Tai Chi in 10 Weeks: A Beginner's Guide

Especially designed for learning Tai Chi at home

Tai Chi in 10 Weeks is designed to guide beginning students through the fundamentals of tai chi in only ten weeks. Dr. Aihan Kuhn teaches you an easy to learn twenty-four-step Yang-style tai chi form.

Tai chi is best known as a gentle full body exercise that has been proven effective for reducing stress, calming your mind, and boosting your immune system. No wonder, millions of people around the world practice tai chi for health and wellness.

Dr. Aihan Kuhn is a master instructor of tai chi and qigong. In this book she shares the lessons she's learned in a lifetime of studying and teaching. She is warm and encouraging, making readers of all ages and backgrounds feel welcome.

This book features:

• A ten-week calendar to guide you through your introduction to tai chi
• Over 200 beautiful full-color photos
• Warm, welcoming instruction from a master of tai chi and qigong

With this book you will:

• Learn the twenty-four-step Yang-style form
• Understand the fundamentals of tai chi
• Discover not just the physical postures of tai chi, but also its psychological, emotional, and spiritual benefits

"Tai chi is a life journey," Dr. Kuhn writes. "Part of my success is from my patients and students that understand that prevention requires participation. They practice tai chi and qigong on a regular basis, which is key to their health and healing. Can you really learn tai chi in 10 weeks? Yes, you can learn the fundamentals of tai chi. You can build the foundation for this life-changing journey. Tai Chi in 10 Weeks is your road map."

ISBN-13: 9781594399343

Media Type: Hardcover

Publisher: YMAA Publication Center

Publication Date: 04-04-2023

Pages: 222

Product Dimensions: 7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 1.00(d)

Aihan Kuhn, C.M.D., is a Chinese medical doctor trained in both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is a graduate of the Hunan Medical University, Changsha China. In China, Dr. Kuhn practiced OB/GYN in Chinese hospitals (1983-1988), studied Tai Chi and Chi Kung (since 1978) and returns each year to advance her training in both Traditional Chinese Medicine and martial arts. Dr. Kuhn is the director and owner of the Chinese Medicine for Health Clinic in Holliston Massachusetts. President and founder of the non-profit Tai Chi & Qigong Healing Institute which promotes natural energy healing and research for treating incurable diseases with Qigong. Dr. Kuhn treats patients with various methods of TCM and Qigong at her Massachusetts clinic, lectures to both healthcare professionals and the general public, and offers Qigong and Tai Chi classes at her Holliston school. Aihan Kuhn resides with her family in Sarasota, Florida.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents A Word From Dr.Kuhn Preface The Student’s Moral Character Introduction to Tai Chi What is Tai Chi How Tai Chi and Qi Gong Work in the Human Healing Process The Health Benefits of Tai Chi and Qi Gong Practice How Tai Chi and Qi Gong Prevent Brain Aging and Memory Loss The Difference between Tai Chi and Qi Gong Fundamental Principles of Tai Chi Practice Tai Chi Mental Status and Physical Postures Tai Chi Basic Movement Requirements Tai Chi Practice Requirements Tai Chi Mentality Requirement How to Avoid Injuries in Tai Chi Practice Suggestions and Precautions Guidelines for Your Learning Journey Warm-Up Exercises Tai Chi Basics (Exercise Sequence) Tai Chi Qi Gong (Exercise Sequence) 10 Week Learning Guidelines Tai Chi Chuan Form Self-Check List - Where Am I In Tai Chi Practice? Glossary Appendix Index About the Author