Book
The Harvard Medical School guide to tai chi : 12 weeks to a healthy body, strong heart, and sharp mind / Peter M. Wayne ; with Mark L. Fuerst.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781590309421 (pbk.) :
- Physical Description: 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. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Health. Tai chi > Therapeutic use. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Cookstown Branch | 613.7148 Way | 31681002675114 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
