For nearly 5,000 years, the world has practiced T’ai Chi as a way to prolong life, build strength and endurance, improve concentration, and achieve psychological balance. Hundreds of millions of satisfied customers can't be wrong. Whether you are already practicing T’ai Chi and want to gain a deeper understanding of the fundamentals, or are thinking of trying it and want to learn more before taking the step, T’ai Chi For Dummies is for you.

In simple language, Therese Iknoian and Manny Fuentes decode the principles and practices of T’ai Chi for Westerners. They unravel exotic terms and concepts and analyze movements in ways that traditional teachers and authors may not or cannot. With the help of crystal-clear illustrations and step-by-step guidance, they prepare you with a T’ai Chi exercise program that is guaranteed to help you to:

• Increase balance and flexibility
• Combat fatigue and reduce stress
• Tone muscles
• Open your energy centers and boost your energy
• Improve concentration and focus
• Breathe “consciously” and study
• Enhance your sense of inner peace and well-being

Discover how easy it can be to incorporate T’ai Chi and its sister practice, Qigong, into your daily life. With this friendly manual as your guide, you will quickly learn the basic movements and forms, as well as:

• The 24-movement form of T’ai Chi
• Qigong and Push Hands techniques
• Techniques to assist in rapid recovery from specific injuries
• T’ai Chi movements for aerobic exercise

Exercise is good for the body and soul. Now let Therese Iknoian and Manny Fuentes show you how to refresh, find inner peace, and invigorate your muscles with the gentle art of T’ai Chi.