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001 2012935351
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008 120313s2012 inuao b 001 0 eng d
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020 $a9781615642106
020 $a1615642102
035 $a(OCoLC)ocn811564606
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050 00 $aGV504$b.D68 2012
082 04 $a613.7/148$223
100 1 $aDouglas, Bill.
245 14 $aThe complete idiot's guide to T'ai Chi and QiGong :$billustrated /$cby Bill Douglas and Angela Wong Douglas.
246 30 $aComplete idiot's guide
246 30 $aT'ai chi and qigong illustrated
250 $a4th ed.
260 $aIndianapolis :$bAlpha Books,$cc2012.
300 $axxiii, 300 p. :$bill., photos ;$c25 cm.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 0 $apt. 1. T'ai Chi : relax into raw power -- pt. 2. Suiting up and setting out -- pt. 3. Starting down the QiGong path to T'ai Chi -- pt. 4. Learning a T'ai Chi long form -- pt. 5. T'ai Chi's buffet of short, sword, and fan styles -- pt. 6. Life applications.
520 $aIf you want to lower your stress levels, reduce your anxiety, and improve your overall well-being, you've come to the right place. By practicing T'ai Chi and QiGong, two ancient marital arts as relevant today as they were thousands of years ago - you can increase your flexibility, restore your balance, and enhance your body's natural healing powers. Full of easy-to-follow instructions and over 300 clear illustrations, this revised and updated guide gives you everything you need to know to reap the numerous healing benefits of T'ai Chi and QiGong. In it, you get : *A look at the history of T'ai Chi and QiGong and why these centuries-old arts are still significant today. *Insider information on getting started with T'ai Chi along with tips on making your experience more meaningful. *Easy sitting and moving QiGong exercises for young, old, and everyone in between. *Detailed directions for all 64 T'ai Chi postures, with details on weight shift, energy flow, and so much more. *A review of the various forms of T'ai Chi, including short, sword, and fan styles. *Simple suggestions for using T'ai Chi and QiGong to help treat illnesses and support a healthy lifestyle. *Nearly 150 web-support videos (in Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X compatible format) that provide 3 hours of instruction, explanation, and animation tutorials!
650 0 $aTai chi.
650 0 $aQi gong.
650 0 $aBreathing exercises.
700 1 $aDouglas, Angela Wong.
856 42 $3Contributor biographical information$uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1306/2012935351-b.html
856 42 $3Publisher description$uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1306/2012935351-d.html