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.
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.
Download or read book Tai Chi in a Chair written by Cynthia Quarta and published by Fair Winds Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide explains the benefits of tai chi and takes them one step further. It offers modified tai chi exercise that you can do at your desk, in bed in the morning, or even while relaxing in your favourite chair in the evening.
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.
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.
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
Download or read book Qigong and the Tai Chi Axis written by Mimi Kuo-Deemer and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2019-10-16 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reduce stress, release pain, and create bodily harmony with this introduction to qigong and tai chi. Includes practical information, insights, and widely practiced sequences and forms that lead to improved health.
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.
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 310 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.
Download or read book Baduanjin Qi Gong written by Franklin Fick and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-05-22 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Seated Eight Section Brocade is an ancient set of exercises designed to stimulate and to cleanse the energy channels of the body, remove obstructions from these channels, strengthen the internal organs, and bring the channels and organs into harmony. This set is very simple to learn and practice yet provides tremendous benefits. To experience the effectiveness of this set of exercises it is important to practice daily. This set only takes about 15 minutes to go through and is best practiced in the morning after waking and/or at night before going to bed. This set is great as a stand alone Qi Gong practice or it is a great practice to do before seated meditation. This book presents the Seated Eight Section Brocade Qi Gong with clear illustrations and easy to understand directions. If this set of exercises is practiced consistently for a period of time the sensations felt while practicing will change. This happens because over time with consistent practice the effects go deeper into the body. Remember that these changes do not happen overnight. It takes a great deal of time and practice to cultivate, so one should not become discouraged.
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!
Download or read book Healthy and Fit with Tai Chi written by Peter Newton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-05-18 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most of us, if we were honest with ourselves, would admit we have little understanding of how to look after our physical body well. Breathing, bending, stretching, sitting, standing, walking and running seem to just happen naturally. Too often, however, we forget how to perform these functions properly and drift away from nature’s guidance, which, in turn, damages our health. All our physical actions involve the subtle interaction of posture and body mechanics, and at the very heart of it all there lays the breath. Good breathing practice offers many benefits to our mind, body and spirit. Using simple Tai Chi exercises this book shows how to assimilate the powerful healing postures, smooth flow of movement and effective breathing methods of the ancient Chinese, to enable our body to operate again in perfect harmony with nature. Whether you are interested in improving your general wellbeing or are struggling with a long-term health condition, you will find guidance and easy exercises in this book. Additionally, because the author dissects the ancient Tai Chi and Qigong instruction manuals on posture and the mechanics of body-motion, he offers a new dimension for physiotherapists and other practitioners who have an interest in physical therapy. From the moment you pick up this book your journey to a healthier and more contented life begins.
Download or read book Stay Young with T Ai Chi written by Ellae Elinwood and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2003-12 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: T'ai chi is embraced as the perfect exercise for aging bodies. It enhances health and fitness, increases energy, and reduces stress. 'Stay Young with T'ai Chi' is an introduction to this ancient martial art. It presents the first eighteen positions of the yang short form using 150 photographs and well-written instruction. Written with seniors in mind, the t'ai chi exercises are introduced more slowly, building from the simplest to the more demanding at a comfortable pace, to ensure that the reader with succeed. The instruction in tai chi is complemented with chapters on qi gong and how to perform the exercises seated - perfect for those with limited mobility.
Download or read book Qigong written by Garri Garripoli and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Qigong (pronounced "chee-gong") is an ancient Chinese health-care modality that has fascinated people throughout the millennia. Based on the fundamental principles of traditional Chinese medicine, Qigong is a system that teaches us to understand Qi, our bioelectric life force, and use it to heal ourselves and others. Qigong: Essence of the Healing Dance will give readers some of the basics of the outward "exercises" that are normally associated with the practice of Qigong, as well as detailing movements from such systems as Wuji Qigong, Bagua Xun Dao Gong and Shaolin Qigong. More than merely outlining these practices, this book will take readers on a journey of exploration into the essence of this fascinating, though little understood, healing practice. Masters from around the world—such as the ninety-two-year-old Duan Zhi Liang of Beijing, Canadian healer Effie Poy Yew Chow and American Jerry Johnson—contribute their personal insights into the wonders of Qigong. People from various walks of life, all of whom have achieved healing as a result of practicing Qigong, share their powerful experiences. Author Garri Garripoli, himself a practitioner of Qigong for the past twenty years, renders the book fascinating yet easy-to-read. He expertly guides readers on this once-in-a-lifetime journey, inspiring them to look deeper into healing in order to discover how to move beyond the standards and limitations of Western medicine. Qigong: Essence of the Healing Dance shows readers that we all carry within ourselves the ability to heal, and encourages them to tap into that innate gift and dance their own dance of life. Readers are sure to find this book fascinating, even life changing. It is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the mystique of ancient Eastern healing arts or seeking a daily practice that promotes and maintains full-body well-being.
Download or read book Tranquil Sitting written by Yin Shih Tzu and published by Singing Dragon. This book was released on 2012-09-15 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tranquil Sitting is the Taoist Master Yin Shi Zi's practical guide and inspirational testament to the healing power and spiritual benefits of meditation and Chinese medical Qigong. The book explores the theory and physiological aspects of meditation and offers practical instruction in traditional meditation techniques. It also documents Yin Shi Zi's personal experiences with meditation, his own self-healing which he attributes to his Taoist practice, and his initiation into the Tibetan tantric practice of opening the crown of the head. Thus giving the reader an idea of the long-term process of meditation practice and the deep healing that can result from it. Faithfully translated from the Chinese, this is an influential text that belongs on the bookshelves of everyone with an interest in Taoist practice and meditation.
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.
Download or read book COMPLETE TAI CHI AND QI GONG COURSE FOR BALANCE written by Marcel Souza and published by Gavea. This book was released on with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience inner balance and total harmony with the "Complete Course of Tai Chi and Qi Gong for Balance." This captivating and comprehensive book is the ultimate guide to the practice of these ancient Chinese martial arts, offering a transformative journey towards physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Whether you are a curious beginner or an experienced practitioner, this book is designed to cater to all skill levels. Explore step by step the graceful and fluid movements of Tai Chi, which not only strengthen the body but also calm the mind. Qi Gong, on the other hand, provides a deep connection to life energy, promoting the circulation of Qi to enhance overall health. The author, a respected master in these disciplines, shares valuable insights, refined techniques, and practical guidance to ensure that your journey is rewarding and effective. Detailed illustrations and clear instructions ensure that you fully understand each movement, allowing you to easily integrate these beneficial practices into your daily routine. In addition to promoting physical, mental, and emotional balance, this book also delves into the underlying philosophical principles of Tai Chi and Qi Gong, enriching your understanding and deepening your connection with these ancient traditions. Invest in your well-being today with the "Complete Course of Tai Chi and Qi Gong for Balance." Discover the transformative power of these age-old practices and embark on a journey towards a more balanced and fulfilling life.
