內容介紹
老年人太極拳教程這本書是一本很好的老年人太極拳指南。本書通過一些實例介紹了打太極拳的好處。推薦大家下載收藏。
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.
目錄
Chapter 1 .................................................................................................. 11
What is T’ai Chi, and Why Should I Care? The Basics
Chapter 2 .................................................................................................. 21
Hey, That Feels Good! The Benefits of Practicing T’ai Chi
Chapter 3 .................................................................................................. 33
T’ai Chi’s Little Sister: Qigong Basics
Chapter 4 .................................................................................................. 43
On Your Mark, Get Set, Relax! Preparing for T’ai Chi Play
Part II: Living in the Present
57
Chapter 5 .................................................................................................. 59
Dem Bones, Dem Bones, Dem Cold Bones: Warm-Up Exercises
Chapter 6 .................................................................................................. 69
Flow Like a River: Qigong Exercises
Chapter 7 ................................................................................................ 111
Shall We Dance? Standing T’ai Chi Exercises
Chapter 8 ................................................................................................ 123
We All Stand Up, We All Sit Down:
Seated Adaptations of T’ai Chi and Qigong
133
Chapter 9 ................................................................................................ 135
Swimming in Serenity: Meditation Exercises
Chapter 10 .............................................................................................. 149
Paging Dr. Chi: T’ai Chi in the Rehabilitation Setting
Chapter 11 .............................................................................................. 163
Tao Now, Brown Cow: Taoism: The Philosophy of T’ai Chi
Chapter 12 .............................................................................................. 177
Take Two Lizards and Call Me in the Morning:
Traditional Chinese Medicine and T’ai Chi
Conclusion .............................................................................................. 199
So, When Do I Get My Black Belt?
Intermediate and Advanced T’ai Chi and Qigong
Index ....................................................................................................... 205
About the Author .................................................................................... 213
