{"product_id":"tai-chi-for-dummies-isbn-9780764553516","title":"T'ai Chi For Dummies","description":"For nearly 5,000 years, people have practiced T’ai Chi as a way to prolong life, build strength and stamina, improve concentration, and achieve psychological balance. Hundreds of millions of satisfied customers can’t be wrong.  \u003cp\u003eWhether you already dabble in T’ai Chi and would like to get a deeper understanding of the basics, or you’re only thinking about trying it and want to find out more before you take the plunge, \u003ci\u003eT’ai Chi For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is for you. In plain English, Therese Iknoian and Manny Fuentes demystify T’ai Chi principles and practices for Westerners. They unravel exotic sounding terms and concepts and break down movements in ways that more traditional instructors and authors either can’t or won’t. And with the help of crystal-clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions, they get you on track with a T’ai Chi fitness program guaranteed to help you:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncrease balance and flexibility\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCombat fatigue and reduce stress\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTone muscles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnlock your power centers and boost energy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImprove focus and concentration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBreathe “mindfully” and meditate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnhance your sense of inner peace and well-being\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover just how easy it can be to make T’ai Chi and its sister discipline Qigong part of your everyday life. With this friendly reference as your guide you’ll quickly master the basic movements and forms, as well as:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eT’ai Chi’s Yang 24-Movement Form\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQigong and Push Hands techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechniques that help speed recovery from specific injuries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eT’ai Chi movements for aerobic exercise\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Exercise is good for the body and soul. Now let Therese Iknoian and Manny Fuentes show you how to energize, find inner peace, and tone your muscles with the gentle art of T’ai Chi. \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Stepping Up to T’ai Chi 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Matching T’ai Chi’s Mind-Body Benefits to Your Needs 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Evaluating T’ai Chi’s Health Benefits with a Western Mind 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Building the Mind-Body Foundation 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Sowing Your T’ai Chi Seeds Mindfully 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Preparing to T’ai One On 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Saying Hello to the Founding Families 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Scaling the Peaks of T’ai Chi Practice 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Internalizing the Principles 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Knocking on T’ai Chi’s Door 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Building the Basics 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Opening the Door, Yang-Style 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Keeping the Flow, Yang-Style 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Closing the Door, Yang-Style 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Trying Out Manny’s Short Form 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Energizing Softly with Qigong 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Recognizing the T’ai Chi Qigong Bond 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Meditating and Moving the Qigong Way 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Making the Most of Your Practice 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Practicing What I Preach 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Living a T’ai Chi Lifestyle Every Day 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Trying Mini-Forms 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Taking a Moment for Qigong 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Combining Qigong and T’ai Chi 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 265\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Benefits of Practicing T’ai Chi 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten Times and Places to Add a Little T’ai Chi to Your Life 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten (Plus One) Ways to Supplement Your T’ai Chi Practice 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Things to Tell Yourself about Your Practice 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten Wise Taoist Lessons 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Ten Quotes to Live By 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 305\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeraldine Woods\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of more than 40 books, including the popular \u003ci\u003eEnglish Grammar For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. 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