TY - JOUR PY - 1983// TI - Seeking Stillness in Motion: An Introduction to Tai Chi for Seniors JO - Activities, adaptation and aging A1 - Adler, Shoshana Shapiro A1 - Submission, HCF SP - 1 EP - 14 VL - 3 IS - 4 N2 - Tai Chi Chuan, a traditional Chinese exercise, is introduced in terms of its potential benefits for older people. Two major philosophical principles underlying Tai Chi exercises are discussed: shen, or spiritual awareness, and seeking stillness in motion. In addition, the adaptation of traditional Tai Chi forms for seniors is described with detailed instructions on the use of prebirth breathing.
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