Summary: Increase flexibility & strength, improve your health & vitality, transform yourself, feel younger & more energized. Tai Chi for beginners is the perfect way to explore and experience the numerous benefits of Tai Chi. These 8 easy-to-follow lessons teach the Tai Chi postures with clear, step-by-step instructions. This ancient, meditative practice of the Yang style 24 posture form is designed to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Body Wisdom Media 2006
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Summary: "Lou Reed was a musician, singer, songwriter, poet, and founding member of the legendary rock band the Velvet Underground. He collaborated with many artists, from Andy Warhol and John Cale to Robert Wilson and Metallica. Reed had a groundbreaking solo career that spanned five decades until his death in 2013. Reed was also an accomplished martial artist whose practice began in the 1980s. He...
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 REED, LOU REESummary: "Essentials of Tai Chi and Qigong is a complete introduction to the practice, history, benefits, and philosophy of these immensely rewarding activities. In 24 half-hour lessons, you learn the fundamentals of tai chi and qigong from an internationally renowned tai chi champion and trainer, David-Dorian Ross, who has been practicing tai chi for more than 35 years"--Publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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Publisher / Publication Date: New Page Books 2004
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Summary: Explains the excercises of tai chi with photographs illustrating each step.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Pub. 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.7 CHAEvans, Mark
Summary: This new book explores meditation, then describes simple methods to achieve the meditative state and help you to improve your confidence, solve problems and cope with stress. The principles of yoga are also discussed, as is Tai Chi.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hermes House 1999
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Publisher / Publication Date: Eagle Editions 2000
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Summary: Details the art, practice, and health benefits of tai chi, explaining how the martial art can help ease chronic pain and illness, deal with stress, and resolve conflicts, as well as increase mindfulness and improve breathing.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Da Capo Lifelong 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.7148 ROSSummary: "ChiRunning combines the ancient wisdom of T'ai Chi with modern physics to transform your running experience. This easy-to-follow video gives you clear, step-by-step lessons for every aspect of the ChiRunning technique. ChiRunning goes beyond traditional cardiovascular and aerobic conditioning by incorporating energy efficiency and injury prevention techniques into your running form. You will...
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Publisher / Publication Date: ChiLiving 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.42 CHISummary: Discover improved balance, strength, flexibility, and mobility at any age with gentle therapeutic Tai Chi-inspired exercise from America's premier Tai Chi and fitness expert, Scott Cole. Guiding you through a delectable continuum of breath, movement, Tai Chi, Chi Kung, stretching, and chair exercise, Discover Tai Chi for Balance and Mobility delivers easy-to-follow, effective exercises to help...
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Publisher / Publication Date: BayView Fitness 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.7148 DISSummary: "The most popular style of tai chi, Yang style is known for its smooth, harmonious movements which create a wavelike appearance in motion. On this DVD, Master Xing teaches you the Simplified Tai Chi 24 Form and the Tai Chi Sword 32 Form. The soft and flowing movements nurture a healing energy in the practitioner, which has led many people to practice Yang style for its health...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Turtle Press 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.7148 TAIDreyer, Danny.
Summary: A running coach and nationally ranked ultra-marathon runner draws on the principles of t'ai chi to develop a comprehensive running program that promotes greater speed and distance with less effort while preventing injuries.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.42 DRESummary: "Sun style was developed by Master Sun Lu-Tang, using elements from various Chinese boxing schools. It features quick hand and foot movements as well as smooth footwork, earning it the name of 'the form of the flowing steps.' On this DVD, Master Xing teaches you the 73-movement form developed by the Chinese National Wushu Association from the traditional Sun family form for international...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Turtle Press 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.7148 TAICohen, Matthew
Summary: Martial arts expert Matthew Cohen presents two complete workouts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Acacia 2011
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Summary: "Bruce Frantzis' comprehensive guide reveals why tai chi is effective at helping millions improve their health, relieve stress and reverse the effects of aging, and helps advanced students upgrade their practice and beginners choose the appropriate style and teacher"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Blue Snake Books 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.7148 FRASummary: Master-Teacher David-Dorian Ross leads you through a simple tai chi lesson. Perfect for any age, this follow-along routine is shown in a mirror-view format with nothing to memorize. Just follow along, and enjoy the health benefits of tai chi, including improved mobility, balance, strength and flexibility. The number one online bestselling beginner Tai Chi DVD of 2017.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ymaa Publication Center 2017
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Chen style is the oldest form of tai chi, from which all other styles were created. The movements of this flowing form can be smooth as a stream or as powerful as a tidal wave. Master Guangzhi Xing teaches you the two most popular Chen style forms, Chen style 38 form and Chen style broadsword form, demonstrating from the front, rear, and side views, performing the complete form and then...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Turtle Press 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.7148 TAIChoy, Peter Chin Kean.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lyons Press 2001
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barnes & Noble Books 1999
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Summary: A practical guide that teaches the principles of T'ai Chi, incorporating it into a walking regimen.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2006
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hermes House 2002
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Summary: The reader must make the right decisions in order to get out of the Red Flowers gang and their evil business of importing illegal aliens into a life of violence and modern-day slavery.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chooseco 2006