The Harvard medical school guide to tai chi : 12 weeks to a healthy body, strong heart, and sharp mind
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- ISBN: 9781590309421 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 1590309421 (pbk. : alk. paper)
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Physical Description:
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xiii, 336 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. - Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: Boston : Shambhala, 2013.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | 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 program -- 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. |
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Subject: | Tai chi Therapeutic use Health |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Kirtland Community College Library | RM 727 .T34 W39 2013 | 30775305466337 | General Collection | Available | - |
The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi : 12 Weeks to a Healthy Body, Strong Heart, and Sharp Mind
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The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi : 12 Weeks to a Healthy Body, Strong Heart, and Sharp Mind
Conventional medical science confirms what Tai Chi masters have known for centuries- regular practice leads to longer life, more vigor and flexibility, better balance and mobility, and a sense of well-being. Cutting-edge research from Harvard Medical School now also supports the long-standing claims that Tai Chi has a beneficial impact on the health of the heart, bones, nerves and muscles, immune system, and the mind. This research also provides insight into the underlying physiological mechanisms that explain how Tai Chi works. Dr. Peter Wayne, a longtime Tai Chi teacher and a researcher at Harvard Medical School, developed the simplified program in this book, similar to protocols that have been scientifically demonstrated to work in a number of clinical trials, and which is suited to people of all ages and can be done in just a few minutes a day. The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi includes- .The basic program, illustrated by 52 halftones of the author .Practical tips for integrating Tai Chi into everyday activities .A readable introduction to the traditional principles of Tai Chi as viewed through the lens of medical science .How Tai Chi can improve work productivity, enhance creativity, and boost sports performance