Increase muscle strength, improve flexibility, and reduce pain and stiffness. Each year, millions of people worldwide discover the incredible physical and mental benefits of tai chi. Now, with Tai Chi Illustrated, you can, too. Internationally renowned instructor Master Pixiang Qiu and mind-body exercise expert Weimo Zhu demonstrate the most effective forms for harnessing the healing power of chi, or energy. Follow their lead and improve balance and...

Learn authentic Tai Chi exercises designed for people over 50. Includes a basic warm-up, the five standard movements that form the core of the exercises, four additional movements, and a bonus "Sitting Qigong" exercise.

Tai Chi offers a wealth of health benefits. The low-impact, flowing movements sharpen the mind and strengthen the body, reducing stress and increasing flexibility. Regular practice can help lower blood pressure and more.

An illustrated simple guide to the exercise method called Tai Chi. A 40 minute demonstration DVD is included inside of book.

[Method: Tai Chi Beginner's Level] Presents 20 of the 60 short, simple movements known as the Yang Style Short Form. [Method: Tai Chi Intermediate Level] This program, known as the Yang Style Short Form, which consists of 60 short, simple movements, picks up where the beginner's level left off by covering the final 40 movements needed to complete your instruction.