Tai Chi Ball Qigong: For Health and Martial Arts

Tai chi ball qigong training is an important component of proper tai chi chuan practice. For martial artists, tai chi ball qigong training can strengthen the torso, condition the muscles, and increase physical power by using the mind to lead the qi. It can be a major training tool to enhance pushing hands ability.

For general exercise, tai chi ball qigong training helps those who might overly focus on 'core body exercises' to strengthen their hips, knees, and ankles. You will improve movement of the spine, increase energy through various breathing techniques, and learn to move many joints properly at different angles.

This book includes

• History of tai chi ball

• Theory of tai chi ball qigong

• Tai chi ball warm-ups

• Tai chi ball fundamentals

• Tai chi ball breathing

• Tai chi ball exercises

• Tai chi ball partner exercises

• Tai chi ball advanced practice

"In all my years of teaching, I believe that Tai Chi Ball Qigong is one of the most powerful exercises I have ever seen to rebuild the entire body's health."—Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming

© 2011 YMAA Publication Center (E-bog): 9781594392412

Release date

E-bog: 1. juni 2011