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About Product:This book gives you all the information you need to undertake a safe, health-improving exercise regimen. These ancient Chinese exercises are fun and low impact and help to alleviate the pains of arthritis, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, and many other “senior” diseases. The book presents an overview of the practice of t’ai chi-from the principles of the movements to the history of the art itself. It discusses various positions and helps you understand what you can hope to accomplish. Plus, methods outlined in this guide can be performed standing or seated with no previous experience necessary, and taking into consideration limited range of movement. All exercises are presented in an easy-to-learn style, with true stories illustrating the benefits that other mature adults have gained from these practices. Whether you are just beginning t’ai chi or simply looking for a supplemental text to use out of class, this your guide.About Author:Philip Bonifonte is a retired T’ai Chi and Qigong instructor and Doctor of Oriental Medicine. With over 35 years of experience in these fields, he felt it was time to put pen to paper and get the word out about the amazing benefits of T’ai Chi and Qigong by writing “T’ai-Chi for Seniors”. In the ten years since its publication thousands of people have benefited from the simple yet effective exercises. He is also the author of “How To Buy Weed”, a buyers guide to purchasing marijuana, and the just-published “The Great Hamster Land-Speed Record”, a humorous look at growing up.