Sunrise Tai Chi: Awaken, Heal and Strengthen Your Mind, Body and Spirit

Awaken, Heal, and Strengthen Your Mind, Body and SpiritEach day, millions of people worldwide practice Tai Chi Chuan, which has been known for centuries to promote deep relaxation and excellent health, to prevent injuries and illnesses, and to improve martial skills.Tai Chi has steadily become a popular form of Mind/Body exercise as more and more people in the west discover the rich rewards of living in a holistic way. Tai Chi is a journey through the mind, the body, and the spirit, that can be practiced by everyone. Increasingly, you can see people practicing in the park – moving slowly in a meditative state, or even perfecting their martial arts skills.But, what is Tai Chi really?This book clearly introduces the history and underlying principles of Tai Chi Chuan (taijiquan) from a modern and unique perspective. For the beginner, this program is a comprehensive introduction to authentic Tai Chi, allowing you to fine-tune your Mind/Body skills and create balance among them. For the intermediate and advanced, it includes important directions and instructions, helping you improve and expand Mind/Body knowledge. In the end, you will understand and experience the ultimate goal of Tai Chi; the harmonizing of the three forces – human, earth, and heaven.The Sunrise Tai Chi form is the protocol used at Tufts School of Medicine for the R-21 studies of healing rheumatoid osteoarthritis of the knee with tai chi.Develop symmetry and balance between strength and flexibilityLoosen and strengthen muscles, tendons, and ligamentsImprove circulation of blood and Qi energyLearn how to increase bone densityMassage internal organs with gentle movementBoost your immune system to help heal chronic conditions, including Arthritis, Osteoperosis, Sarcopenia, and CancerImprove your quality of life and daily physical performanceTap into the abundant energy of the universeLearn and improve your martial arts skills Read more