Seated Taiji And Qigong

Author : Cynthia W. Quarta
Publisher : Singing Dragon
ISBN 13 : 9780857010711
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Seated Taiji and Qigong written by Cynthia W. Quarta and published by Singing Dragon. This book was released on 2012-02-15 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practising Taiji and Qigong is the perfect antidote to the stresses of modern life and a great way to stay healthy. Now caring professionals can help those with limited mobility to experience the benefits of Taiji and Qigong with this easy-to-follow guide. Covering everything caregivers need to know about Taiji and Qigong, this illustrated guide provides an explanatory introduction to these forms of exercises and shows how to build up a program from easy steps to more challenging ones. There are exercises to stimulate every part of the body, with variations to suit the patient's needs and preferences. All the movements are adapted from the same ancient principles guiding classic Taiji and Qigong and will help strengthen the body as well as provide contemplative relaxation. This book will show occupational therapists, physical therapists, nurses, activity directors, mental health practitioners, martial arts instructors, and anyone else working with people with physical disabilities and the elderly exactly how these simple techniques can make big improvements to a person's physical and mental wellbeing.

Author : Cynthia Quarta
Publisher : Singing Dragon
ISBN 13 : 1848190883
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Seated Tai Chi and Qigong written by Cynthia Quarta and published by Singing Dragon. This book was released on 2012 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-follow guide for those in the care profession explains how to implement a Tai Chi or Qigong exercise program for patients with limited mobility, featuring exercises for every part of the body and variations that can be tailored to a patient's needs. Original.

Author : Chinese Health Qigong Association
Publisher : Singing Dragon
ISBN 13 : 9781848191914
Total Pages : 99 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shi Er Duan Jin written by Chinese Health Qigong Association and published by Singing Dragon. This book was released on 2014 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published: Beijing: Foreign Language Press, 2012.

Author : Peter M. Wayne, PhD
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 0834828480
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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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 328 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

Author : Philip Bonifonte
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
ISBN 13 : 1601639392
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book T'ai Chi for Seniors written by Philip Bonifonte and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Michael Tse
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780312141288
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Qigong for Health & Vitality written by Michael Tse and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1996-01-15 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Qigong for Health and Vitality, Michael Tse, a Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) master trained by some of China's finest Qigong practitioners, explains the philosophy and practice of Qigong, a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine that combines breathing, posture, and movement to generate internal energy, restore health, and promote a sense of well-being. Qigong for Health and Vitality is the first truly accessible, introductory guide to this three-thousand-year-old for Chinese healing. Michael Tse now teaches in London, and is adept at presenting Qigong's "secrets" to a Western audience. In this book, he presents the background and philosophy of Qigong, detailing its amazing benefits for stress reduction and in the treatment of such chronic conditions as backache, hypertension, insomnia, asthma, arthritis, and headache. In clear text, and with the help of more than one hundred photographs, he provides step-by-step instructions for two types of Qigong exercises: those that improve balance, flexibility, strength, and circulation (especially good for anyone who sits all day in an office or car); and those that derive from tai chi chaun and are learned as a short "moving program" that increases internal energy (chi) and can be used to treat specific health problems. In addition, Michael Ise explains how to use special Qigong meditation exercises to relax and recharge the body's energy and to enhance its natural ability to heal itself. Qigong, as taught by Master Tse, is easy and fun to learn and will lead to immediate and long-lasting health benefits.

Author : Gordon Faulkner
Publisher : Singing Dragon
ISBN 13 : 0857010166
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Managing Stress with Qigong written by Gordon Faulkner and published by Singing Dragon. This book was released on 2011-03-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ancient Chinese practice of Qigong combines physical movement with gentle breathing techniques to promote harmony between body and mind, and is quickly gaining popularity in the West. This step-by-step guide to managing stress through Qigong begins by looking at stress and our response to it from both an Eastern and a Western perspective. The core of the book provides a program with first a series of carefully-designed stress relief exercises, followed by a series of gentler stress prevention exercises, all of which are clearly explained with easy-to-follow instructions for each of the steps, and fully illustrated. The author explains the theory underpinning the Qigong exercises in terms of the principles of Chinese Medicine, including Yin and Yang, The Five Elements and the circulation of energy (Qi) through the meridians. Extensively trialled with Maggie's Cancer Care Centres, and designed specifically to fit around a busy lifestyle, the Qigong program set out in this book will help to reduce stress, decrease anxiety and restore energy. This practical book will help anyone who is prone to stress, regardless of their level of ability or experience of Qigong. It will also be a useful resource for Taijiquan and Qigong instructors, alternative therapists, and other professionals working with clients who are affected by stress.

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ISBN 13 : 9780975200315
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Shoshanna Katzman
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101666560
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Qigong for Staying Young written by Shoshanna Katzman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003-10-27 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gentle movements from the ancient Chinese art of self-healing and fitness to maintain youthful health and vitality. Shoshanna Katzman introduces readers to the practice of qigong through her graceful twenty-minute program that incorporates postures, breath, sound, visualization, and self-massage. This revitalizing workout will help women of all ages maintain youthful skin, eyes, and hair; improve fitness; and renew energy. Readers can then customize their routine, as the author explains how to apply the healing powers of qigong-along with herbal and dietary remedies-to specific age-related concerns such as arthritis, osteoporosis, menopause, weight gain, and decreased sexual vitality.

Author : Chris Jarmey
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 1718231016
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Theory and Practice of Taiji Qigong written by Chris Jarmey and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2023-12-28 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taiji Qigong is a gentle, easy-to-learn system of energy-enhancing exercises that coordinate movement with mindful breathing and inner awareness, which, when practiced regularly, will give you more energy, improve health, and help prevent illness. This book is designed to inform all levels and depths of practice. Regardless of whether you are completely new to the subject or are looking to enrich your current understanding, you will find a treasure trove of information from which to build a practice specific to your own goals, such as improving flexibility, cultivating mindfulness, or getting a better night’s sleep. Part I provides a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of Qi and Qigong. Part II discusses the general principles of Qigong practice, clarifying common questions about how to practice (15 minutes a day is a good starting point; 30 minutes will provide a marked increase in vitality and serenity), how to achieve an optimum stance, and what breathing techniques should be used (natural breathing, abdominal breathing, and reverse abdominal breathing). Part III examines the 18 movements of Taiji Qigong with step-by-step illustrated instructions, detailed information on the benefits of each stance, additional technique tips, and insights into how movement flow can be enhanced through the power of the mind. At the back of the book is a handy reference chart for quick practice reminders. Practice the full 18 movements or simply pick and choose the ones you like best!