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Along with Chinese art, medicine, and philosophy, taijiquan has left the confines of its original culture, and offers health, relaxation, and a method of self-defense to people around the globe. Using the early texts now known as The Taijiquan Classics which have served as a touchstone for t’ai chi practitioners for 150 years, this book explores the fundamental ideas and what they mean to practitioners, students, and scholars. It also incorporates newly discovered sources that address the history of taijiquan and newly translated commentaries by Chen Weiming.
With over 450 photos, this comprehensive and insightful guide to the forms and history of Kenpo Karate is ideal for martial arts students of all levels The Kenpo Karate Compendium details the forms of American Kenpo as prescribed by the “Father of American Karate,” Ed Parker. Author Lee Wedlake, 9th degree black belt, world-class instructor and competitor, brings his acclaimed training and teaching experience to bear in this unique resource for all who practice and teach American Kenpo and its offshoot systems. The American Kenpo system is taught worldwide and this reference will become a standard for thousands of Kenpo practitioners in various lineages. It will also serve as a stimulus ...
You're no idiot, of course. You know that for centuries, acupuncture and acupressure have been among the most effective alternative medical treatments available. Now you've decided to try one of them, but before you volunteer to be a human pincushion, you have just a few questions. So let's get to the point! 'The Complete Idiot's Guide to Acupuncture and Acupressure' offers a comprehensive look at these effective solutions in their various forms and functions. In this 'Complete Idiot's Guide', you get: -An introduction to the tools of the trade, including needles, magnets and exercise. -The lowdown on what to expect at your first treatment, and how to relax and enjoy it. -Treatments for everything from acne to menopause. -Words of wisdom, plus warnings and definitions to make the acu-path easy to follow.
Descubre el poder curativo del masaje chino Qigong El masaje Qigong es una antigua terapia curativa altamente efectiva utilizada como base para muchas otras formas populares de masaje. Basado en la medicina tradicional china, se utiliza para mejorar la salud, retrasar el proceso de envejecimiento, tratar algunas enfermedades y combatir el estrés. Esta guía práctica y completa (con más de quinientas fotografías e ilustraciones) presenta la teoría y las técnicas fundamentales del masaje Qigong. Es un texto clásico y una herramienta valiosa para los terapeutas que buscan mejorar sus habilidades y profundizar sus conocimientos de la curación mediante el Qi (energía) ¡No solo sirve para los terapeutas! Se incluye una sección especial sobre automasaje para ayudar a aquellos que necesitan los beneficios de un tratamiento de masaje, pero que carecen de un compañero o terapeuta. Cualquier persona interesada en Qigong encontrará las instrucciones y técnicas de este libro muy prácticas y útiles para recuperarse de la fatiga, los dolores y molestias, el estrés y otras enfermedades.
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