Taiji Qigong is an easy-to-learn system of energy-enhancing exercises which coordinates movement with breathing & inner concentration If practiced regularly it will give you more energy improve health & help prevent illness Taiji Qigong is widely practiced throughout the Far East & increasingly throughout the Western world Research indicates that Qigong relaxes the muscles & nervous system (so improving the function of the body systems) & benefits posture balance & flexibility of joints This book acts as an in-depth instruction manual for the practice of the 18 Stances of Taiji Qigong (Taiji Qigong Shibashi) which is widely practiced throughout the Far East & increasingly throughout the Western world Many of the exercises are loosely based on the movements & stances of Taiji Quan Broken into 3 parts the book covers the theory & practice of Qi & Qigong; the general principles of Qigong practice & the 18 Movements of Taiji Qigong