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6 | (6) |
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Different Styles of Tai Chi |
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7 | (1) |
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Timeline of the Development of the Five Major Tai Chi Styles by the Founders |
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7 | (2) |
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9 | (1) |
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Tai Chi and You - Getting Better with Age |
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Chinese Philosophy and Tai Chi |
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Origins of Chinese Philosophy |
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12 | (1) |
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12 | (1) |
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13 | (1) |
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14 | (2) |
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14 | (1) |
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14 | (2) |
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16 | (2) |
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18 | (1) |
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Tai Chi Physical Benefits in the Western Context |
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18 | (1) |
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Tai Chi in the Context of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) |
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19 | (1) |
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19 | (1) |
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20 | (6) |
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21 | (1) |
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21 | (1) |
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3 Wrists - Rotating and Stretching |
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22 | (1) |
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4 Neck - Stretching Forwards and Backwards |
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22 | (1) |
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5 Neck - Stretching Sides |
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23 | (1) |
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23 | (1) |
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24 | (1) |
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25 | (1) |
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26 | (10) |
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27 | (1) |
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28 | (1) |
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29 | (1) |
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Qi Gong Exercise 1 Rooster Crowing in the Morning |
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30 | (2) |
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Qi Gong Exercise 2 Boosting the Qi |
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32 | (4) |
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36 | (6) |
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37 | (1) |
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Coordination of Handwork and Footwork |
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37 | (1) |
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38 | (1) |
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38 | (1) |
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38 | (1) |
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Stepping Forwards and Backwards |
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39 | (1) |
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Stepping Out to the Corner |
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40 | (2) |
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42 | (10) |
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43 | (1) |
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44 | (1) |
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45 | (1) |
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46 | (1) |
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Cloud Hands (without stepping) |
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47 | (1) |
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Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg |
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47 | (1) |
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48 | (1) |
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49 | (2) |
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51 | (1) |
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51 | (1) |
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52 | (4) |
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52 | (3) |
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Returning Qi to the Origin |
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55 | (1) |
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Tai Chi Standing Meditation |
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56 | (5) |
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58 | (3) |
| Conclusion |
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| About the Author |
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| Acknowledgements |
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