The Inner Structure of Tai Chi-Tai Chi Chi Kung I

by Mantak & Juan Li Chia

1996

Library's review

This new book gives clear, step-by-step insturctions for learnng Tai Chi Chi Kukng-a simple yet powerful early form of Yang-style Tai Chi. It also reveals the Taoist principels and deep, internal work necessaary for the effective practice of any form of Tai Chi.

The Inner Structure of Tai Chi is
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designed for Tai Chi practitioners of all levels. Stripping away the unnecessary mystery surrounding Tai Chi, Taoist Master Mantak Chia demonstrates, with the help of hundreds of drawings and detailed illustrations, the relationship of the inner sturcture of Tai Chi to the absorption, transformation, and circulation of the Three Forces, or energies-the Universal Force, the Cosmic Force, and the Earth Force-that enliven us. The author shows us how to find a new and vital relationship to these forces, not only while practicing Tai Chi, but also in the midst of aur everyday lives.

The Inner Structure of Tai Chi is an indispensable resource for anyone who now practices or wants to learn a form of Tai Chi. Clearly written and illustrated, with a natural progreassion form simpler to more difficult material, the new book provides an in-depth look at the principles and practices necessary to receive the full spectrum of physical, psychological, and spiritual benefits that Tai chi can bring.

Contents

About the authors
Preface
Foreword
Part One:
Introduction
1 How tai chi chi kung began:
The histroy of tai chi and its place in the healing tao
2 Why practice tai chi chi kung?
3 Basic principles of tai chi chi kung
4 Warm-up exercises and preparaton
5 The tai chi chi kung thirteen movement form
6 Sequence for home practice
Part Two:
7 The yin and yang inner smile form
8 Rooting and grounding: connecting to the earth
9 Transferring chi through the body
10 Activationg the tendons
11 The tan tien form
12 The healing form
13 The skin and bone breathing form
14 The integrated structure form
15 Steel wrapped in cotton: Martial art applications
16 The dance of the tao
Appendices
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ISBN

935621504

Publication

Healing Tao Books PO Box 1194 Huntington, NY 11743
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