Ride from within: Use Tai Chi Principles to Awaken Your Natural Balance and Rhythm by James Shaw
An exploration of Tai Chi as it relates to riding and to developing a mind-body connection both on and off the horse.
Ride from within
Summary
An exploration of Tai Chi as it relates to riding and to developing a mind-body connection both on and off the horse.
Ride from within Summary
Ride from within Reviews
'With the use of spectacular photography, informative text, and a gift for explaining complex ideas, Shaw has developed a marvelous book.' American Quarter Horse Journal
About James Shaw
James Shaw has studied the art of tai chi for twenty years. Since 1992 he has been working with riders, on and off their horses, teaching them specific tai chi exercises designed to improve their riding. James has presented classes and workshops at the top dressage shows across the United States and has held clinics in the United Kingdom. He is particularly noted as tai chi instructor to international dressage rider Betsy Steiner and has recently appeared with Betsy in a series of articles in Dressage Today on rider fitness. James currently has a videotape entitled Tai Chi for the Equestrian which has proved popular with riders through the United States and in Australia and England. He lives in Arizona
Table of Contents
Why Tai Chi?; The Yin Yang Perspective; Why the Internal Arts Work for Riders; The Development of Your Intent and Focus; Strengthening Your Foundation; Your Hips: The Solid Foundation of Your Physical Centre; Your Shoulders: Weren't Meant to Carry the Weight of the World; Your Neck and Back: Not a Glorified Hat Rack; Your Spine: Who's in Control, You or Your Horse?; Your Breath: Your Vehicle to Take Your Mind into Your Body.
Additional information
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9780851319230
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Ride from within: Use Tai Chi Principles to Awaken Your Natural Balance and Rhythm by James Shaw
Used - Very Good
Hardback
The Crowood Press Ltd
20050801
272
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