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" T'ai chi for seniors : "
by Philip Bonifonte.
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BL
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1015712
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b770082
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| Main Entry
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Bonifonte, Philip,1958-
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| Title & Author
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T'ai chi for seniors : : how to gain flexibility, strength, and inner peace /\ by Philip Bonifonte.
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| Publication Statement
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Franklin Lakes, NJ :: New Page Books,, ©2004.
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213 pages :: illustrations ;; 26 cm
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1564146979
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: 9781564146977
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Includes index.
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| Contents
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Living in the Past -- What is T'ai Chi, and Why Should I Care? The Basics -- Hey, That Feels Good! The Benefits of Practicing T'ai Chi -- T'ai Chi's Little Sister: Qigong Basics -- On Your Mark, Get Set, Relax! Preparing for T'ai Chi Play -- Living in the Present -- Dem Bones, Dem Bones, Dem Cold Bones: Warm-Up Exercises -- Flow Like a River: Qigong Exercises -- Shall We Dance? Standing T'ai Chi Exercises -- We All Stand Up, We All Sit Down: Seated Adaptations of T'ai Chi and Qigong -- Living in the Future -- Swimming in Serenity: Meditation Exercises -- Paging Dr. Chi: T'ai Chi in the Rehabilitation Setting -- Tao Now, Brown Cow: Taoism: The Philosophy of T'ai Chi -- Take Two Lizards and Call Me in the Morning: Traditional Chinese Medicine and T'ai Chi -- So, When Do I Get My Black Belt? Intermediate and Advanced T'ai Chi and Qigong.
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| Abstract
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This book gives you all the information you need to undertake a safe, health-improving exercise regimen. These ancient Chinese exercises are fun and low impact and help to alleviate the pains of arthritis, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, and many other "senior" diseases. The book presents an overview of the practice of t'ai chi-from the principles of the movements to the history of the art itself. It discusses various positions and helps you understand what you can hope to accomplish. Plus, methods outlined in this guide can be performed standing or seated with no previous experience necessary, and taking into consideration limited range of movement. All exercises are presented in an easy-to-learn style, with true stories illustrating the benefits that other mature adults have gained from these practices.
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Tai chi for older people.
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Tai chi for older people.
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Tai chi.
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| Dewey Classification
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613.7/148
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GV504.6.A35B66 2004
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T'ai chi
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