The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi
12 Weeks to a Healthy Body, Strong Heart, and Sharp Mind
Shambhala · Print & ebook · April 9, 2013
A longtime teacher and Harvard researcher presents the latest science on the benefits of T’ai Chi as well as a practical daily program for practitioners of all ages Conventional medical science on the Chinese art of T’ai Chi now shows what T’ai Chi masters have known for centuries: regular practice leads to more vigor and flexibility, better balance and mobility, and a sense of well-being.
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- Who it’s for
- A clear-eyed blend of health research, Tai Chi principles, and a brief practical program.
- Genres
- Tai Chi, Alternative & Complementary Medicine, Martial Arts
- Published
- Shambhala, April 9, 2013
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A longtime teacher and Harvard researcher presents the latest science on the benefits of T’ai Chi as well as a practical daily program for practitioners of all ages Conventional medical science on the Chinese art of T’ai Chi now shows what T’ai Chi masters have known for centuries: regular practice leads to more vigor and flexibility, better balance and mobility, and a sense of well-being.
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Cutting-edge research from Harvard Medical School also supports the long-standing claims that T’ai Chi also has a beneficial impact on the health of the heart, bones, nerves and muscles, immune system, and the mind. This research provides fascinating insight into the underlying physiological mechanisms that explain how T’ai Chi actually works. Dr. Peter M. Wayne, a longtime T’ai Chi teacher and a researcher at Harvard Medical School, developed and tested protocols similar to the simplified program he includes in this book, which is suited to people of all ages, and can be done in just a few minutes a day. This book includes: • The basic program, illustrated by more than 50 photographs • Practical tips for integrating T’ai Chi into everyday activities • An introduction to the traditional principles of T’ai Chi • Up-to-date summaries of the research on the health benefits of T’ai Chi • How T’ai Chi can enhance work productivity, creativity, and sports performance • And much more
Research Meets Practice
A clear-eyed blend of health research, Tai Chi principles, and a brief practical program.
Come here for
- The science behind Tai Chi’s health claims
- A practical routine that takes a few minutes a day
Expect
- Research summaries alongside traditional principles
- An illustrated basic program and tips for everyday practice
Where it sits
| Tai Chi | 98% |
|---|---|
| Alternative & Complementary Medicine | 29% |
| Martial Arts | 23% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Health & Wellness
- Tai Chi
- Energy Healing
- Authors
- Peter Wayne, Mark L. Fuerst, Peter M. Wayne
- Publisher
- Shambhala
- Published
- April 9, 2013
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Health & Wellness