{"product_id":"find-peace-with-tai-chi-teach-yourself","title":"Find Peace with Tai Chi: Teach Yourself","description":"Product Description\n\nIs this the right book for me?\n\nThis is the perfect introduction for beginners who want to learn the essential principles behind Tai Chi without overcomplicated instructions or confusing detail. You will learn the basic ideas and get into the Tai Chi way of thinking before picking up the 'form' and exercises through a series of simple illustrations designed for all abilities, leaving you with the perfect antidote to the stresses of 21st-century life.\n\nFind Peace with Tai Chi includes:\n\nChapter 1: Background\nWhat does 'tai chi' mean?\nThe tai chi form\nOrigins of tai chi\nHow long does it take to learn?\nWhat are the benefits?\nThe nature of ch'i\nAtmospheric ch'i\n\nChapter 2: Gently does it\nHow fast? How slow?\nBreathing made visible\nPractice\nGetting started\n\nChapter 3: Tips and suggestions\nDos and don'ts\nPosture\nBasic stances\nGetting about\n\nChapter 4: The form - part one\nStep-by-step instructions\n\nChapter 5: The form - part two\nStep-by-step instructions\n\nChapter 6: In depth\nAdditional notes on the movement\nTest your knowledge\nChapter 7: Tai chi and health\nCirculation\nBreathing\nLymph\nNerves, sensations and thoughts\nFood and how to deal with it\nBones\nMuscles\nGlands\nUrinary and reproductive systems\nSex\nStaying healthy\n\nChapter 8: Tai chi - the learning experience\nQuestions in class\nLetters and correspondence\n\nChapter 9: Body, mind and spirit\nFinding a teacher\nBetween heaven and earth\nCh'i kung\nThe five elements: pathways between body and mind\nTaoism\n\nLearn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features:\n\nNot got much time?\nOne, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.\n\nAuthor insights\nLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.\n\nTest yourself\nTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.\n\nExtend your knowledge\nExtra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the subject.\n\nFive things to remember\nQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.\n\nTry this\nInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.\n\nBook Description\n\nUse this straightforward and thoughtful introduction to the ancient art of Tai Chi to learn how to find both spiritual and physical well-being.\n\nAbout the Author\n\nRobert Parry has taught tai chi extensively at adult education level. His techniques are infused with a rich understanding of acupuncture and oriental medicine, both of which he has studied formally.","brand":"Teach Yourself","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40440785502293,"sku":"9781444101119N","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2481\/5790\/products\/efb7dec5-5b8b-4134-9d61-7f18571d93e9.jpg?v=1669996214","url":"https:\/\/smeikalbooks.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/find-peace-with-tai-chi-teach-yourself","provider":"smeikalbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}