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Tai Chi Dynamics is intended for intermediate and advanced Taiji players. The author has been a Taiji practitioner for thirty-seven years and with a Ph.D. in experimental physics. He applies logic and basic scientific principles of anatomy, physiology, and physics to muscular action, breathing, and alignment in Taiji movement and push-hands. He clarifies,...
Douglas Wile translates and analyzes four collections of recently released nineteenth-century manuscripts on T'ai-chi ch'uan. These writings of Wu's older brothers Ch'eng-ch'ing and Ju-ch'ing, and his nephew Li I-yu, together with the transmissions of Yang Pan-hou, represent a significant addition to the seminal literature. The rich new texts allow us to...
A short, instructional 10-minute sword form to help sweep away emotional obstacles and enhance protective energy. Excellent for developing spiritual focus. DVD, 19 minutes.
Le style WU, encore peu connu en France, nous est présenté ici par l'un de ses plus grands spécialistes : Vincent Béjà. Il expose dans cet ouvrage de manière très claire cette culture traditionnelle du mouvement et cette approche relationnelle si peu conventionnelles en Occident. Un véritable plaidoyer pour la douceur et l'équilibre. Nombreuses photos...
Approche des processus cognitifs et de la gestion du mouvement par le Taiji Quan et certaines traditions d'Asie L'envol de la grue se réfère à des travaux récents de psychologie cognitive traitant de l'augmentation du seuil de vigilance, mais aussi aux admirables textes du bouddhisme tardif et du shivaïsme du Cachemire qui offrent de précieux commentaires...
Le taïchi-chuan est pratiqué depuis les temps anciens comme système de santé holistique, apportant à ses adeptes de précieux avantages en termes de longévité, relaxation et concentration. Mais il était également pratiqué comme un art martial d'une efficacité redoutable. C'est précisément en raison de cette efficacité que les maîtres dévoilaient rarement...
Le Tai Chi renforce le corps, apaise le mental et élève l'esprit. Ce système chinois de santé et de guérison est pratiqué dans le monde entier. Dans cet ouvrage, Maître Lam, de renommée mondiale, présente un programme progressif et détaillé, qui convient à chacun, quels que soient son âge et ses aptitudes. On peut le pratiquer partout, seul ou à...
Deux médecins, père, phtisiologue à la retraite, et fils, homéopathe acupuncteur, enseignant de taiji, autorisé par ses maîtres chinois, confrontent, en toute bonne foi et libéralité, leur opinion sur cet art martial. Une façon à la fois sérieuse et humoristique de présenter les avantages et les écueils possibles de "l'art du faîte suprême". "Toquade"...
Tout le monde sait que le Chinois ont inventé, entre autres, la boussole. Mais savez-vous que dans la pensée chinoise la Terre a cinq cardinaux ? Aux quatres connus les chinois ajoutent le centre. Voilà bien une autre manière de parler de la relativité en déjouant le dualisme subjectif-objectif ! Si le vécu est au centre de toute activité humaine, alors...
Since ancient times Tai Chi Chuan has been practiced as a holistic mind/body fitness system, bringing immense benefits for practitioners in health, longevity, relaxation, and concentration. But Tai Chi Chuan was also practiced as an effective and deadly martial art. Because of this, the ancient masters rarely disclosed their secrets, guarding them as...
Beyond the Barehand Form, beyond the Qigong, lies the elegant and effective Sword of Taijiquan! Learn to extend your Qi, enhance your art and refine your self. This comprehensive guide contains not only the complete Taiji Sword Form and Taiji Sword Qigong Set, but also seldom taught sword fighting applications and matching exercises. More than just a...
With so many Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) styles available today, so many variations, modernizations and simplifications, where does one find the traditional styles? Search no further, for this book, Taijiquan Classical Yang Style contains the complete Classical Long Form for the original Yang Family lineage. (1799 - 1872 A.D.). More than just a book of the...
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.
108 Insights is a friendly collection of observations, advice, and insights to help you refine your Tai Chi Chuan practice. Each insight addresses the most important elements of Tai Chi: breathing for better health, body mechanics for improved performance, visualizations to improve your practice, Chi training to build internal energy, and more!
Here's an extraordinary guide to Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan), the Grand Ultimate way of health and martial arts. Written by one of China?s top-ranked coaches (Liang), the 24 and 48 postures, often referred to as the Short Form, are presented in an easy to understand, step-by-step fashion. Also included are guidelines for breathing, directing the mind,...
If you hurt after a long day on your feet, this book is for you. Learn how to walk properly and naturally. Discover why poor walking posture can damage your health. Understand how proper walking can increase longevity and vitality.
Useful for any style of Tai Chi Chuan. Sound, practical advice for any martial art. Key points for incorporating the teachings into your practice.
More and more people all over the world are studying Tai Chi. No matter what style they study, what direction they take, or what level they are at, all agree on one thing: Tai Chi is a limitless journey and there is always more to be learned. There are so many questions along the way and everyone has them, students and teachers alike, questions that are...
Immerse yourself in the secrets of the Yang Style, the world's most popular style. You'll find Tai Chi Secrets of the Yang Style an invaluable resource for understanding your art. Can be used with any style of tai chi chuan. Sound, practical advice for any martial art. Includes commentaries, translation, and original chinese. Key points for incorporating...
Each day, millions of people worldwide practice Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan), which has been known for centuries to promote deep relaxation and excellent health, to prevent injuries and illnesses, and to ...
Simplified Taijiquan for relaxation - longevity - "A wonderful and practical approach to Tai Chi - Qigong that can correct stress-related illnesses, by a highly respecter Master Teacher."
Tai Chi offers the prospect of better health, vitality, peace of mind, and increased personal energy. The essence of Tai Chi is contained in subtle, yet profound qualities, which, when nurtured with regular and correct practice, will result in significant personal gain. Filled with insightful guidance and step-by-step instructions, Tai Chi Connections...
Each day, millions of people worldwide practice Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan), which has been known for centuries to promote deep relaxation, excellent health, - to prevent injuries - illness. The movements in Sunrise Tai Chi will help you to loosen - build your muscles, tendons - ligaments, which will improve your circulation of blood - Qi energy. The...
Here is the original, rarely seen Tai Ji Quan developed by Yang Lu Chan's best Imperial Palace Guard student, Quan You, over 150 years ago. While other styles branched off into sport, health, and meditation, Quan You's disciples preserved the traditional ways. This book covers the principles, characteristics, and essentials of the Wu method, along with...
Exploring Tai Chi helps students to understand the intricacies of Tai Chi training, as well as the underlying motives and psychological processes involved in any ongoing practice of this ancient discipline. This book focuses on 'disclosure' and 'empowerment' for the Tai Chi practitioner. What to expect of your training, how to progress in your training,...
Chin Na is the art of seizing and controlling, and is an element of all Chinese martial arts including Taijiquan. Today, most people practice Taijiquan to maintain health or cure sickness. For the last fifty years the martial aspects of Taijiquan have been ignored, and the art is now incomplete. Most practitioners no longer understand the martial...
The author, John Kotsias, is my good friend. I know that he is a linguist, a professor of mathematics, a passionate martial artist, an exceptional practicing humanist. He combines these attributes with an obsessive desire to widen the spectrum of Tai Chi Ch'uan without sacrificing the classical virtues.