Healthy and Fit with Tai Chi
Perfect Your Posture, Balance, and Breathing
- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
18 May 2015
Summary
Most of us, if we were honest with ourselves, would admit we have little understanding of how to look after our physical body well. Breathing, bending, stretching, sitting, standing, walking and running seem to just happen naturally. Too often, however, we forget how to perform these functions properly and drift away from nature’s guidance, which, in turn, damages our health.
All our physical actions involve the subtle interaction of posture and body mechanics, and at the very heart o…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781844096565 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1844096564 |
| Author: | Sifu Peter Newton, Jeff Cushing, Peter Newton |
| Publisher: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Imprint: | Findhorn Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 18 May 2015 |
| Weight: | 222g |
| Dimensions: | 15mm x 152mm x 229mm |
Critics Review
“Peter writes with his heart and not just knowledge and experience. A good guide for improving health which will help readers understand the body from a Chinese arts viewpoint.”
“Peter writes with his heart and not just knowledge and experience. A good guide for improving health which will help readers understand the body from a Chinese arts viewpoint.” * Michael Tse, Qigong and Tai Chi Master *
“Peter has great knowledge of Tai Chi which helped me understand my body and how to use it effectively. This new book is a great source of information to help people improve and enhance their own body and mind.” * Tom Heaton, England Under 21 International Goalkeeper *
“Peter’s new book places great emphasis on the importance of posture. Posture is fundamental in our life. It affects not only how we function, but also how we breathe and is embedded in our general sense of wellbeing. His theories can be incorporated into many aspects of physiotherapy.” * Maria Lewis, BSC (HONS) CSP HPCP. Chartered Physiotherapist *
Sifu Peter Newton
Sifu (Master Teacher) Peter Newton is an Honorary Vice-President of the Tai Chi Union For Great Britain (national registration organization). He specializes in remedial therapy, which is based on his extensive research and training in the medical applications of Tai Chi and Qigong. His twenty-years of experience as a Tai Chi and Qigong teacher and a practising therapist with Parkinson’s UK, Kick – Start Cardiac Rehabilitation, Macmillans Cancer Support and Leonard Cheshire Acquired Brain Injury Unit testify to his expertise. His skills have attracted the attention of International Footballers, the medical-care profession and the business world.
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