Tai Chi Qigong: The Internal Foundation of Tai Chi Chuan

This revised edition of our best selling beginner Tai Chi Qigong book includes a new and modern easy-to-follow layout. Every qigong movement is presented in 2-4 large photographs with clear instructions, followed by a discussion of how the movements aid in improving 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 useful for improving your tai chi skills and overall health.

IF YOU ALREADY KNOW A TAI CHI FORM, here are a few 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 a few 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

© 2013 YMAA Publication Center (Ebook): 9781594392702

Fecha de lanzamiento

Ebook: 1 de noviembre de 2013