Is this the right book for me? This is the perfect introduction for beginners who want to learn the essential principles behind Tai Chi without overcomplicated instructions or confusing detail. You will learn the basic ideas & get into the Tai Chi way of thinking before picking up the 'form' & exercises through a series of simple illustrations designed for all abilities leaving you with the perfect antidote to the stresses of 21st-century life. Find Peace with Tai Chi
Includes:: Chapter 1: Background What does 'tai chi' mean? The tai chi form Origins of tai chi How long does it take to learn? What are the benefits? The nature of ch'i Atmospheric ch'i Chapter 2: Gently does it How fast? How slow? Breathing made visible Practice Getting started Chapter 3: Tips & suggestions Dos & don'ts Posture Basic stances Getting about Chapter 4: The form
- part one Step-by-step instructions Chapter 5: The form
- part two Step-by-step instructions Chapter 6: In depth Additional notes on the movement Test your knowledge Chapter 7: Tai chi & health Circulation Breathing Lymph Nerves sensations & thoughts Food & how to deal with it Bones Muscles Glands Urinary & reproductive systems Sex Staying healthy Chapter 8: Tai chi
- the learning experience Questions in class Letters & correspondence Chapter 9: Body mind & spirit Finding a teacher Between heaven & earth Ch'i kung The five elements: pathways between body & mind Taoism.. . Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design & interactive

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Do memories of your grammar lessons haunt you & other textbooks overwhelm you? Then Get Started in Latin is for you. Follow a Latin story set in a medieval monastery where conspiracy unfolds in the cloisters Vikings threaten to attack & young lovers set out to unmask the villains. Sample some classical Latin too & learn more about the authors who wrote in it. Get Started in Latin is ideal for complete beginners because it introduces the language step by step through an interesting & humorous story. Each unit contains grammatical explanations & vocabulary support. There are plenty of exercises to practise each point as it is introduced & help you remember what you have learnt. There are two revision units so that you can check your progress & review areas of difficulty. About Latin sections give lots of information about the history of the language & its influence upon English. Living Latin sections contain pieces of authentic Latin most of which is classical. They are included to give you an idea of what there is to enjoy once you have mastered the language & the translations are given. The accompanying CDs are available separately or in a pack with the book. The recording contains the story & the Living Latin sections of the book & will enhance your enjoyment of the poetry & give you an idea of what Latin sounded like. Learn effortlessly with new easy-to-read page design & interactive

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