- Master John Ding

15-Minute Tai Chi: Strong Body, Still Mind

By Master John Ding

The third title in our successful ‘15-Minute’ series, this practical and easy-to-use book reveals how to fit the popular stress-relieving art of Tai Chi into a busy Western lifestyle.

Tai Chi is becoming increasingly popular in the West and is the ideal form of exercise for a busy lifestyle, as it can be practised alone for short periods of time and has many healing and stress-relieving benefits.

In 15-Minute Tai Chi Master John Ding, the sixth generation of the Yang style Tai Chi Chuan – the most widely practised style – lays out an easy-to-follow plan that will bring the rewards of Tai Chi into even the busiest person’s life.

This book provides you with ten step-by-step, 15-minute routines that are suitable for beginners and address different health problems, making it easy to fit Tai Chi into your day.

The principles of Tai Chi such as breathing, relaxing and posture are explained clearly, as well as the health benefits of Tai Chi, how to bring the benefits and energy of Tai Chi into daily life and looking beyond- finding the right teacher for you.

Master John Ding also gives an overview of Tai Chi’s history and its relevance in the modern world.

With clear black and white photographs illustrating the different routines this is a clear and simple guide to Tai Chi.

Author: Master John Ding
Format: Paperback
Release Date: 21 Jul 2003
Pages: 192
ISBN: 978-0-00-714592-8
John Ding is the sixth generation of the Yang style Tai Chi Chuan. He has his own school of over 100 students based in London and 30–40 sub-schools run by his own qualified students all over the country. He runs regular workshops across Europe as well as numerous courses for large corporate and voluntary organisations on stress management; clients include London Electricity and the Health and Social Services. John is also Editor-in-Chief of the quarterly magazine Tai Chi and Alternative Health.