Description
"This basic introduction to Tai Chi and Chinese energy meditation explains the movements in detail with photographs, so that even those without access to a teacher can learn something of this gently healing art." - from the book's back cover
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Contents
Introduction
What is tai chi?
Why exercise?
Moving meditation
Chi
The living philosophy
The yin yang theory
The organic universe
Table of movements-Commencement; Holding the ball to the right; grasping the bird's tail; Holding the ball to the left; Ward off; Pull back; Press forward; Extend arms to
Essential princiiples in practising tai chi
Taoist energy meditation
What is taoist energy meditation?
Table of exercises-The heavenly lift; The taoist archer; White crane spreads wings; The spinal twist; The rotary waist; Kidney and spinal bend; The spinal jolt; The angry fists
How to practice the eight golden treasures
Conclusion
Introduction
What is tai chi?
Why exercise?
Moving meditation
Chi
The living philosophy
The yin yang theory
The organic universe
Table of movements-Commencement; Holding the ball to the right; grasping the bird's tail; Holding the ball to the left; Ward off; Pull back; Press forward; Extend arms to
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push; Single whip A, B, C; Play guitar; Shoulder stroke; White crane spreads wings; Brush knee; Play guitar; Slant flying; Cross deflection; Kick and thrust; Step and parry; Punch; Closing the door; Cross hands; Closing the setEssential princiiples in practising tai chi
Taoist energy meditation
What is taoist energy meditation?
Table of exercises-The heavenly lift; The taoist archer; White crane spreads wings; The spinal twist; The rotary waist; Kidney and spinal bend; The spinal jolt; The angry fists
How to practice the eight golden treasures
Conclusion
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ISBN
9971947315 / 9789971947316
Publication
Graham Brash Singapore