T'ai Chi for Dummies

by Therese Iknoian, Manny Fuentes

For nearly 5,000 years, people have practiced T’ai Chi as a way to prolong life, build strength and stamina, improve concentration, and achieve psychological balance. Hundreds of millions of satisfied customers can’t be wrong. Whether you already dabble in T’ai Chi and would like to get a deeper understanding of the basics, or you’re only thinking about trying it and want to find out more before you take the plunge, T’ai Chi For Dummies is for you. In plain English, Therese Iknoian and Manny Fuentes demystify T’ai Chi principles and practices for Westerners. They unravel exotic sounding terms and concepts and break down movements in ways that more traditional instructors and authors either can’t or won’t. And with the help of crystal-clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions, they get you on track with a T’ai Chi fitness program guaranteed to help you: Discover just how easy it can be to make T’ai Chi and its sister discipline Qigong part of your everyday life. With this friendly reference as your guide you’ll quickly master the basic movements and forms, as well as: Exercise is good for the body and soul. Now let Therese Iknoian and Manny Fuentes show you how to energize, find inner peace, and tone your muscles with the gentle art of T’ai Chi.

Genres: Nonfiction

368 pages, Paperback

First published August 29, 2001

Reviews

[S. Clinton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good basic information on Tai Chi. However, it would be difficult to learn the moves and form from the pictures and descriptions.

[Fox]

even though i practice tai chi 4 some years now,
i feel at times a need 2 go back 2 the basics; not the actual movements but the philosophy and way of life behind it
i feel i need more background at times and this book is pretty simple..can't hurt.

[Lorene · Rating 3 out of 5]

Haven't finished it, but does one ever "finish" reading instructions? Let's hope not!