T'ai Chi in a Chair: Easy 15-Minute Routines for Beginners

Simple stretches you can do anywhere-at your desk on your couch or even in your car! Visit any public park in America in the morning and youll see them-groups of people of all ages practicing the ancient and beneficial martial art called tai chi. Tai chi has been proven to lower blood pressure improve fitness and provide overall relaxation and well-being. Now its even easier! Originally designed for the elderly these adaptations of traditional tai chi exercises are simple and straightforward while retaining all of the important health benefits of the original movements. You can get fit without exhausting sweaty workouts. And all you need is a chair-no props no special clothing no VCR! - Includes one complete routine and five 15-minute mini-routines. - Special bonus chapter on acupressure points. - Illustrated throughout with line drawings. This book will appeal to the millions of people who want to start exercising but cant find the time or who are intimidated by the thought of joining a gym. - These exercises can be done in the privacy of your home. - Appeals to busy executives as well as homemakers and retired people. - First book of its kind!