15-minute Tai Chi

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The third title in the "15-Minute" series, this practical and easy-to-use book reveals how to fit the popular stress-relieving art of Tai Chi into a busy Western lifestyle. Tai Chi is becoming increasingly popular in the West and is the ideal form of exercise for a busy lifestyle, as it can be practised alone for short periods of time and has many healing and stress-relieving benefits. In this text, Tai Chi Master John Ding, the sixth generation of the Yang style Tai Chi Chuan - the most widely-practised style - lays out an easy-to-follow plan that will bring the rewards of Tai Chi into even the busiest person's life. The book includes: an overview of Tai Chi's history and its relevance in the modern world; the health benefits of Tai Chi; how to fit Tai Chi into your day; breathing and relaxing; the importance of posture; ten step-by-step, and 15-minute routines that are suitable for beginners and address different health problems; energy in daily life and how to take care of yourself; how to bring the principals of Tai Chi into your daily life; and finding the right teacher for you.