The Tai Chi Book: Refining and Enjoying a Lifetime of Practice (Ymaa Book Series, 32.)


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How to Get the Most from Your Tai Chi Practice

The Tai Chi Book is a detailed guide for students who’ve learned a Tai Chi form and want to know more. It also introduces beginners to the principles behind great Tai Chi, and answers common questions that all of us have.

The Tai Chi Book shows you how to use Tai Chi to gain strength in your bones, muscles and vital organs, how to improve your balance and flexibility, and how to achieve remarkable vitality.

The author also introduces complex elements of Tai Chi, including ways to develop the relaxed strength known as sung, how to cultivate and feel Chi, how to train mindfulness, and a helpful chapter on being a student.

In addition, the author explores the debate over Tai Chi breathing patterns, explains in detail proper body alignment, and tells why Pushing Hands is more important than you might think.

The Tai Chi Book is your guide to the fullest health benefits of Tai Chi and to higher levels of skill and ability.

Like two books in one, basic and advanced Tai Chi training. Find out how to choose and relate to a teacher. Develop remarkable vitality and longevity. Includes the Cheng Man-ch’ing short form. More than one hundred photos and illustrations.
Publisher ‏ : ‎ YMAA Publication Center
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 15, 1998
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1886969647
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1886969643
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.49 x 0.63 x 9.39 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #462,705 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #183 in Tai Chi & Qi Gong #562 in Energy Healing (Books) #618 in Martial Arts (Books)
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Customers say

Customers find the book to be an excellent resource for understanding tai chi concepts. They appreciate the overview of tai chi principles, with one customer noting how it intelligently discusses various styles and forms of the practice.