James Drewe

Using the revolutionary Flowmotion system of displaying movement on the page, this is the ultimate guide to the ancient Chinese health and relaxation regime, T'ai Chi. Including essential background information, the book guides readers through a complete T'ai Chi routine. By combining physical movement with mental focus on the flow of chi (universal energy) through the human body, T'ai Chi has been shown to have real health benefits. T'ai Chi movements will help to promote proper posture and breathing as well as improving joint flexibility and general ease of movement. The book explains the basic stances along with hand and feet positions preparing for the T'ai Chi movement. The T'ai Chi routine is described over the next five chapters, each focusing on a particular aspect of movement or balance. (blurb)… (meer)