The Harvard Medical School guide to tai chi : 12 weeks to a healthy body, strong heart, and sharp mind

Wayne, Peter. (Author). Fuerst, Mark. (Added Author). Harvard Medical School. (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9781590309421 (pbk.) :
Physical Description: print
xiii, 336 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Boston : Shambhala, c2013.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction: East meets West at Harvard medical school -- pt. 1. Tai chi and its essential elements -- The ancient promise of, and modern need for, tai chi -- The eight active ingredients of tai chi -- Put the principles into practice: a simplified tai chi protocol -- pt. 2. Proof of the promise: tai chi through the lens of modern science -- Improve your balance and bones -- Ease your aches and pains -- Strengthen your heart -- Deepen and enrich your breathing -- Sharpen your mind -- Enhance psychological well being and sleep quality -- pt. 3. Integrating tai chi into everyday life -- Tai chi for two -- Cross-train with tai chi -- On-the-job tai chi -- Enhance your creativity -- Lifelong learning with tai chi -- Afterword: Tai chi and 21st century medicine.