A longtime teacher and Harvard researcher presents the latest science
on the benefits of T'ai Chi as well as a practical daily program for
practitioners of all ages
Conventional medical science on the Chinese art of T'ai Chi now shows
what T'ai 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 T'ai 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 T'ai Chi
actually works.
Dr. Peter M. Wayne, a longtime T'ai 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. This book
includes:
- The basic program, illustrated by more than 50 photographs
- Practical tips for integrating T'ai Chi into everyday activities
- An introduction to the traditional principles of T'ai Chi
- Up-to-date summaries of the research on the health benefits of T'ai
Chi
- How T'ai Chi can enhance work productivity, creativity, and sports
performance
- And much more