internet interface Bill Douglas and his wife have done a great service with the new edition of their book on Tai Chi. The book contains URL addresses that allow you to select, download and run visual demonstrations of all the tai chi moves. This is much more useful and easier to follow than other books with still photos and illustrations. And more useful than having a DVD along with a book, be. Cindy Parsons said Wow!. I was excited to order the book, which does contain excellent information about Qi Gong and T'ai Chi, but had difficulty connecting to the website with the videos. The author contacted me within a day with some helpful suggestions. This was truly impressive, and I appreciate his immediate response. With his help I was able to get to the website and see his videos. They are s. "Skip this book if you really want to learn T'ai Chi" according to John Valkenburg. The first four chapters discuss scientific benefits, mystic energy centers, and acupuncture. Along with how great and experienced the authors are. All thrown together in a blender to make it impossible to sort out for yourself. Chapter Five finally tells you you really need to take a class to learn about this stuff. Fair enough. The unfair part is selling me the book without
. His website is taichismart. The program and Bill’s other SMARTaichi products are available for purchase in this book. BILL DOUGLAS has taught T’ai Chi and QiGong at medical universities and major corporations, is an authority on T’ai Chi and QiGong, and has been featured in interviews by The New York Times and media worldwide. Twenty years of study in T’ai Chi and QiGong led Bill to study Traditional Chines
Nearly 150 web videos support this new fourth edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide to T'ai Chi & QiGong's richly detailed 300 illustrations, giving it a highly effective how-to focus. Tai Chi is a gentle extremely low-impact movement and meditation program that slows the aging process and enhances the body's natural healing powers. Medical research is proving Tai Chi can help with a host of physical and mental health issues, including: hypertension, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, boosting the immune system, chronic pain, and this book's author is the Tai Chi instructor for both the University of Kansas Hospital Turning Point program and the University of Kansas Medical Center.. It is proven to lessen anxiety and depression, while burning calories, and building muscle and bone mass
Sifu Bill Douglas successfully uses American culture to explain the art of T'ai Chi Chuan. … Teachers may also find this an excellent manual 'on how to explain these concepts to the general public…'" – R. He simplifies difficult concepts, making them easier to understand. Poccia, stress management instructor, Beyond Anonymous, San Francisco"Visionary! If you only buy one book on T'ai Chi, then this is the book. "Sometimes Chinese culture can be difficult to explain. I have taught T'ai Chi for several decades myself, yet I have now read Bill's book from cover to cover seven times, and still get something new from it each time." – Dr. Michael Steward Sr., D.MA, Ph.D., MA, Senior Coach for Team USA, Inductee of the World Sports Medicine and World Martial Arts Hall of Fame. This book is all you ever needed to know to change your life. He's brought it