The Harvard medical school guide to tai chi : 12 weeks to a healthy body, strong heart, and sharp mind /
| Main Author: | Wayne, Peter. |
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| Other Authors: | Fuerst, Mark. |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Call Number: | RM727.T34 W39 2013 |
| Institution: | Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Negeri Perak |
| Library: | Main Library |
| Record Id / ISBN-0: | ppap.51994 / 9781590309421 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| Online Public Access Catalog: | Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Negeri Perak |
| Published: |
Boston :
Shambhala,
2013.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction: East meets West at Harvard medical school
- pt. 1. Tai chi and its essential elements
- The ancient promise of, and modern need for, tai chi
- The eight active ingredients of tai chi
- Put the principles into practice: a simplified tai chi protocol
- pt. 2. Proof of the promise: tai chi through the lens of modern science
- Improve your balance and bones
- Ease your aches and pains
- Strengthen your heart
- Deepen and enrich your breathing
- Sharpen your mind
- Enhance psychological well being and sleep quality
- pt. 3. Integrating tai chi into everyday life
- Tai chi for two
- Cross-train with tai chi
- On-the-job tai chi
- Enhance your creativity
- Lifelong learning with tai chi
- Afterword: Tai chi and 21st century medicine.