Quantity:

More Buying Choices

50 used & new from �3.50

Have one to sell? Sell yours here

Tai Chi for Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback)) (Paperback)

by Therese Iknoian (Author) "Deciding to look into a T'ai Chi practice can be a pretty big step for many Westerners ..." (more)

4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

RRP:	�14.99
Price:	�8.48 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
You Save:	�6.51 (43%)
	o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o

In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk. Gift-wrap available.

Want guaranteed delivery by Tuesday, November 24? Choose Express delivery at checkout. See Details

30 new from �5.81 20 used from �3.50

Special Offers and Product Promotions

Illuminate your book with the innovative Philips LED reading light--exclusive to Amazon.co.uk. Shop now.
This title is part of our For Dummies store.

Frequently Bought Together

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Beginner Tai Chi [DVD]

DVD ~ Stephen Luff

4.4 out of 5 stars (14) �8.98

Tai Chi For Beginners [2002] [DVD]

DVD ~ Paul Lam

4.7 out of 5 stars (7) �14.98

Yoga for Dummies

by Lilias Folan

4.2 out of 5 stars (4) �8.46

Step-by-Step Tai Chi with Tiffany Chen [DVD] [2007]

DVD ~ Tiffany Chen

4.0 out of 5 stars (2) �7.98

Meditation for Dummies

by Dean Ornish MD

4.4 out of 5 stars (11) �10.17

› Explore similar items

Product details

Paperback: 360 pages
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (15 Aug 2001)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0764553518
ISBN-13: 978-0764553516
Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 18.6 x 2.2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 13,423 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Popular in these categories:

#1 in	Books > Health, Family & Lifestyle > Fitness & Exercise > T'ai Chi
#16 in	Books > Health, Family & Lifestyle > Fitness & Exercise > Martial Arts
#30 in	Books > Sports, Hobbies & Games > Combat Sports & Self-Defence

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

See Complete Table of Contents

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

(What is this?)

Easy Tai Chi DVD/Videos opens new browser window

www.EasyTaiChi.com - One of the best tai chi DVD's ever created. Over 1 million tapes sold.

Blitz Martial Arts opens new browser window

www.blitzsport.com - Martial Arts Clothing & Equipment At The Lowest Prices In The UK

Learn Tai Chi Online opens new browser window

www.ikungfu.net - eBooks on Tai Chi Forms Clear Diagrams. Instant Download

Product Description

For nearly 5,000 years, people have practiced T’ai Chi as a way to prolong life, build strength and stamina, improve concentration, and achieve psychological balance. Hundreds of millions of satisfied customers can’t be wrong.

Whether you already dabble in T’ai Chi and would like to get a deeper understanding of the basics, or you’re only thinking about trying it and want to find out more before you take the plunge, T’ai Chi For Dummies is for you. In plain English, Therese Iknoian and Manny Fuentes demystify T’ai Chi principles and practices for Westerners. They unravel exotic sounding terms and concepts and break down movements in ways that more traditional instructors and authors either can’t or won’t. And with the help of crystal–clear illustrations and step–by–step instructions, they get you on track with a T’ai Chi fitness program guaranteed to help you:

Increase balance and flexibility
Combat fatigue and reduce stress
Tone muscles
Unlock your power centers and boost energy
Improve focus and concentration
Breathe “mindfully” and meditate
Enhance your sense of inner peace and well–being

Discover just how easy it can be to make T’ai Chi and its sister discipline Qigong part of your everyday life. With this friendly reference as your guide you’ll quickly master the basic movements and forms, as well as:

T’ai Chi’s Yang 24–Movement Form
Qigong and Push Hands techniques
Techniques that help speed 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 energize, find inner peace, and tone your muscles with the gentle art of T’ai Chi.

From the Back Cover

Featuring step-by-step illustrations of the 24 movements of Tai Chi, this hands-on guide helps readers discover the mental and physical benefits of the ancient martial art of Tai Chi. Highlights include:

- Insight into the 5,000 year old practice of Tai Chi - An explaination of the mental and physical benefits that readers can enjoy through the practice of Tai Chi fitness routines

- Filled with illustrations and step-by-step instructions on the 24 movements in Tai Chi

- Covers the 5 families of Tai Chi, as well as Qigong and Pushing Hands.

See all Product Description

Inside This Book (Learn More)

First Sentence
Deciding to look into a T'ai Chi practice can be a pretty big step for many Westerners. Read the first page

Explore More
Concordance

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

(What's this?)

Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)

tai chi

mindful martial art

health

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

	68% buy the item featured on this page: Tai Chi for Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback)) 4.3 out of 5 stars (3) �8.48
	4% buy Tai Chi (Illustrated Elements of...S.) 3.0 out of 5 stars (2) �5.97

Explore similar items

Customer Reviews

3 Reviews

5 star:		(1)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

Average Customer Review

4.3 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews)

Share your thoughts with other customers:

Create your own review

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great place to start, 23 May 2009

By	A. Henderson "Alistair" (Bristol, England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book makes no assumptions. Easy to follow and dip in and out of. Written with thought realism and humour. I recommend this to the curious - it makes Tai Chi accessible to all!

Alistair

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars intresting book, 20 Oct 2009

By	E. Mitchell (uk) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

my wife got this book to help learn and teach t'ai chi she found it a bit strange at first but as she got into it she found it helped, so on that note it is a good book... but if you dont want to be kept up until midnight pretending you are a wave or a tree then this isnt for you!!! wife likes, it im not sure!!

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read, 27 Jul 2009

By	EL (England) - See all my reviews

This book is very easy to read, and dip in and out of. If you're looking for a simple, lighthearted introduction to the world of Tai Chi then I would recommend this book. It gives you enough of an insight into the history and principles of Tai Chi, without bombarding you. It also contains many step by step diagrams on various movements. But i would recommend buying a DVD or going to a class as well as reading this book.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review

› See all 3 customer reviews...

.jsOffDisplayBlock { display: block; } .jsOffDisplayInline { display: inline; } .jsOffVisibility { visibility: visible; } .jsOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jsOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jsOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; } .jsOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jsOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jqOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jqOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jqOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; }