The Complete Idiot's Guide to T'ai Chi & QiGong (2nd Edition)
by Bill Douglas
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Author: Bill DouglasEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-02-11
ISBN: 0028642643
Number of pages: 368
Publisher: Alpha
Book Reviews of The Complete Idiot's Guide to T'ai Chi & QiGong (2nd Edition)
Book Review: The Best of The Best Tai Chi & Qigong Instructional Guides
Summary: 5 Stars
This Guide is a tremendous leap forward in the global emergence of Tai Chi and Qigong! A well-written guidebook and integral tool for beginning students, experienced practioners, and instructors.
It's a trailblazer -- opening many new and innovative pathways -- not just for those who are novices, but also for those who are are wanting to continue their studies of Tai Chi and Qigong. To me, it is the best of the best of the vast number Tai Chi books and /or guidebooks I have ever read and used.
Bill Douglas' shares his expert knowledge, skills, experience, technical guidance, inspirational personality and positive energy. I find the words seem to come alive and jump off the pages instilling a reader / learner with their own sense of positivity.
As a Master Tai Chi Instructor, Bill Douglas decisively and carefully structured the contents to guide and help ensure the reader / learner successfulness along his or her Tai Chi & Qigong instructional journey. This book is very comprehensive, containing excellent step-by-step information, the chapers flow smoothly, it is perfectly organized, and is exceptionally user-friendly.
I feel Bill Douglas is to be commended for writing such a brillant instructional guide. I am a Tai Chi Instructor, and find the contents a constant source inspiration and benefit for myself and for my students ... I use it for as a study guide, and my students call it their Tai Chi & Qigong bible. Their comments include: "Bill Douglas' writing style makes each topic easy to understand, with excellent illustrations, helpful information, outstanding tips and wonderful anecdotes."
Yes, this book is perfect for all learning levels from beginners through advanced. However, it can be an excellent resource for instructors. For we too, keep a beginner's mind remaining dynamic in our learning and sharing in the evolving system of Tai Chi and Qigong.
A reader can easily ascertain the contents of the book have been throughly researched, it is steeped in tradtion with a wondferul breath of freshness, the topics are presented cleary, cohesive and the section for locating instructors can be an especially useful tool for many. This is ONE AND THE ONLY Tai Chi & Qigong book I now use, and I most highly recommend it, and rate it five-stars++++!! My students and I thank you Bill Douglas for your dedication, your time and for sharing your Tai Chi & Qigong knowledge and skills with our world! You are a shining star and our inspiration!
Summary of The Complete Idiot's Guide to T'ai Chi & QiGong (2nd Edition)
The ancient martial art that?s swept the nation.
The most popular form of exercise in the world, T?ai Chi can slow the aging process, increase balance and flexibility, lower stress levels, and enhance the body?s natural healing powers. Now, with over 300 illustrations, this updated #1-selling guide has been expanded so that readers can create a practice for themselves. Based on the latest research, this new edition includes:
-A DVD that demonstrates 64 groups of movements that are difficult to learn from print alone
-A new illustrated format
-An expanded and updated T?ai Chi yellow pages resource
-Expanded health/medical benefits
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