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Tai Chi for Seniors: Illustrated 4-Week, 10-Minute Balance Plan (Book)

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The gentle, illustrated 4-week tai chi plan for seniors, with seated options for every day you don’t feel like standing.

That moment of hesitation before the stairs. The hand that reaches for the wall. The worry about falling when nobody’s home.

Tai Chi for Seniors by Jason W. Kan gives you a calm, simple way to fight back. No gym. No complicated forms. No pressure to keep up. Just 10 slow, guided minutes a day that train the balance, strength and confidence you use every time you stand, turn and walk.

Inside this 100-page, large-format guide

  • A 4-week plan that builds balance gradually, 10 minutes at a time
  • Clear step-by-step illustrations for every movement
  • Classic forms made easy: Brush Knee, White Crane Spreads Its Wings, Wave Hands Like Clouds
  • Chair and standing versions for good days and bad days
  • Fall-prevention balance drills for standing, turning and walking
  • Gentle sequences for stiff knees, hips, shoulders and back
  • A safety checklist and home-setup guide
  • A forgiving plan that still works when you miss a day

Who it’s perfect for

Seniors new to exercise, anyone restarting after a break, and adult children who want a safe, encouraging gift for a parent.

Daughter and senior mother reading an illustrated tai chi guide together

Available formats

Paperback, spiral-bound (lies flat while you practice) and Kindle, all 8.5 x 11 inches in print.

Want the research on tai chi and falls, a sample 10-minute session and a 60-second move to try today? Read our full guide: Tai Chi for Seniors: 10-Minute Routines That Help You Feel Steady Again.

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Frequently asked questions

Who wrote Tai Chi for Seniors?

Jason W. Kan. It is a 100-page, large-format illustrated guide with a 4-week tai chi plan for seniors.

How long does each tai chi session take?

About 10 minutes a day. The 4-week plan builds balance gradually, 10 minutes at a time.

Can I do the tai chi moves sitting down?

Yes. Every movement has a chair version and a standing version, so you can practise on good days and bad days.

Which formats is the book available in?

Paperback, spiral-bound (it lies flat while you practise) and Kindle. The print editions are 8.5 x 11 inches.

Is it suitable for complete beginners?

Yes. It is written for seniors new to exercise and anyone restarting after a break, with a safety checklist and home-setup guide. Talk with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.

What if I miss a day of the plan?

The plan is forgiving. Pick up where you left off; it still works when you miss a day.

This post is for general information and is not medical advice. Talk with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.

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