{"product_id":"the-mind-inside-tai-chi-sustaining-a-joyful-heart-paperback","title":"The Mind Inside Tai Chi: Sustaining a Joyful Heart - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHenry Yinghao Zhuang\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book has three goals: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo motivate you choose tai chi as a way of improving your health and increasing your happiness for an entire lifetime.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo enliven your practice with or without a formal teacher.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo provide guidance to advance your tai chi practice from a mere act of 'doing' tai chi to a method of \"tai chi as a way of following your heart.\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy tai chi? After more than thirty years of practicing tai chi chuan, author Henry Zhuang shares what has kept him with tai chi for so long, and how tai chi evolved to a rewarding path toward improving life and happiness. Step-by-step, the author presents a clear exploration of the benefits of tai chi. Some benefits are physical (strength, balance, vitality), while others are internal (virtue, courage, harmony). This careful examination will help you answer the first big question, \"why should I get involved with tai chi practice.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat if I already practice tai chi? If you already practice tai chi, you may need a boost to help you stay on track, or help you over a block in your progress. Simply doing the act (aerobics) is not enough. You must find ways to constantly advance your mindset and your physical body. Knowing what this means and how to do it are important tools for keeping tai chi the most rewarding and enjoyable experience in your life, day after day, year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author will explain for you: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe four spirits of tai chi\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow tai chi cultivates the mind and improves character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEight important tips for proper tai chi bodywork\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEight keys to pay attention to when practicing tai chi chuan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe four principles of tai chi chuan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFive mindsets for practicing tai chi chuan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSix points for your tai chi practice so your heart is always in it\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEight imagery\/energy drills to help you get your mind \/ intent in the proper place\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll of these will accelerate your skills, and help incorporate tai chi as part of who you are, so you can use \"tai chi as a way of following your heart.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHenry Yinghao Zhuang has been involved with tai chi for over 30 years. He began learning tai chi alone and then sought-out formal instruction. This puts him in a unique position to help others on this rewarding, but sometimes solo journey of seeking health and happiness through tai chi. Henry Zhuang is a chief real estate appraiser and tai chi instructor. He resides in Shanghai, China.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47426112880818,"sku":"9781594393334","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/2f4f41a6079bbaa9555c8b5ebfa883bd.webp?v=1778510252","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-mind-inside-tai-chi-sustaining-a-joyful-heart-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}