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The Inner Structure of Tai Chi: Mastering the Classic Forms of Tai Chi Chi Kung
Mantak Chia
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Description for The Inner Structure of Tai Chi: Mastering the Classic Forms of Tai Chi Chi Kung
Paperback. Explores the deep, internal work necessary for the effective practice of tai chi. Num Pages: 264 pages, 245 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: VFMG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 205 x 16. Weight in Grams: 644.
Taoist adepts developed tai chi as both a martial art and a way to cultivate their 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 the twentieth century, tai chi was considered a secret practice that was passed down only within a closely knit structure of family and loyal disciples. Despite its widespread growth in popularity as a martial art and health exercise, many of its underlying internal practices remain unknown. The Inner Structure of ... Read more
Taoist adepts developed tai chi as both a martial art and a way to cultivate their 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 the twentieth century, tai chi was considered a secret practice that was passed down only within a closely knit structure of family and loyal disciples. Despite its widespread growth in popularity as a martial art and health exercise, many of its underlying internal practices remain unknown. The Inner Structure of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Inner Traditions Bear and Company United States
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Rochester, United States
ISBN
9781594770586
SKU
V9781594770586
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Ref
99-6
About Mantak Chia
A student of several Taoist masters, Mantak Chia founded the Universal Healing Tao System in 1979 and has taught tens of thousands of students from all over the world. He tours the United States annually, giving workshops and lectures. He is the director of the Tao Garden Health Spa and Resort and the Universal Healing Tao training center in northern ... Read more
Reviews for The Inner Structure of Tai Chi: Mastering the Classic Forms of Tai Chi Chi Kung
"I recommend this book as an integral component of any serious Taiji student and teacher."
Noah Nunberg, J.D., Journal of Asian Martial Arts, Vol. 16, No. 1 - 2007
" . . . the present reviewer was often surprised by the effectiveness of the writing in communicating insight into complex physical movements and difficult aspects of the tradition ... Read more
Noah Nunberg, J.D., Journal of Asian Martial Arts, Vol. 16, No. 1 - 2007
" . . . the present reviewer was often surprised by the effectiveness of the writing in communicating insight into complex physical movements and difficult aspects of the tradition ... Read more