The deepest benefits of T'ai Chi cannot be realized without an understanding of its underlying principles. This book presents these principles through translations of three core classics of T'ai Chi that are often considered the "T'ai Chi Bible," accompanied by the author's insi…
Explores the deep, internal work necessary for the effective practice of tai chi Reveals the Taoist principles that gave birth to the Yang-style tai chi forms Shows how tai chi can circulate powerful healing energies through the body Taoist adepts developed tai chi as both a mar…
"Taoist adepts developed tai chi as both a martial art and a way to cultivate the physical body, energy body, and spirit body. Like all Taoist exercises, its main purpose is to form a connection to the basic energy that is the foundation of all life: chi. Until the beginning of …
Fa Jin, an advanced yang style of Tai Chi, complements the physical, mental, and spiritual conditioning available through solo Tai Chi practice and the internal martial arts of Taoism. Fa Jin enables adepts to harness the energy of yin, yang, and the earth in the lower tan tien …
An introduction to the martial art technique of Fa Jin explains how to tap inner energy sources for healing and self-defense, integrating the teachings of leading Taoist masters while offering coverage of the form's history, philosophies and traditional practices.
A step-by-step guide to Tai Chi with detailed instructions and full-color photo sequences.
Increase muscle strength, improve flexibility, and reduce pain and stiffness. Each year, millions of people worldwide discover the incredible physical and mental benefits of tai chi. Now, with Tai Chi Illustrated, you can, too. Internationally renowned instructor Master Pixiang …
Teaches you how to increase muscle strength, improve flexibility, and reduce pain and stiffness.
Demonstrates the most effective forms for harnessing the healing power of chi, or energy. This step-by-step guide comes complete with detailed instructions and full-colour photographic sequences for the basic movements and popular forms, such as Grasp Sparrow's Tail and Part the…
Demonstrates the most effective forms for harnessing the healing power of chi, or energy. This step-by-step guide comes complete with detailed instructions and full-colour photographic sequences for the basic movements and popular forms, such as Grasp Sparrow's Tail and Part the…
Increase muscle strength, improve flexibility, and reduce pain and stiffness. Each year, millions of people worldwide discover the incredible physical and mental benefits of tai chi. Now, with Tai Chi Illustrated, you can, too. Internationally renowned instructor Master Pixiang …
"A traditional manual on the Chinese martial art of taijiquan, based on the demonstration narrative of the eminent master, Yang Chengfu. Presents the complete Yang family form, along with interesting application scenarios"--Provided by publisher.
