Publisher's Synopsis
Tai Chi teacher, Peter Howcroft, and microbiologist, Tirzah Brookhouse, examine the aspects of Tai Chi that could be useful for people interested in being slim and fit. Modern theories are compared with ancient Chinese ideas as they explore the current definition of slimness and the aspiration to be slim, asking searching questions about the relationship between slimness and health. The book also presents a programme of exercises based on Tai Chi and Chi Kung.