Read more
Informationen zum Autor Michael Davies is a senior instructor with the Tai Chi Union for Great Britain and has been practising Chinese internal arts for over 30 years and teaching Tai Chi Chuan for 13 years. He runs a Tai Chi club with regular classes, workshops and seminars in Tai Chi, Qigong and Jiangan. He lives in Hertfordshire, UK. Klappentext This exercise system involving the manipulation of a lightweight pole, traditionally made of bamboo, is simple yet potent. Zusammenfassung Jiangan co-ordinates slow diaphragmatic breathing with graduated stretching and strengthening exercises to promote circulation and stimulate the cardiovascular system. This book offers a concise practical guide to Jiangan exercises, providing detailed instructions and illustrations while also exploring the Chinese philosophy behind the art. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Discovering the "Chinese Wand Exercises" (Jiangan). 2. History. 3. The Gan Itself. 4. Philosophy. 5. Methodology. 6. Questions and Answers. 7. The 17 Exercises Routine. 8. Variations and Advanced Exercises. 9. Health Benefits. 10. Guide to Practice.
