Tai Chi In 10 Weeks: A Beginner's Guide

Tai Chi In 10 Weeks: A Beginner's Guide

<p>This book is designed to guide beginning students through the fundamentals of tai chi in ten weeks. Dr. Aihan Kuhn teaches readers the twenty-four-step Yang-style form. She shares insight on warming up, healing, and avoiding injury. But tai chi is more than just a physical exercise. It is a way of life. Dr. Kuhn shows readers how this art helps us cultivate health, balance, and qi (energy).</p><br /><p>Each day millions of people around the world practice tai chi for wellness, focus, and self-defense. This is a lifelong path. For the novice, that idea can be exciting but also daunting. With all the books, videos, and websites on tai chi, where do you begin?</p><br /><p><i>Tai Chi in 10 Weeks</i> is the answer.</p><br /><p>Dr. Aihan Kuhn is a master instructor of tai chi and qigong. In this book she shares the lessons she’s learned in a lifetime of studying and teaching. She is warm and encouraging, making readers of all ages and backgrounds feel welcome.</p><br /><p>This book features:<ul><br /> <li>A ten-week calendar to guide you through your introduction to tai chi</li><br /> <li>Over 200 beautiful full-color photos</li><br /> <li>Warm, welcoming instruction from a master of tai chi and qigong</li></ul></p><br /><p>With this book you will:<ul><br /> <li>Learn the twenty-four-step Yang-style form</li><br /> <li>Understand the fundamentals of tai chi</li><br /> <li>Discover not just the physical postures of tai chi, but also its psychological, emotional, and spiritual benefits</li></ul></p><br /><p>“Tai chi is a life journey,” Dr. Kuhn writes. "Part of my success is from my patients and students that understand that prevention requires participation. They practice tai chi and qigong on a regular basis, which is key to their healing. That brings me to the title of this book. Can you really learn tai chi in 10 weeks? You cannot become a master, of course, but you can learn the fundamentals of this art. You can build the foundation for this life-changing journey. <i>Tai Chi in 10 Weeks</i> is your road map."</p>