Chi Exercises
Wu Style Tai Chi Exercise with Master Shum – 1
Young and Healthy Forever? Try Tai-chi
Chinese Tai-Chi exercises may have benefic effects on your health by increasing muscle resistance and self-confidence, according to American researchers. If you wish to maintain your health and strong bones even when you`re over sixty, try to include into your weekly workout a few Tai-Chi sessions. The highest benefit will be the reduction of the risk to suffer injuries or fractures.
Researchers compared the results from two groups of people with ages over seventy years old: one group that had for three months Tai-Chi exercises three times per week, and another group that didn`t followed a Tai-Chi workout at all. The experts concluded that the participants who had Tai-Chi exercises showed a remarkable increase of knees resistance, muscle strength, mobility, flexibility, and body balance.
The muscular mass is reducing with up to two percent per year after the age of sixty-five, according to another American study. In order to avoid this unwanted effect of the aging process, you may consider following Tai-Chi workouts.
Tai-Chi promotes a balanced lifestyle, is based on breath techniques, and you may keep your lungs healthy, especially if you have a stressful life or you`re a smoker.
Tai-Chi may also reduce the risk to suffer from cardiovascular diseases. This type of workout may be also efficient in case of people who cannot concentrate enough, or suffer from memory loss.
If you consider yourself an active person, willing to stay healthy and fit until old ages, it`s time to make changes to your lifestyle. One Tai-Chi session per week will make you look and feel great.
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Mind Chi $23.95 8 minutes a day is all it takes to open up a world of superior mental performance. Just as Tai Chi has been used for centuries to balance body and mind, Mind Chi will help you increase your mental energy and be more effective in everything you do. And all you need is 8 minutes a day… Mind Chi is a powerful synthesis of thought and action based on the most recent research into how the brain works. By following the simple, daily exercises in this book, you will raise your mental performance to a level you never thought possible. Discover: Sharper powers of concentration and information management; Improved control over your attention span, memory, thoughts and feelings; Fast and easy ways to reduce your stress and increase your confidence; New positive habits, thoughts and mental resilience; Fantastic energy levels, during and after your work day. Plus: 50 Strategies for Success in Business & Life. "An eight minute daily dose of Mind Chi will improve vitality, reduce stress and allow us to see the many blessings of life more clearly." –Stephen C. Lundin PhD, author of the five million copy bestselling FISH! |
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Discovering Chi: Transition from Chi Gong $11.36 Chinese philosophy holds that the source of human well-being stems from the life force called chi, and that daily cultivation of chi can lead to health benefits such as toned muscles, improved balance, increased energy, strengthened immunity, heightened metabolism, weight loss, and overall happiness. Instructor Linda Modaro presents a workout series specially designed to stimulate chi through a routine of simple exercises drawing from the chi gong and tai chi traditions. This program focuses on the differences between chi gong and tai chi and demonstrates how the basic principles of the former can be used to master the more difficult techniques of the latter. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. |
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DISCOVERING CHI-EMOTIONAL VITALITY $13.46 Chinese philosophy holds that the source of human well-being stems from the life force called chi, and that daily cultivation of chi can lead to health benefits such as toned muscles, improved balance, increased energy, strengthened immunity, heightened metabolism, and overall happiness. Instructor Linda Modaro presents a workout series specially designed to stimulate chi through a routine of simple exercises drawing from the chi gong and tai chi traditions. This volume addresses the relationship between chi and emotions with a program of movements working each of the five primary emotions. |
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Discovering Chi: Beginners $11.36 Chinese philosophy holds that the source of human well-being stems from the life force called chi, and that daily cultivation of chi can lead to health benefits such as toned muscles, improved balance, increased energy, strengthened immunity, heightened metabolism, and overall happiness. Instructor Linda Modaro presents a workout series specially designed to stimulate chi through a routine of simple exercises drawing from the chi gong and tai chi traditions. This beginner’s workout offers a perfect introduction to the basic principles and techniques of chi cultivation. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. |
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Tai Chi $4.48 This straightforward book is an essential introduction to Tai Chi, one of the ancient martial arts of China, whose history goes back more than two millennia. Although the discipline has always been practiced in the East, after the Second World War it became established in the West as well. After considering the philosophy underlying Tai Chi and how the various styles developed, the book looks at concepts such as rooting and the basic principles of movement on which all the styles are based. A concise selection of movements and exercises are demonstrated, using a combination of text and sequenced full-color photographs, all of which perfectly capture the serenity and calm of the art form. The combination of detailed descriptions and superb full-color photography make this beautiful book an invaluable guide to the practice of this ancient art. (7 3/4 x 10 1/2, 96 pages, color photos) Christian F. Hanche started Kung Fu training in 1985 and joined the International TaijiQuan and Shaolin WuShu Association a few years later. He has trained in China and Hong Kong, and has taught Tai Chi in South Africa for several years. He practices the Yang style. |
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BAMBOO MOUNTAIN CHI KUNG $17.96 Soothing music and lavish landscapes mingle with easy-to-follow instructions on how to enter a tranquil state of deep meditation and discover your individual Chi (or natural life force.) Through the practice of Chi Kung you can alleviate stress and revitalize a healthy state of mind through exhilarating exercises. |
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Chi Kung: The Healing Workout $15.16 John Saxon narrates this instructional tape on the ancient Chinese exercises known as Chi Kung, combining the disciplined movements of Tai Chi with intense meditation. Demonstrated by Master Jerry Alan Johnson. For all fitness levels. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. |
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Chi Kung: The Healing Workout (DVD) $21.63 John Saxon narrates this instructional tape on the ancient Chinese exercises known as Chi Kung, combining the disciplined movements of Tai Chi with intense meditation. Demonstrated by Master Jerry Alan Johnson. For all fitness levels. |
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Chi Kung for Beginners $9.36 Theres a vibrant source of energy that fuels the universe, and its available for you to use to meet any physical or mental challenge. That energy is chi, and you can harness its power through the exacting yet simple methods of breath control and movement known as Chi Kung.Stop feeling rundown and spiritless. Through conscious interaction with this universal energy, you can revitalize your immune system and store up reserves of strength. Chi Kung for Beginners takes you progressively through the exercises: the preparatory stages; meridian-clearing techniques; mediation techniques; body movements; and advanced techniques of focusing, storing, redirecting, and extending chi from your body. |
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The T’Ai Chi Boxing Chronicle $11.24 The T”ai Chi Boxing Chronicle is a translation of the text left behind by the Orthodox Masters who developed this system of boxing. Over a period of generations, fives basic movements were developed, called the Bone Marrow Washing Exercises. These exercises helped the monks restore their health and will-power. As the movements were passed down from generation to generation, the meaning behind the movements of Tai Chi was almost completely lost. Due to the integrity of Kuo Lien-Ying, this information is presented without modification or alteration. This book contains a clear explanation of the physical laws of the art of T”ai Chi that hold true wherever it is practiced. The person who studies the information contained in this book will have the tools to achieve the highest level of mastery and skill to be obtained through the practice of T”ai Chi Ch”uan. -Guttman |
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T’ai Chi as a Path of Wisdom $14.98 Unlike most t’ai chi books, which focus strictly on how to do the t’ai chi forms, T’ai Chi as a Path of Wisdom presents a personal, practical view of this intriguing martial art. Lehrhaupt shares illuminating stories from her own life and the lives of her students that show how t’ai chi can be a vehicle for profound self-discovery and spiritual growth. In learning to master each body posture, t’ai chi students often confront self-doubt, frustration, and the desire to compete and compare themselves to othersâ??problems that also arise in daily life. Lehrhaupt shows how these and other obstacles provide valuable opportunities to deepen awareness and recognize the striking continuities between practice and everyday life. Each section of the book includes practical exercises designed to enhance students’ understanding of t’ai chi movements, and a helpful appendix answers many frequently asked questions about t’ai chi training such as how to find a teacher and how to balance practice with family life. Full of useful insights and guidance, T’ai Chi as a Path of Wisdom will be a valuable companion for all students of this increasingly popular martial art. |
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Step-By-Step Tai Chi $12.98 TONE YOUR BODY, RELAX YOUR MINDWhatever your level of fitness, Step-by-Step Tai Chi offers a simple but effective program of exercise and stress reduction, based on the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. In addition to learning the fundamentals of Tai Chi through his carefully designed four-level program, Master Lam Kam Chuen will introduce you to Small Circle Form Tai Chi, an original method he has developed — based on classical Tai Chi styles — requiring a minimum of time and space.Step-by-Step Tai Chi features:* Detailed and easy-to-follow instruction for the basic movements of Tai Chi, plus Small Circle Form, complete with color illustrations that will guide you through every movement* Specially selected exercises to help you build up strength, flexibility, and stamina in the muscles and joints of your upper and lower body* Simple routines that you can perform in half an hour or less, with no previous experience, special clothing, or equipment required* An ideal foundation if you wish to study advanced forms of Tai ChiWhether you are looking for a way to reduce stress or a new way to exercise, Step-by-Step Tai Chi will keep you fit — inside and out. |
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The Inner Structure of Tai Chi $14.98 Explores the deep, internal work necessary for the effective practice of tai chi• Reveals the Taoist principles that gave birth to the Yang-style tai chi forms• Shows how tai chi can circulate powerful healing energies through the bodyTaoist adepts developed tai chi as both a martial art and a way to cultivate their physical body, energy body, and spirit body. Like all Taoist exercises, its main purpose is to form a connection to the basic energy that is the foundation of all life: chi. Until the beginning of the twentieth century, tai chi was considered a secret practice that was passed down only within a closely knit structure of family and loyal disciples. Despite its widespread growth in popularity as a martial art and health exercise, many of its underlying internal practices remain unknown.The Inner Structure of Tai Chi explores the deep, internal work necessary for the effective practice of tai chi. Designed for practitioners at every level, the book contains step-by-step illustrated instructions for mastering the 13 forms of early Yang-style tai chi, also known as Tai Chi Chi Kung. The authors demonstrate the relationship of the inner structure of tai chi to the absorption, transformation, and circulation of the three forces that animate all life–the Universal force, the Cosmic force, and the Earth force–revealing the principles and practices necessary to receive the full spectrum of physical, psychological, and spiritual benefits that tai chi can bring. |
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Discovering Chi: The Complete Series [4 Discs] $33.96 Chinese philosophy holds that the source of human well-being stems from the life force called chi, and that daily cultivation of chi can lead to health benefits such as toned muscles, improved balance, increased energy, strengthened immunity, heightened metabolism, and overall happiness. Instructor Linda Modaro presents a workout series specially designed to stimulate chi through a routine of simple exercises drawing from the chi gong and tai chi traditions. This collection combines the volumes ENERGY EXERCISES FOR THE BEGINNER, ENERGY EXERCISES FOR THE INTERMEDIATE, and ENERGY EXERCISES FOR EMOTIONAL VITALITY for a well-rounded introduction to chi’s core principles and techniques. |
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Bamboo Mountain: Chi Kung $15.16 Soothing music and lavish landscapes mingle with easy-to-follow instructions on how to enter a tranquil state of deep meditation and discover your individual Chi (or natural life force.) Through the practice of Chi Kung you can alleviate stress and revitalize a healthy state of mind through exhilarating exercises. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. |
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Tai Chi Ch’uan & Qigong $5.98 The world’s oldest relaxation methods-the stretching movements of Tai Chi Ch’uan, and the breathing exercises of Qigong. All the techniques needed are shown in illustrations from the Beijing University of Physical Education. The Tai Chi Ch’uan stretching workouts, based on martial arts movements, are offered in several combinations that focus on particular stress areas such as upper and lower back, neck, shoulders, and feet. 144 pages (all in 2-color), 600 illus., 6 1/2 x 8 5/8. |
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Chi Self-Massage $8.78 In Chi Self-Massage Master Mantak Chia pieces together the entire system of Chi Massage into a logical routine, revealing the methods used by Taoist masters to maintain their youthfulness. By practicing the exercises outlined, readers can strengthen their senses, detoxify internal organs, control negative emotions, relieve stress and constipation, and improve their complexion, teeth, gums, and overall stamina. |
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Find Peace With Tai Chi $9.97 Get centered using tai chi Tai chi is a centuries-old system of exercise from China. It combines slow, graceful movement with calm, regular breathing and is suitable for all ages and all levels of fitness. Find out why tai chi is the perfect antidote to the stressful lifestyles of today. Inside you will find: Step-by-step instructions to help you master the basics Tips on how to integrate tai chi into your lifestyle, in just ten minutes a day Advice on how to use this form of stress management to change your life Practical exercises for fitness abilities of all levels and ages You can also visit teachyourself.com for tests, extension articles and a vibrant community of like-minded learners. And if you don”t have much time, don”t worry–this book gives you one-, five-, and 10-minute bites of learning to get you started. |
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Tai Chi for Kids $14.48 The first tai chi book exclusively for children ages 4 to 8.• Uses children’s delight in imitating animals to teach the eight basic tai chi forms essential for health.• Each exercise is accompanied by colorful artwork and photographs of the author’s 7-year-old son demonstrating postures.• Written as a story to invite imaginative play and learning.• Designed for children and parents to play with together and for independent learning by older children.Millions of adults practice the ancient Chinese exercise of tai chi everyday. Now children can experience the numerous health, learning, and social benefits of tai chi–focused attention; enhanced creativity, imagination, self-confidence; and improved balance, circulation, and overall health–through the eight simple exercises introduced in Tai Chi for Kids. Inspired by his own son’s excitement with tai chi at the age of only three, master teacher Stuart Olson appeals to the innate imagination and playfulness of children to teach them the eight basic forms of a tai chi practice. Children have fun imitating animals while guided by colorful and playful illustrations and photographs of Olson’s son, Lee, performing each posture. Olson uses the language of a storyteller, wonderful animal metaphors that invite children to pretend, and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions so that every child can enjoy such exercises as "Chasing the Monkeys Away," and "Riding the Tiger to the Mountain." The book also includes a fun teaching tale of how tai chi first began that can be read out loud by a parent or independently by the older child. Tai Chi for Kids introduces children to a lifetime of physical fitness and instills in them a love of movement. |
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DISCOVER TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS $13.46 Improved balance, strength, flexibility, stress reduction, and increased confidence are just some Tai Chi’s many benefits. Filmed on an exotic Hawaiian beach, his program introduces a soothing and strengthening introduction to a variety of Tai Chi postures and Chi Kung exercises designed to create a sense of well being as well as increased energy and strength. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi Guide posture, strengthen your core and leg base, and inspire you to move gracefully like a tree in the breeze! The Discover Tai Chi series is filmed in studio and on the beautiful beaches of Hawaii, and is part of the Scott Cole Wellness Series. “Chi Man” Scott Cole considers no audience off-limits. A top wellness expert, lecturer and motivational speaker in over 30 countries, Scott is a former National Aerobic Champion, star of Abs of Steel, and is a pioneer of mind/body exercise. A regular on television (LIVE with Regis and Kelly, The View, The Early Show, CNN Headline News, The Food Network, HGTV, E!, Soap Talk), Scott has also been featured in the Wall Street Journal for the Discover Tai Chi DVD series, received the NAPPA Award for his Get Fit America for Kids DVD, and is an author (Athletic Abs, Human Kinetics 2002) and contributor to over 500 publications worldwide. |
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Healing from Within With Chi Nei Tsang $19.23 Based on the deep breathing exercises of Chi Kung, these Chi Nei Tsang methods were originally used by Taoist monks. Readers will learn to recycle negative energy, recognize patterns of tension, and restore vitality to internal organs. |
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Exercises $13.45 Exercises |
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T’ai Chi for Health and Fitness (DVD) $67.12 Often referred to as meditation in motion, T’ai Chi is an exercise form that is based on a Chinese martial art that involves precisely executed soft, slow-flowing movements. Featuring three separate video programs on a single disc–Introduction to T’ai Chi, Basic Exercises, and Simplified Short Form, T’ai Chi for Health and Fitness presents a detailed overview of the basic philosophical principles, components, and techniques inherent in this controlled form of human movement. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). |
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Chi Energy Workbook $3.98 From a best-selling author and internationally regarded feng shui consultant comes a groundbreaking and thoroughly practical workbook on understanding chi—the essential energy behind every holistic therapy.Chi is the power that makes every form of holistic healing and wellness work, from shiatsu to feng shui, from Reiki to moxibustion. This practical, invaluable, and fully illustrated workbook contains the secrets of generating that vital force and living a happier, healthier life. It explains in a clear and lucid way the mind-body connection; teaches you how to sense your own chi energy field (and interact with those of others); and shows how to create a more balanced lifestyle. Color photographs display a variety of exercises—including t’ai chi and chi gong —as well as therapies, such as acupressure, that will improve sleep, beat stress, and get the energy flowing. There are even delicious chi-boosting recipes that nourish body and soul. Throughout, the author’s boxed tips help keep you on the right track as these positive strategies become an indispensable part of your life. A Main Selection of One Spirit Bookclub.Simon Brown is the author of the huge international best-sellers Practical Feng Shui and Practical Feng Shui Solutions. A highly regarded feng shui consultant, his clients include well-known celebrities and numerous large companies, such as The Body Shop and British Airways |
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Tai-Chi Ch’uan $17.48 Tai-chi Ch’uan is an ancient Chinese art based on the principles of physiology, psychology, and dynamics for the purpose of increasing and sustaining health. By practicing Tai-chi Chu’an, you can strengthen muscles, promote and regulate good blood circulation, refresh your whole body-and stimulate your spirit as well. Proper practice of the simple exercises clearly shown in this book can improve your digestion, adjust your weight up or down, clear your mind, allow you to think more clearly, and help you in dozens of ways you will find almost miraculous. |
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Tai-Chi Ch’Uan $24.95 Tai-chi Ch’uan is an ancient Chinese art based on the principles of physiology, psychology, and dynamics for the purpose of increasing and sustaining health. By practicing Tai-chi Chu’an, you can strengthen muscles, promote and regulate good blood circulation, refresh your whole body-and stimulate your spirit as well. Proper practice of the simple exercises clearly shown in this book can improve your digestion, adjust your weight up or down, clear your mind, allow you to think more clearly, and help you in dozens of ways you will find almost miraculous. |
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Chi Kung For Beginners (For Beginners (Llewellyn’s)) $11.98 There’s a vibrant source of energy that fuels the universe, and it’s available for you to use to meet any physical or mental challenge. That energy is chi, and you can harness its power through the exacting yet simple methods of breath control and movement known as Chi Kung. Stop feeling rundown and spiritless. Through conscious interaction with this universal energy, you can revitalize your immune system and store up reserves of strength. Chi Kung for Beginners takes you progressively through the exercises: the preparatory stages; meridian-clearing techniques; mediation techniques; body movements; and advanced techniques of focusing, storing, redirecting, and extending chi from your body. |
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T’Ai Chi for Seniors $14.48 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. |
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TAI CHI & QIGONG 2 $17.06 This video is from a three-volume series that presents the philosophy and techniques of the ancient Chinese practices of t’ai chi and qigong. Both disciplines focus upon the control of qi, the universal life force found in the breath and throughout the body. Long-established postures and exercises promote the free flow of qi throughout the body, resulting in vibrant health. In the Chinese way, vibrant health is a prerequisite for achieving a quiet heart and mind, which promote longevity. Instruction is provided by practitioner Bill Douglas. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide |
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TAI CHI & QIGONG 3 $17.06 This video is the final program in a three-part series that presents instruction in the ancient Chinese arts of t’ai chi and qigong. Both disciplines use body postures to promote the free flow of qi, or basic life force, throughout the body. The control of the breath enhances the body’s vitality. In Chinese philosophy, vibrant health is considered a prerequisite for achieving a quiet heart and mind, which in turn promote longevity. Practitioner Bill Douglas presents the exercises in a straightforward way. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide |
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Dr. Mao’s Harmony Tai Chi $15.98 Following the success of Secrets of Longevity Dr. Maoshing Ni brings us Harmony Tai Chi. In this easy-to-navigate book, Dr. Mao draws on his years of experience as a tai chi master to present an exercise program that is a celebration of life itself. More than a standard guidebook, Dr. Mao’s Harmony Tai Chi focuses on awakening the spirit while strengthening the body. Ideal for both beginners and those looking to deepen their tai chi practice, Dr. Mao’s Harmony Tai Chi fully outlines the 18 foundation exercises. Illustrations show how to execute the forms, and the concealed Wire-O binding makes it easy to lay the book flat while following the movements. Dr. Mao provides pointers on correct execution and enlightening counsel on how to integrate this gentle exercise into even the most demanding schedule. |
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Iron Shirt Chi Kung $14.48 An introduction to the ancient Kung Fu practice designed to unify physical, mental, and spiritual health• Describes the unique Iron Shirt air-packing techniques that protect vital organs from injuries• Explains the rooting practice exercises necessary to stabilize and center oneself• Includes guidelines for building an Iron Shirt Chi Kung daily practiceLong before the advent of firearms, Iron Shirt Chi Kung, a form of Kung Fu, built powerful bodies able to withstand hand-to-hand combat. Even then, however, martial use was only one aspect of Iron Shirt Chi Kung, and today its other aspects remain vitally significant for anyone seeking better health, a sound mind, and spiritual growth.In Iron Shirt Chi Kung Master Mantak Chia introduces this ancient practice that strengthens the internal organs, establishes roots to the earth’s energy, and unifies physical, mental, and spiritual health. Through a unique system of breathing exercises, he demonstrates how to permanently pack concentrated air into the connective tissues (the fasciae) surrounding vital organs, making them nearly impervious to injuries–a great benefit to athletes and other performers. He shows readers how once they root themselves in the earth they can direct its gravitational and healing power throughout their bone structure. Additionally, Master Chia presents postural forms, muscle-tendon meridians, and guidelines for developing a daily practice routine. After becoming rooted and responsive, practitioners of Iron Shirt Chi Kung can then focus on higher spiritual work. |
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Discovering Chi: Energy Exercise, Emotional Vitality $11.36 Chinese philosophy holds that the source of human well-being stems from the life force called chi, and that daily cultivation of chi can lead to health benefits such as toned muscles, improved balance, increased energy, strengthened immunity, heightened metabolism, and overall happiness. Instructor Linda Modaro presents a workout series specially designed to stimulate chi through a routine of simple exercises drawing from the chi gong and tai chi traditions. This volume addresses the relationship between chi and emotions with a program of movements working each of the five primary emotions. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. |
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The Healing Art of Tai Chi $3.48 If you see T’ai Chi for the first time, you might wonder whether you’re witnessing a form of dance, prayer, stretching exercise, deep-breathing program, or a martial art. The answer would be "yes" to all of the above and more. T’ai Chi, like most ancient Eastern practices, does not fit strict Western categories. As this book testifies, T’ai Chi among other things offers relief from stress, breathing disorders, muscular ailments, chronic headaches, as well as a variety of modern office and sports-related complaints and deep emotional problems. Few today are as well positioned to explain the healing powers of T’ai Chi as Dr. Martin Lee. Dr. Lee is a renowned engineering physicist, known as the "guru" of model-based accelerator control systems, who helped design an atomic accelerator that led to Nobel Prize-winning discoveries of the "Si" particle. He is also a T’ai Chi master, the only American who has studied with Yu Pen-Shih, one of China’s foremost Ch’i Kung masters. Dr. Lee has developed a ground-breaking practical program that combines Eastern and Western approaches to wellness which he calls "physical philosophy." Its goal is to help people become "one with nature," a Buddhist term for the restoration of health. The rewards of his program he describes as Self-Happiness, Self-Control, Self-Realization, and Self-Healing. Each of these benefits receives a carefully developed chapter complete with exercises to build healthy habits. On every page, the central focus is on the flow of energy or "inner breath" that T’ai Chi is designed to evoke through four basic instructions: Relax. Breathe. Feel the earth. Do nothing extra. Here is a valuable health/exercise/meditation program, a breakthrough in combining the most ancient spiritual insights with the most advanced scientific knowledge. |
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Tai Chi & Chi Kung $10.93 Tai Chi & Chi Kung |
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Mon Chi Chi $11.97 Mon Chi Chi |
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Chi Nei Tsang $15.98 An ancient Taoist system for detoxifying and rejuvenating the internal organs • Presents techniques to clear blockages in the body’s energy flow • Includes illustrated exercises to relieve common ailments, revitalize the organs, and enable readers to take charge of their own health and well-being • Focuses on the navel center, where negative emotions, stress, and illness accumulate The techniques of Chi Nei Tsang evolved in Asia during an era when few physicians were available and people had to know how to heal themselves. Many people today have symptoms that modern medicine is not able to cure because a physical source for the problem is not easily found. The energies of negative emotions, stress, and tension–all common in modern life–and the weight of past illness accumulate in the abdominal center, causing energy blockages and congestion. When this occurs, all vital functions stagnate and myriad problems arise. By practicing the techniques of Chi Nei Tsang, this stagnation is removed and the vital organs surrounding the navel center are detoxified and rejuvenated. Master Chia teaches readers how to avoid absorbing negative energies from others and take full charge of their health through the self-healing techniques of Chi Nei Tsang. He offers fully illustrated exercises that show how to detoxify the internal organs and clear the energy (chi) channels throughout the body. He also presents methods for balancing emotions, managing stress, and observing the body in order to recognize, ameliorate, and prevent maladies before they become a problem. |
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Tai Chi for Staying Young $13.98 Strengthen Your Body, Improve Your Balance and Rejuvenate Your SpiritThe ancient Chinese health system of tai chi is now practiced throughout the world more regularly than any other form of exercise. It promises all the benefits of a strong body, and it is also noted for calming the mind and improving balance — an especially important issue for older people. Now, in Tai Chi for Staying Young, world-renowned Master Lam Kam-Chuen provides a gentle, step-by-step program suitable for people of all ages and at all stages of fitness.Centuries of practice have perfected this method of soothing the mind and alleviating stress. These exercises can be performed anytime, anywhere, and they require no special clothing, shoes or equipment. You can do them alone or with others, at home or even outside. Tai chi is not competitive, and you can work at your own pace as the slow, steady movements smooth the breathing and increase the intake of oxygen into the lungs. This carefully designed program greatly enhances circulation — without leaving you gasping for breath.In Tai Chi for Staying Young, you can expect:Gentle exercises that fit easily into your daySlow movements, accompanied by natural breathing, that relax the whole body and promote physical as well as mental healthA combination of stillness and movement designed to release muscle tension, enhance circulation and bring greater elasticity and strength to all major jointsA program that is safe and beneficial for those with blood pressure and cardiac problemsImproved balance that reduces the risk of falls |
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Discover T’ai Chi with Scott Cole: For Beginners $12.71 Improved balance, strength, flexibility, stress reduction, and increased confidence are just some Tai Chi’s many benefits. Filmed on an exotic Hawaiian beach, his program introduces a soothing and strengthening introduction to a variety of Tai Chi postures and Chi Kung exercises designed to create a sense of well being as well as increased energy and strength. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi |