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Book Reviews
Tai
Chi in a Chair. DVD. 40 min. Health Media
Productions. ISBN: 0-9746825-0-0. $29.95.
Tai Chi, a Chinese exercise
method, uses gentle movement to increase flexibility, improve
balance, and reduce pain. It is a good way for those with limited
mobility or those who spend most of the day seated at a desk to
relax and rejuvenate the body. This DVD with instructor Cindy Mason,
an oriental medicine practitioner, takes viewers through a routine
of movements for the arms, legs, back, and chest. It also covers
Japanese self-care acupressure and provides documentation for
current research about the use of Tai Chi in medical care. Although
it is a low-budget production, this video offers useful information
for those who want to incorporate Tai Chi into their fitness regimen.
Barbara M. Bibel, Oakland
Public Library, Oakland, CA.
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