Tai Chi A Practical Introduction

by Raymond Pawlett

1999

Description

Tai Chi discusses the origins and principles of the discipline, and explains how to understand and achieve the essential balance between spirit and body, through the Ten Essences. The book then goes on to look at correct posture and stance, before moving on to a series of essential warm-up exercises.

Library's review

An essential introduction to the history, principles, and techniques of Tai Chi.

A fully illustrated step-by-step guide takes you through each of the movements of the basic Tai Chi form.

The informative and easy-to-follow text will help you master this graceful and ancient Oriental
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Contents

Introductions to tai chi
Yin and yang
Energy-chi
The ten essences
Explanation of the ten essences
Tai chi warm up exercises
Tai chi form practice
The simplified tai chi form
Full sequence of the 25 movements
Conclusion
Index
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ISBN

1861603290 / 9781861603296

Publication

Strathearn Books Limited Toronto, Canada
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