The Harvard medical school guide to tai chi : 12 weeks to a healthy body, strong heart, and sharp mind /
Conventional medical science on the Chinese art of Tai Chi now shows what Tai Chi masters have known for centuries: regular practice leads to more vigor and flexibility, better balance and mobility, and a sense of well-being. Cutting-edge research from Harvard Medical School also supports the long-s...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Boston :
Shambhala,
2013
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| Edition: | First edition. |
| Series: | Harvard health publications book.
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| Summary: | Conventional medical science on the Chinese art of Tai Chi now shows what Tai Chi masters have known for centuries: regular practice leads to more vigor and flexibility, better balance and mobility, and a sense of well-being. Cutting-edge research from Harvard Medical School also supports the long-standing claims that Tai 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 Tai Chi actually works. Dr. Peter M. Wayne, a longtime Tai 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. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xiii, 336 pages) : illustrations. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780834828483 0834828480 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |
