T'Ai Chi for Seniors: How to Gain Flexibility, Strength, and Inner Peace (Paperback)

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Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: New Page Books (January 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564146979
• ISBN-13: 978-1564146977
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #85,430 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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25 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For all ages, June 29, 2005

By	Mary Anne Mulcahy - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The title says it all...this book shows you in simple terms and easy to follow instructions the path to flexibility..strength and inner peace. I hope to see more books and maybe videos by Sifu Phil. Truly a great teacher.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for seniors, October 7, 2007

By	B. Baker - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I enjoyed reading this book and have already benefited from the exercises.
I recommed it to all seniors.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars This is a book - you need a Tai Chi DVD, October 17, 2008

By	A. Bouck (Berne, New York United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is boring. Its illustrations were done on an old black and white copier. It is pretty much a waste of time and definitely a waste of money. I was looking at Tai Chi DVDs and somehow I bought this. Wonderless.

I did however, buy Sunrise Tai Chi and Sunset Tai Chi and these are great. They each have an hour long demonstration section which I am still working on which are done slowly enough so I can see what is happening and follow along. These are 5 star products.