Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
There is a particular kind of tiredness that follows surgery, a serious illness, or simply weeks spent mostly sitting still - one that rest alone doesn’t fully resolve, but that also can’t be rushed past with ordinary exercise. If you’re looking for a way back to gentle movement that meets your body exactly where it is right now, this book was written for that in-between stage of healing.Gentle Chair Tai Chi for Recovery and Calm is a complete 14-day, fully seated restorative program built specifically for recovery from surgery, illness, or extended inactivity - once your doctor has confirmed gentle movement is appropriate. Every one of its sixteen movements is written out in full, precise, spoken-word detail, with no illustrations required, and every single one includes an explicit 'on a low-energy day' alternative, because this book assumes, correctly, that your energy will vary from one day to the next.The program is organized into four gentle day-groups rather than a rigid daily climb: Days 1-3 focus almost entirely on breath and stillness; Days 4-7 add the smallest amount of arm and torso movement; Days 8-10 widen your range slightly further; and Days 11-14 bring everything together into a fuller session for the days your energy supports it.What’s inside:• A Restorative Movement Library of 16 fully seated exercises, each with a built-in low-energy alternative• A four-stage, 14-day program structured around energy rather than forced progression• A plain-language chapter on why gentleness actually supports healing, covering fatigue, the nervous system, and non-linear recovery• Dedicated chapters on breath practices, rest and sleep, and easing stress and worry during recovery• Guidance on talking with your care team and preparing your space safely• An appendix with a quick reference guide, glossary, and simple daily reflection log
