Awards

• Runner-up for USA Best Book Awards 2017 (United States)

Overview

Learn the fundamentals of tai chi in ten weeks Dr. Aihan Kuhn teaches readers the twenty-four-step Yang-style form. She shares insight on warming up, healing, and avoiding injury.  Each day millions of people around the world practice tai chi for wellness, focus, and self-defense. This is a lifelong path. Tai chi is more than just a physical exercise. It is a way of life - an art that helps us cultivate health, balance, and qi (energy). For the novice, this idea can be exciting but also daunting. Dr. Aihan Kuhn is a master instructor of tai chi and qigong. In this book she shares the lessons she's learned in a lifetime of studying and teaching. She is warm and encouraging, making readers of all ages and backgrounds feel welcome.

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Author:   Dr. Aihan Kuhn, C.M.D DIPL. OBT.
Publisher:   YMAA Publication Center
Imprint:   YMAA Publication Center
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.40cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.80cm
Weight:   0.544kg
ISBN:  

9781594395055

ISBN 10:   1594395055
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   15 June 2017
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents A Word From Dr.Kuhn Preface The Student's Moral Character Introduction to Tai Chi What is Tai Chi How Tai Chi and Qi Gong Work in the Human Healing Process The Health Benefits of Tai Chi and Qi Gong Practice How Tai Chi and Qi Gong Prevent Brain Aging and Memory Loss The Difference between Tai Chi and Qi Gong Fundamental Principles of Tai Chi Practice Tai Chi Mental Status and Physical Postures Tai Chi Basic Movement Requirements Tai Chi Practice Requirements Tai Chi Mentality Requirement How to Avoid Injuries in Tai Chi Practice Suggestions and Precautions Guidelines for Your Learning Journey Warm-Up Exercises Tai Chi Basics (Exercise Sequence) Tai Chi Qi Gong (Exercise Sequence) 10 Week Learning Guidelines Tai Chi Chuan Form Self-Check List - Where Am I In Tai Chi Practice? Glossary Appendix Index About the Author

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Dr. Aihan Kuhn, C.M.D. DIPL. OBT. is an internationally recognized expert instructor of tai chi, qigong, and tui na. She is a medical doctor trained in both Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine. Dr. Kuhn graduated from Hunan Medical University in Changsha, China, and served as an OB-GYN in Chinese hospitals. She has studied tai chi and qigong since 1978. Her previous books are Natural Healing with Qigong (2004) and Simple Chinese Medicine (2009), both available from YMAA Publication Center. Dr. Kuhn is president of the Tai Chi Qigong Healing Institute. She lives and teaches in Sarasota, Florida.

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