T'Ai Chi for Seniors: How to Gain Flexibility, Strength, and Inner Peace

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 216 pages
• Published by: New Page Books January 2004
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1564146979
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1564146977
• Book Dimensions: 10.9 x 7.6 x 0.5 inches
• Weighs: 1 pounds

Product Description
This book gives you all the information you need to undertake a safe, health-improving exercise regimen. These ancient Chinese exercises are fun and low impact and help to alleviate the pains of arthritis, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, and many other "senior" diseases. The book presents an overview of the practice of t'ai chi-from the principles of the movements to the history of the art itself. It discusses various positions and helps you understand what you can hope to accomplish. Plus, methods outlined in this guide can be performed standing or seated with no previous experience necessary, and taking into consideration limited range of movement. All exercises are presented in an easy-to-learn style, with true stories illustrating the benefits that other mature adults have gained from these practices. Whether you are just beginning t'ai chi or simply looking for a supplemental text to use out of class, this your guide.

Reader Reviews
The title says it all...this book shows you in simple terms and easy to follow instructions the path to flexibility..strength and inner peace. I hope to see more books and maybe videos by Sifu Phil. Truly a great teacher.