The Essence of Tai Chi Chi Kung : Health and Martial Arts (YMAA Publication Center Book Series, B014)

Chi theory and practice for health and a deeper understanding of Tai Chi.

Visit merchant

Tai Chi Dynamics: Principles of Natural Movement, Health Self-Development

Tai Chi Dynamics is intended for intermediate and advanced Taiji players. The author, a Taiji practitioner for thirty-seven years and whose Ph.D. is in experimental physics, 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, in depth, many perplexing concepts such as correct force by utilizing detailed explanations, illustrations, and photographs. Sayings from the Taiji Classics are quoted throughout, and exercises are provided to give readers a chance to confirm their understanding. POver a dozen self-defense applications of the basic Taiji movements are illustrated, and the effectiveness and completeness of Taiji as a martial art today is candidly analyzed. One chapter on teaching Taiji, stemming from over three decades of practical experience, ranges from suggestions on how to advertise and start a beginners’ class, to class management including legal and financial aspects. A chapter on the late Zheng Manqing (Cheng Man-ch’ing), with whom the author studied for five years in the early 1970s, sheds light on Zheng and his students. POne chapter deals extensively with aspects of self development from a personal perspective, discusses how doing Taiji correctly is a precursor to spiritual growth, and compares religion, science, and spiritual teachings. A detailed chapter on health, self-massage, and healing discusses fasting (including the author’s own experience with a twenty-eight-day fast), analyzes differences between Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, and provides exercises and methods of self-massage for head, legs, feet, and back. There is even a section on how to make your own footwear suitable for practicing Taiji. The book includes personal anecdotes and stories and has over ninety photographs and dozens of illustrations drawn by the author.

Continue Reading–1 words totally

Tai Chi Chuan Simplified 24 form

Master Aiping Cheng’s Simplified 24 Form is a teaching tape that you can easily follow. It presents the popular 24 Form in 10 clear and detailed lessons. Each move is taught by Master Aiping and then demonstrated again for clarity and ease of assimilation. There are close-up sections on hand and leg movements to help you learn even the most difficult moves correctly. At the end, Master Aiping performs the complete form, giving you an opportunity to practice with her from start to finish. If you are a beginner, we recommend that you study Master Aiping’s Basic Movements for Tai Chi Chuan tape before commencing your study of the 24 Form. Master Aiping has been working with American students since 1996. She understands American lifestyles and offers this training series in order to help you learn Tai Chi Chuan, because, as she says: “”You will have Tai Chi Chuan your whole life””.

Continue Reading–1 words totally

108 Insights into Tai Chi Chuan, Revised: A String of Pearls

In 108 Insights into Tai Chi Chuan, thirty-year practitioner Michael Gilman discusses important elements of Tai Chi practice: breathing, body mechanics, Chi, and more.

Visit merchant

The Fifty-four Form of Yang-style Taiji Sword

The 54 Forms of Yang-style Taiji Sword keeps the complete traditional sword technique. It fully reflects the feature of being artful, neat and light. It has movements of picking, pointing, stabbing, which can show the character of combining hardness and softness, quickness and slowness. In practice, it is vigorous but not clumsy, twining but not scattering. It is very clear in the firmness and emptiness and very neat in attacking and defending technique. It is provided with the high appreciation and practical value.PThis product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com’s standard return policy will apply.

Continue Reading–1 words totally

Anti-Aging Method with Carol Argo (Low Impact, Yoga, Tai Chi, Dance, Pilates)

Anti-Aging Method With Carol ArgoP As we age our bodies change, therefore we need an inspiring workout that adapts gracefully to these changes so that we can continue to feel and look our best. This total body workout is a unique fusion of Yoga, Tai Chi, Dance and Pilates. Loosen up and experience the joy of movement as you strengthen, stretch and mobilize your entire body while also improving posture and balance. Become more relaxed and comfortable with yourself. Suitable for all fitness levels and all you need is a yoga-type mat. For the bonus section, you will need a chair. The DVD offers three different workout options, designed to meet any schedule and your mood: you can choose the Total Workout or just the sections you want to do that day.

Continue Reading–1 words totally

Tai Chi Philosophy

Tai Chi Chuan is a Chinese form of exercise derived from Taoism, one of China’s oldest beliefsystems. The practice of Tai brChi Chuan is beneficial to health and it is also asubtle,sophisticated and scientific method of self-defencebrbrbrSince this system of exercise is suitable for people of all ages and requires little or no special equipment, it has gainedbran enthusiastic reception all over the world. Tai Chi Chuan evolved to help people improve their physical health,equip thembrto defend themselves against wild beasts and bandits, and also improve their powers of meditation. In other words, Tai Chi brChuan enables people to survive through fitness and self-defence.br

Continue Reading–1 words totally