Tai Chi-From the Philosophy of Ancient China

Looking for a new you?

Look no further! now you can reshape your figure, develop your body and above all achieve a new tranquility of the mind...all in just minutes a day and without strenuous exercise!

The ancient Chinese knew it thriteen hundred years ago: a strong mind cannot function well in a

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weak body. To acheve full potential, both mind and body must be healthy. But many people cannot engage in a program of rigorous physical exercise, whether for reasons of health or because of limitations demanded by job or family situation.

Now, through the ancient program of Tai Chi, anyone can discover the way to better health and better life, without strain and without worry. Now you CAN be the person you really want to be!

Cheng Man-Ch'ing
Photos by Joseph Griffith

Contents

Part I
Introduction: The health gap-East and West
Chapter 1 From Tao to today
Chapter 2 Fundamentals
Chapter 3 The amazing Mr. Liu
Chapter 4 You and your body
Chapter 5 Tai chi and the martial arts
Chapter 6 The movements
Bibliography
Part II
The postures
T'ai-chi ch'uan
A valuable pictorial reference

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