The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi by Peter Wayne

The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi by Peter Wayne

Conventional medical science confirms what Tai Chi masters have known for centuries- regular practice leads to longer life, more vigor and flexibility, better balance and mobility, and a sense of well-being. Cutting-edge research from Harvard Medical School now also supports the long-standing claims that Tai Chi has a beneficial impact on the health of the heart, bones, nerves and muscles, immune system, and the mind. This research also provides insight into the underlying physiological mechanisms that explain how Tai Chi works.

Dr. Peter Wayne, a longtime Tai Chi teacher and a researcher at Harvard Medical School, developed the simplified program in this book, similar to protocols that have been scientifically demonstrated to work in a number of clinical trials, and which is suited to people of all ages and can be done in just a few minutes a day.

The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi includes-

.The basic program, illustrated by 52 halftones of the author
.Practical tips for integrating Tai Chi into everyday activities
.A readable introduction to the traditional principles of Tai Chi as viewed through the lens of medical science
.How Tai Chi can improve work productivity, enhance creativity, and boost sports performance

Peter Wayne, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and the Director of Research at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, which is co-located between Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr Wayne previously worked at the Osher Research Center as the Director of Tai Chi and Mind-Body Research Programs and as the Founder Research Director at the New England School of Acupuncture. He has over 35 years of Tai Chi and Qigong training expertise and is an internationally respected teacher of these techniques.

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ISBN 13	9781590309421
ISBN 10	1590309421
Title	The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi
Author	Peter Wayne
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Shambhala Publications Inc
Year published	2013-04-09
Number of pages	352
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.