<p><strong>Tai Chi Qigong is the essence of Tai Chi Chuan. </strong></p> <p>Gently conditioning your body and building an abundance of Qi are the requirements for long lasting health and a solid foundation for Tai chi practice.</p> <p>Tai chi chuan is an internal martial art that uses soft/round movements to redirect an opponent''s incoming force.</p> <p>Qigong exercises are an internal method of increasing and circulating your body''s energy (qi).</p> <p>This book teaches tai chi qigong exercises that are extremely useful for improving your tai chi skills and overall health.</p> <p>IF YOU ALREADY KNOW A TAI CHI FORM, here are some ways that you will use tai chi qigong to reach new levels of skill and ability.</p> <ul> <li>To feel qi</li> <li>To regulate body, breathing, and intention</li> <li>To learn how to use intention to lead qi</li> <li>To learn how to circulate qi</li> <li>To learn how to expand qi</li> <li>To learn how to use