Tai Chi is a form exercise which has the potential to massively improve wellbeing for children.
Whether it be to help with their concentration, awareness of their bodies, or help them develop their imaginative consciousness and explore their inner world, Tai Chi has a wealth of benefits, which are just as useful to children as adults. In his new book, aimed at practitioners and parents, Phillip Wright will enlighten readers to the wealth of benefits which Tai Chi can offer. Tai Chi for Schools is a book designed to show teachers how to use this fantastic mode of exercise to support children as part of the school curriculum, in class or at home.
Tabella dei contenuti
1. Introduction
2. What is Tai Chi?
3. Preparations
4. Tai Chi body
5. Relaxation
6. Looseness and warming-up
7. Grounding
8. Alignment and balance
9. Centredness and breath
10. Softness and sensitivity
11. Chi or energy
12. Mindfulness in motion
13. Conclusion
APPENDIX 1: Tips for teachers
APPENDIX 2: Notes for Tai Chi practitioners
APPENDIX 3: Notes for parents
APPENDIX 4: Resources and bibliography
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
INDEX