Healthy and Fit with Tai ChiPeter NewtonLabel: Findhorn PressDescription: Most of us would agree that we have little understanding of how to naturally operate and maintain the marvel of nature that is the human body. The fundamental physical and physiological actions of the body in everyday life such as: breathing bending stretching sitting standing walking and running are not taught - they just happen naturally. Too often however the operational efficiency of these functions drifts away from nature's guidance which in turn damages our health in the process. All our physical actions involve the subtle interaction of posture and body-mechanics even when the body is at rest and at the very heart of it all is the awesome force of breathing. Sifu (Master Teacher) Peter Newton places breathing at the heart of this book. In order to maximise the benefits to the mind body and spirit that an efficiently working respiratory function offers he concentrates purely on how if we assimilate the powerful healing postures body-mechanics and breathing methods of the ancient Chinese we will be operating in perfect harmony with nature. If you are interested in improving your general well-being or are struggling with a long-term health condition you will find some solace in reading this book. In addition because the book dissects the ancient 'Tai Chi' and 'Qigong' documented 'Classics' (ancient instruction manual) on posture and mechanics of body-motion it offers a new dimension for physiotherapists chiropractors specialist care nurses ostoeopaths and anyone else who has an interest in physical therapy. The whole book is based on Sifu Peter's twenty-years of experience as a Tai Chi and Qigong teacher and a practising therapist with Parkinson's UK Kick - Start Cardiac Rehabilitation Macmillan's Cancer Support and Leonard Cheshire Acquired Brain Injury Unit. Written in clear discernible language that makes it easy for anyone to understand your journey to a healthier and more contented life begins from the moment you pick up this book .
