Falling Is Not An Option: A Way to Lifelong Balance

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The book also introduces Postural Retraining™, a unique series of balance and stability exercises inspired by T’ai Chi. Over 40 years ago, I was introduced to Cheng Hsiang Yu, a Grandmaster of T'ai Chi Chuan (Taiji Quan), an ancient Chinese martial art. I loved this book because it not only deals with improving balance and stability but also how to improve the ability to turn, maneuver yourself around, and walk with increased confidence. Including instructions and clearly depicted exercises, everyone has the opportunity to enjoy an upright and fall-free life!

Locker explains how the wide stance often taught to seniors will actually lessen stability rather than improve it. With over 6 million of the world’s best eBooks to choose from, Kobo offers you a whole world of reading.

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I also loved that he had a glossary at the end so I did not have to look up words, but it was pretty easy to read. He sets out a reasonable goal for anyone who’s willing to work towards greater balance and lessen their chances of falling and being injured.

By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Included in the book are exercises that everyone of every age can practice to help them improve their balance and stability. The book distills generations of Chinese martial-arts wisdom about balance and stability into a practical and effective exercise system that can improve balance and stability in people of all ages, from seniors with insecure balance to elite athletes looking to improve excellent balance. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free.

I especially appreciated the photographs that show both the correct and incorrect postures and found them invaluable for someone who would be working through the routines on their own.Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide. Rachel shares illustrated gripping stories of being out in the mountains, being stalked by a mountain lion, sleeping in the snow in -20 degrees, dodging an avalanche by split seconds and having to keep her cool when being rescued after an injury when skiing miles from anywhere. If you are the author, please login to your Author Area where you can update all of your links and other information.