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Finalist - 2014 IndieFab Book Awards The Internal Foundation of Tai Chi Chuan 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 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*To accelerate 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 reduce stress*They loosen muscles and joints*They stimulate qi flow*They can help develop a strong immune system*They sharpen concentration*They build a deeper awareness of breath and body coordination
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1: General Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The Definition of Qi and Qigong
1.3 A Brief History of Qigong
1.4 Categories of Qigong
1.5 A Brief History of Taijiquan
1.6 Qigong Theory
1.7 General Concepts of Qigong Training
1.8 Taijiquan and Qigong
1.9 How to Use This Book 36 References
Chapter 2: The Root of Taijiquan—Yin and Yang
2.1 The Concept of Yin and Yang, Kan and Li
2.2 Yin and Yang in Taijiquan
Chapter 3: Taiji Qigong
3.1 General Training Concepts
3.2 Fundamental Training Principles
3.3 Warm-up Qigong
3.4 Still Taiji Qigong
3.5 Moving Taiji Qigong 86 References
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
Glossary and Translation of Chinese Terms
About the Author
Index
