Modern Tai Chi E-Book

Tobias Block

• Herausgeber: BoD - Books on Demand
• Kategorie: Fachliteratur
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 46

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024

Beschreibung

Simple and effective! Modern Tai Chi opens up a new path to better physical health, relaxation and mental balance. In this guide, I will explain my modernised and updated form of classical Tai Chi. It consists of particularly effective and simple exercises. Modern Tai Chi is easy to learn and allows you to quickly and effectively recharge your energy, release tension, improve your mobility and reduce stress. Whether at home, in the office or in the park: the exercises of my Modern Tai Chi can be easily integrated into your everyday life. You don't need any previous knowledge, special equipment or other aids. A little space and a quarter of an hour is all you need to experience the positive effects on your body and mind. Only 15 minutes to your healthy life!

Leseprobe

For H. with a big thank you!

Contents

Foreword

1. Welcome to Modern Tai Chi

2. Tai Chi comes from Asia

2.1 Background of Asian Tai Chi

2.2 Movement art of Asian Tai Chi

2.3 Basic movements and techniques

3. Asian and Modern Tai Chi create a sense of well-being

3.1 Effect on the nervous system

3.2 Effect on the cardiovascular and pulmonary system.

3.3 Effect on posture

3.4 Effect of the body position

4. Modern Tai Chi translates Tai Chi into European

4.1 The logic bridge makes practising easier

4.2 A quick sense of achievement

5. Modern Tai Chi practice tips

5.1 Modern Tai Chi training

5.2 The eight basic principles

5.3 The training objectives

5.4 Develop your Modern Tai Chi

6. Modern Tai Chi figures

6.1 Beginning

6.2 Rolling the little red ball

6.3 Press hands forwards

6.4 Pull elbows back to shoulder height

6.5 Push hands forwards

6.6 Whip lash

6.7 Snake

6.8 Pheasant

6.9 Monkey

6.10 Conclusion

7. Modern Tai Chi Form

7.1 Form as a sequence of images

7.2 Explanations of the sequence of images

8. Developing modern Tai Chi for yourself

9. References

Foreword

I can say without a doubt that this book and the Modern Tai Chi method presented in it will be of benefit to anyone in search of physical and mental relaxation and health. The programme presented by Tobias Block builds a bridge between the centuries-old tradition of Asia and our Western culture. For almost twenty years, countless people have learnt these simple yet highly effective exercises in Tobias Block's courses and have been using them in their everyday lives ever since.

I myself can confirm from years of practice that the full range of positive effects on muscles, breathing, concentration and mind can be experienced with just 15 minutes of daily practice. In contrast to many other methods of physical and mental exercise, Modern Tai Chi is very easy to integrate into everyday life. A quiet place and a few minutes of time, that's all it takes, no equipment, no mats, no gymnastics on the floor. Whether young or old, couch potato or sports ace, anyone and everyone can find an introduction to more peace and fitness with Modern Tai Chi.

I am delighted that Tobias Block has decided to present his concept of Modern Tai Chi to a wider audience with this book. With his many years of experience as a sports physician and personal trainer, he shows us Europeans a way to make the ancient health teachings of Tai Chi fruitful in our modern everyday lives.

I wish all readers every success on their journey to better health and well-being!

Dr rer. nat. Henning Schweer

Modern Tai Chi: Your path to better physical and mental health

1. Welcome to Modern Tai Chi

Tobias Block

sports physician, personal trainer & lecturer

My name is Tobias Block and I would like to introduce you to my Modern Tai Chi concept for your healthy life.

After my active career as an athlete up to the national swimming squad, I completed my trainer training at the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) e.V. with the highest level - an A licence. At the same time, I laid the foundations for my current work by studying human medicine at the Christian-Albrechts-University (CAU) in Kiel and then journalism and moderation at the Hanseatic Academy for Marketing and Media (HAMM) in Hamburg. As a sports physician, personal trainer and lecturer, I work with people who want to improve their lives through movement!

I mainly work with private individuals, companies, studios and medical facilities in Germany and Sweden. This can be done live, on site or online in individual meetings or 24/7 via my video workouts.

You have been able to find me regularly offering my services on board the Mein Schiff®fleet since 2011. Since 2018, I have also been accompanying, supporting and motivating you on board the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises fleet with themed trips on 'Sport & Health'.

You can always find up-to-date information about me and my services at www.fitcare.training - or contact me at any time by email, WhatsApp or give me a call.

I wish you much joy in developing your Modern Tai Chi, Tobias Block

2. Tai Chi comes from Asia

Tai Chi is a form of movement that originated in Asia. It originated centuries ago, has continued to develop ever since and is now spreading across the globe. More and more people are also trying out Tai Chi here in Europe. However, this often leads to disappointment and problems when learning and practising. The historically developed pictorial instructions of Asian learning are not familiar to us Europeans and are sometimes difficult to understand. As a result, beginners have no sense of achievement and stop training. This is where my concept of Modern Tai Chi comes in and helps us Europeans.

I break down Asian instructions such as 'move like a tree in the wind' into individual, structured and logical instructions. We can all manage instructions such as 'spread your fingers' or 'now tighten your shoulders' and we all feel the same thing - muscle tension! With a simple sequence of nine figures, everyone can get started with my Modern Tai Chi.