Tai Chi Illustrated

Pixiang Qiu, Weimo Zhu

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Human Kinetics
25 October 2012

Medicine; Exercise & workout books; Oriental martial arts

Series: Illustrated

Increase muscle strength, improve flexibility, and reduce pain and stiffness. Each year, millions of people worldwide discover the incredible physical and mental benefits of tai chi. Now, with Tai Chi Illustrated, you can, too.

Internationally renowned instructor Master Pixiang Qiu and mind-body exercise expert Weimo Zhu demonstrate the most effective forms for harnessing the healing power of chi, or energy. Follow their lead and improve balance and coordination, relieve stress, and reduce pain and muscle stiffness.

Tai Chi Illustrated is a step-by-step guide complete with detailed instructions and full-color photo sequences for the basic movements and popular forms, such as Grasp Sparrow's Tail and Part the Wild Horse's Mane. You will connect the forms to follow the yang-style sample routines, or create your own to address your health and fitness needs.

Whether you are completely new to tai chi or have practiced for years, Tai Chi Illustrated will you be your guide to the path of better health and self-awareness.

By: Pixiang Qiu, Weimo Zhu
Imprint: Human Kinetics
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 590g
ISBN: 9781450401609
ISBN 10: 1450401600
Series: Illustrated
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 25 October 2012
Recommended Age: From 18 to 99 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Master Pixiang Qiu is director of the Chinese Wushu (martial arts) Research Center of Shanghai University of Sports. A veteran tai chi instructor, Qiu was named a national master of traditional exercise by the Chinese government. The International Wushu Federation rated him as a Chinese wushu ninth duan, the highest level in wushu, in 2003. Weimo Zhu, PhD, is an internationally known scholar in physical activity and health research at the University of Illinois, where he regularly teaches mind - body exercise classes at both the university and community levels. He has practiced Chinese mind - body exercises, including tai chi and qi gong, for more than 25 years.

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Tai Chi Illustrated is one of the first books by a ninth-duan master to be available in English. It is an unprecedented contribution to the field and a landmark achievement for Professor Qiu. Gene Ching-- Associate Publisher, Kung Fu Tai Chi

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