Tai Chi for Beginners: Simple Tai Chi & Qigong for Posture, Balance, Breathing, and Everyday Calm

By Brandon A. Parks

Feel steadier, breathe easier, and move with calm confidence-one small, friendly step at a time.

Tai Chi for Beginners is a clear, do-able path into Tai Chi and qigong. Using simple language, short sessions (1-20 minutes), and options for standing, seated, or supported practice, you'll build alignment, balance, and quiet focus without strain. No prior experience or special equipment required.

What you'll learn
- Posture and alignment basics: Wuji (neutral stance), "crown up, tail heavy," tripod feet, knees over toes.
- Safe weight shifts and stepping: empty/cat stance, short bow stance, heel-then-roll forward step, toe-then-flat back step, open turns that protect your knees.
- Breath made simple: natural diaphragmatic breathing, "float and sink," and gentle open/close timing.
- Warm-ups and qigong you'll actually use: Lift the Sky, Open/Close, Cloud Hands, Silk-Reeling, Holding the Ball.
- Beginner-friendly routines: a concise 8-Form path and the classic Yang 24-Form-taught at a gentle pace for small spaces.
- Programs that fit real life: 4-week foundation, 8-week balance & flow, and a 12-week Yang-24 roadmap.
- Everyday calm: 60-second resets, desk and walking cues, and micro-routines for work, home, and travel.
- Troubleshooting and safety: green/yellow/red signals, joint-wise tips, seated options, and balance levels near a chair or wall.

Built-in accessibility
- Options for every body: standing, seated, or supported.
- Short "Try This Now" drills, practice plans, and skill checks.
- Plain-English names with helpful pinyin where useful.
- Friendly tone, clear steps, and modifications throughout.

Who it's for
- True beginners and returning practitioners.
- Anyone seeking gentle movement for balance, coordination, and stress relief.
- Instructors looking for a safe, structured, and encouraging on-ramp for new students.

Important note: This book provides educational information only and is not medical advice. If you have medical conditions, recent injury or surgery, dizziness, balance or heart concerns, pregnancy, or any safety questions, consult a qualified clinician before changing your activity. Always stop with sharp pain, severe shortness of breath, chest pain, or sudden dizziness.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FRZ9VLLZ
• ISBN13: 9798266414402
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 10.0"