Dr Lam has designed this easy-to-learn, valuable & safe course of exercise for people with osteoporosis. Medical studies have found that Tai Chi improves balance, reduces falls & slows down the loss of bone density. Tai Chi movements from these studies have been built-in to this programme. Medical experts give an explanation of the causes & symptoms of osteoporosis & explain how a Tai Chi exercise regime can be helpful. No prior knowledge of Tai Chi is required as Dr Lam explains in easy, step-by-step instructions. ...

Guides you step-by-step through the program of core tai chi postures. Focusing on 200 movements, all shown with photographs, this title shows you how to perform the sequences with ease. It explains how each movement can improve your strength, flexibility & posture, as well as boost your energy levels, self-confidence & overall vitality. ...

Featuring over 240 photographs & illustrations, this title shows how to use the ancient art of Tai Chi for health, suppleness & well-being. It defines the system as "strength within softness", poetry in motion & "moving harmony". It takes the reader through the Yang-style Short Form Tai Chi movement sequences. ...

Martial arts action from director Yuen Woo Ping. Tienbao (Chin Siu-hou) & Junbao (Jet Li) are lifelong friends whose friendship is tested to its limits when Tienbao becomes a follower of the military regime, & Junbao joins a group of military rebels. When Tienbao betrays the rebels & Junbao, Junbao has to take on his old friend at whatever the cost. Michelle Yeo co-stars. ...

Mark Peters presents this guide, for practitioners of all levels, to the stick & staff form of tai chi. The stick form was taught to Mark by Master Liang He Ching of Malaysia. This straight stick form is as relevant today as when it was first developed; it is practical & can be just as easily applied to an umbrella or walking stick, allowing you to protect yourself in everyday life. Both forms are demonstrated move-by-move from two camera angles & include example applications. ...

Leading tai chi practitioner Mark Peters introduces Tai Chi sword forms. This is a rare opportunity to learn both the traditional 54 step Yang style Tai Chi Straight Sword & 32 step Yang style Tai Chi Broad Sword. Both forms are taught in detail & also include beginners training forms for clarity of important points. Example applications are shown to help give a little clarity to their effective use. Designed for practitioners of all levels, beginners to advanced, the form is shown from two camera angles followed by demonstrations from in front & behind for clarity. Peters, is the Principle Instructor for the Kai Ming Association for Tai Chi Chuan. He has been studying & practicing the art for many years & is the senior instructor for the Cheng Man Ching style of Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) in the Midlands. He has trained extensively throughout the UK & Far East & has direct lineage back to the founder, Gr&-Master Cheng Man Ching of Taiwan. He is the only westerner to have been elected vice-president of the World Tai Chi Federation (Taiwan). ...