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An Introduction to Tai Chi

Harvard Medical School via Harvard Health Online Learning

Overview

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"Introduction to Tai Chi" is a fascinating course that will explain the amazing health benefits of this balance-boosting practice plus bring you how-to videos that teach you 20 different moves so you can create your own tai chi routine. NOTE: This course has been updated. If you purchased the original edition, you can still access and use that version. In order to access the update, you can purchase the updated course at www.harvardhealthonlinelearning.com/catalog.

Syllabus

Getting Started

  • About Our Course
  • Tai Chi Simplified
  • Quiz

Benefits of Tai Chi

  • How Tai Chi Helps
  • Tai Chi and Your Health
  • Quiz

Standing Tai Chi Calisthenics

  • Introduction to Standing Tai Chi
  • How to Practice Standing Tai Chi
  • Quiz

Traditional Tai Chi Elements

  • Introduction to Traditional Tai Chi Elements
  • How to Practice Traditional Tai Chi Elements
  • Quiz

Seated Tai Chi Calisthenics

  • Introduction to Seated Tai Chi Calisthenics
  • How to Practice Seated Tai Chi
  • Quiz

Tai Chi and You

  • Introduction: Getting Into a Routine
  • Your Personal Tai Chi Workout
  • Quiz

Summary

  • Cooldown
  • Quiz
  • Points to Remember

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