Book: Tai Chi Qigong—The Internal Foundation of Tai Chi Chuan by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming

This book was formerly titled The Essence of Taiji Qigong. The companion DVD is titled The Essence of Taiji Qigong.

This revised edition of our best selling beginner Tai Chi Qigong book includes a new and modern easy-to-follow layout. Every qigong movement is presented in 2-4 large photographs with clear instructions, followed by a discussion of how the movements aid in improving Tai Chi practice.

Tai chi chuan is an internal martial art that uses soft/round movements to redirect an opponent's incoming force.

Qigong exercises are an internal method of increasing and circulating your body's energy (qi).

This book teaches tai chi qigong exercises that are useful for improving your tai chi skills and overall health.

IF YOU ALREADY KNOW A TAI CHI FORM, here are a few ways that you will use tai chi qigong to reach new levels of skill and ability.

• To feel qi
• To regulate body, breathing, and intention
• To learn how to use intention to lead qi
• To learn how to circulate qi
• To learn how to expand qi
• To learn how to use qi to energize muscles
• Accelerates the health benefits of tai chi

IF YOU DON'T KNOW TAI CHI, but want to benefit from qigong exercises, here are a few ways tai chi qigong can help you.

• The exercises are short and easy to learn
• They help reduces stress
• They loosens muscles and joints
• They stimulates qi flow
• They can help develop a strong immune system
• They sharpen concentration
• They build a deeper awareness of breath and body coordination

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DVD: Tai Chi Qigong—The Internal Foundation of Tai Chi Chuan by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming

Tai Chi Qigong is an ancient Chinese set of exercises which develops the strength and flexibility of the body, increases your vitality, and promotes deep relaxation.

The movements also prepare your body and mind for great Tai Chi (Taiji) practice by loosening your joints, warming your muscles, stimulating your Qi (energy) flow, and sharpening your concentration. Qigong is the key to developing the phenomenal internal power of Tai Chi Chuan.

In this DVD, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches the purpose and methods of Tai Chi Qigong, and demonstrates more techniques than are shown in the book, including:

• Stretching
• Loosening, Rotating, Coiling, and Wrist Settling Warm Up Exercises
• Wai Dan (External Elixir) Standing Still Meditation
• Stationary Tai Chi Qigong: Primary, Coiling, and Rocking Sets
• The rare Walking Tai Chi Qigong set

In addition, regular Qigong practice accelerates the health benefits of Tai Chi. You'll enjoy reduced stress, a stronger immune system, and a deeper awareness of breath and body coordination. This authoritative guide can be used with any style of Tai Chi Chuan, and it is a great way for anyone to energize the body, raise the spirit, and deepen your understanding of your practice and your health.

"One of America's most sought after instructors of Qigong" - The Omega Institute.

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