Tai Chi Qigong is the essence of Tai Chi Chuan.
Gently conditioning your body and building an abundance of Qi are the requirements for long lasting health and a solid foundation for Tai chi practice.
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 extremely useful for improving your tai chi skills and overall health.
IF YOU ALREADY KNOW A TAI CHI FORM, here are some ways that 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
Accelerates the health benefits of tai chi
IF YOU DON'T KNOW TAI CHI, but want to benefit from qigong exercises, here are some ways tai chi qigong can help you.
The exercises are short and easy to learn
They help reduces stress
They loosens muscles and joints
They stimulates qi flow
They can help develop a strong immune system
They sharpen concentration
They build a deeper awareness of breath and body coordination
This edition includes an easy-to-follow layout. Each technique is presented in two to four large photographs and clear instructions, followed by a discussion of how the movements aid in improving Tai Chi practice.
Motion arrows are used on the photographs to help you execute the movements correctly.
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