Tai Chi Walking: A Low-Impact Path to Better Health

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Summary: Walking using taichi principles
Review: Dr. Chuckrow's book extends the principles of taichichuan to walking for exercise. It includes discussions on alignment, footwear, balance, etc. It follows on and repeats some of the material from his "Tai Chi Book." It is not a book for the general reader, requiring some familarity with taichichuan nor does it discuss the training exercise called tai chi walikng. I recommend it for the taichichuan novice as a thoughtful example of how to extend one's experience with the form to other areas.

Rating:
Summary: Walking using taichi principles
Review: Dr. Chuckrow's book extends the principles of taichichuan to walking for exercise. It includes discussions on alignment, footwear, balance, etc. It follows on and repeats some of the material from his "Tai Chi Book." It is not a book for the general reader, requiring some familarity with taichichuan nor does it discuss the training exercise called tai chi walikng. I recommend it for the taichichuan novice as a thoughtful example of how to extend one's experience with the form to other areas.

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Summary: Recommended reading for all students of the martial arts
Review: Tai Chi Walking: A Low-Impact Path To Better Health by Tai Chi Chuan expert Robert Chuckrow is a superbly presented, "user friendly", instructional compendium on the health benefits and practices of walking, employing Tai Chi principles for meditation and improved health at the same time. Readers will learn how to walk properly and naturally, why poor walking posture can actually damage physical health, and how proper walking can significantly increase longevity and vitality. Tai Chi Walking is confidently recommended reading for all students of the martial arts, physical fitness, and alternative health resources and practices.

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Summary: almanac or boyscout handbook?
Review: Tai Chi Walking: A Low-Impact Path To Better Health by Tai Chi Chuan expert Robert Chuckrow is a superbly presented, "user friendly", instructional compendium on the health benefits and practices of walking, employing Tai Chi principles for meditation and improved health at the same time. Readers will learn how to walk properly and naturally, why poor walking posture can actually damage physical health, and how proper walking can significantly increase longevity and vitality. Tai Chi Walking is confidently recommended reading for all students of the martial arts, physical fitness, and alternative health resources and practices.

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Summary: almanac or boyscout handbook?
Review: There's something for everyone in this book--except, that is, tai chi walking. You will learn to tie your shoestrings with a square knot, to let a mosquito drink its fill, not to be concerned about dogs roaming in packs, and (most usefully) to rinse your feet with 140 proof vodka.
If, however, you're interested in tai chi, save your money.