Tai CHI in 10 Weeks - by Aihan Kuhn (Paperback)

About the Book

This book is designed to guide beginning students through the fundamentals of tai chi in ten weeks. Dr. Aihan Kuhn teaches readers the twenty-four-step Yang-style form. She shares insight on warming up, healing, and avoiding injury.

Book Synopsis

Especially designed for learning Tai Chi at home

Tai Chi in 10 Weeks is designed to guide beginning students through the fundamentals of tai chi in only ten weeks. Dr. Aihan Kuhn teaches you an easy to learn twenty-four-step Yang-style tai chi form.

Tai chi is best known as a gentle full body exercise that has been proven effective for reducing stress, calming your mind, and boosting your immune system. No wonder, millions of people around the world practice tai chi for health and wellness.

Dr. Aihan Kuhn is a master instructor of tai chi and qigong. In this book she shares the lessons she's learned in a lifetime of studying and teaching. She is warm and encouraging, making readers of all ages and backgrounds feel welcome.

This book features:

• A ten-week calendar to guide you through your introduction to tai chi
• Over 200 beautiful full-color photos
• Warm, welcoming instruction from a master of tai chi and qigong

With this book you will:

• Learn the twenty-four-step Yang-style form
• Understand the fundamentals of tai chi
• Discover not just the physical postures of tai chi, but also its psychological, emotional, and spiritual benefits

"Tai chi is a life journey," Dr. Kuhn writes. "Part of my success is from my patients and students that understand that prevention requires participation. They practice tai chi and qigong on a regular basis, which is key to their health and healing. Can you really learn tai chi in 10 weeks? Yes, you can learn the fundamentals of tai chi. You can build the foundation for this life-changing journey. Tai Chi in 10 Weeks is your road map."

About the Author

Dr. Aihan Kuhn, C.M.D. DIPL. OBT. is an internationally recognized expert instructor of tai chi, qigong, and tui na. She is a medical doctor trained in both Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine. Dr. Kuhn graduated from Hunan Medical University in Changsha, China, and served as an OB-GYN in Chinese hospitals. She has studied tai chi and qigong since 1978. Her previous books are Natural Healing with Qigong (2004) and Simple Chinese Medicine (2009), both available from YMAA Publication Center. Dr. Kuhn is president of the Tai Chi Qigong Healing Institute. She lives and teaches in Sarasota, Florida.