T’ai Chi Classics (Shambhala Classics)

According to Master Liao, the great power of T’ai Chi cannot be realized without knowing its inner meaning. T’ai Chi Classics presents the inner meaning and techniques of T’ai Chi movements through translations of three core classics of T’ai Chi, often considered the “T’ai Chi Bible.” The texts are introduced by three chapters explaining how to increase inner energy (ch’i), transform it into inner power (jing), and project this inner power outward to repel an opponent without physical contact. Master Liao also provides a description of the entire sequence of T’ai Chi movements, illustrated by his own line drawings.

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T’ai Chi Ch’uan Ta Wen: Questions and Answers on T’ai Chi Ch’uan

“This book, T’ai Chi Ch’uan Ta Wen, was written sixty years ago by Professor Ch’en Wei-ming, who was a famous exponent of the Yang style T’ai Chi Ch’uan and a student of the great master, Yang Cheng-fu. In 1927 he established the Chih Jou School in Shanghai where he taught many students. At that time he saw how popular T’ai Chi Ch’uan was becoming and he was concerned that if it became a fad it would lose its original spirit. In the process of its being spread, its principles would be forgotten or mixed with other forms, thus leading to the loss of an important part of its essence. Therefore, this book is based only on what Professor Ch’en heard in his teacher’s classes. The questions are his own personal questions.”-Benjamin Pang Jeng Lo, from the Introduction

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Tai Chi: The Spiritual Way: From Grounding to Enlightenment

This book is unique in that it explains in plain English the spiritual, healing, and meditational aspects of Tai Chi. It is therefore an ideal book for those people new to Tai Chi, and those who have had more experience. There are many books on Tai Chi. The vast majority focus on ‘How To’ perform the basic moves. A few delve into the inscrutable Chinese concepts underlying Tai Chi, which often leave westerners even more confused. This book is unique in that it explains in plain English the spiritual, healing, and meditational aspects of Tai Chi. This book explains the ‘Why ?’ to the ‘How To’, and so is an ideal book for beginners. . At the same time it is the long awaited book for those already learning Tai Chi, who up till now now have been denied a book such as this. Tai Chi is a form of moving meditation, healing exercise, and spiritual discipline, and this book therefore appeals to a wide range of New Age and Alternative Therapy enquirers. Tai Chi is far more than a form of self defense. The Chinese mystics who created Tai Chi,placed within it all their ancient wisdom and meditational practices. They then placed the Tai Chi movements in order to create a sequence called the Form. The Form is a complete spiritual program, which takes a person on a journey from Grounding to Enlightenment. This book takes the reader on this spiritual journey, and so reveals the secrets of these ancient sages. Please either order direct from Authorhouse, or to find out more please visit www.taichispiritualway.co.uk

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The Push Hands Workbook: T’Ai Chi Partner Movements (Tui Shou) For Sport And Personal Development

This workbook is a step-by-step guide to push hands (t’ui shou). These T’ai Chi Chuan two person exercises are the foundation of the self-defense skills of the art. Written for the beginner through advanced practitioner and teachers, this book presents fun exercises and games that train sensitivity and responsiveness. Specific component skills of push hands (eg. sticking, listening, neutralizing, pushing, rooting etc) are systematically developed through sequential drills presented in the workbook. Important topics that are often poorly addressed in the English literature are explained in clear language and paired with activities.

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Yoga, Tai Chi, Massage, Therapies & Healing Remedies

Natural ways to health, relaxation and vitality: a complete practical guide. This is a fully illustrated consumer’s guide to natural health treatments and remedies – a manual for healthy living. It clearly explains the main alternative therapies and their advantages: Shiatsu, Reflexology, Moxibustion, Homeopathy, Bach Flower Remedies, Makko Ho, Iridology, Hydrotherapy, Hypnotherapy, Meditation and Rolfing, Aromatherapy, Alexander Technique, Tai Chi, and Yoga. Contains over 1250 easty to follow step by step photographs to illustrate the text.

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T’ai Chi Fundamentals: For Health Professionals and Instructors (book and video)

The T’ai Chi Fundamentals program consists of the T’ai Chi Fundamentals: For Health Professionals and Instructors video and manual. These resources are designed for health care professionals seeking complementary mind/body exercises for their patients and for instructors who are teaching introductory courses and have students with a varied range of abilities. The program presents a systematic approach for mastering T’ai Chi basics as it builds from simple to complex patterns of functional movement. It includes three elements: the simplified Fundamentals Form that is based on traditional Yang Style T’ai Chi; the Movement Patterns, or exercises for training essential T’ai Chi skills; and the Mind/Body Principles for both physical and mental well-being.

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Nei Jia Quan: Internal Martial Arts Teachers of Tai Ji Quan, Xing Yi Quan, and Ba Gua Zhang

Using an interview format, this book brings out the many different facets of the Nei Jia Quan, the umbrella name for Tai Ji Quan (Tai Chi), Xing Yi Quan, and Ba Gua Zhang. Each teacher gives a sense of the history of their art, its philosophical and spiritual underpinnings, and their training philosophy, giving students strategies for incorporating a wide range of approaches into their own studies. Included is additional commentary on these traditions, along with biographies of each of the teachers. Nei Jia Quan also features interviews with Tim Cartmell, Gabriel Chin, Gail Derin-Kellog, Bruce Kumar Frantizis, Paul Gale, Fong Ha, William Lewis, Luo De Xiu, Allen Pittman, James Wing Woo, Tony Yang, Zhao DaYuan, and Albert Liu.

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Sunrise Tai Chi: Simplified Tai Chi for Health & Longevity

This book clearly introduces the history and underlying principles of Tai Chi Chuan. Based on a modern and unique teaching approach, the simplified, short Tai Chi sequence taught here is practiced to both the left and right to help you develop symmetry and balance in your strength and flexibility. This program was created as a comprehensive introduction to authentic Tai Chi, allowing you to fine-tune your practice before moving on to more complex, longer Tai Chi forms. It includes suggestions for intermediate and advanced students to help them grow and improve over time.

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T’ai Chi for Dummies

T’ai Chi For Dummies gives you insight into the 5,000 year old practice of Tai Chi. This friendly guide explains the mental and physical benefits that you can enjoy through the practice of Tai Chi fitness routines, and it’s filled with illustrations and step-by-step instructions on the 24 movements in Tai Chi. Plus, it covers the 5 families of Tai Chi, as well as Qigong and Pushing Hands.

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Inside Tai Chi: Hints, Tips, Training & Process for Students and Teachers

What’s the next step in your Taijiquan journey?

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 fundamental to all styles of Tai Chi, fundamental to all learning processes.

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