Tai Chi: A practical approach to the ancient Chinese movement for health and well-being (The Illustrated Elements of...)

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HarperCollins UK, Sep 20, 2012 - Body, Mind & Spirit - 144 pages

A practical approach to the ancient Chinese movement for health and well-being.

Tai Chi is a movement practice firmly rooted in Chinese culture and philosophy. The Complete Illustrated Guide to Tai Chi is a beautifully photographed, informative and practical guide to the life-enhancing practice of the short form of Tai Chi. Extensively researched and clearly explained this comprehensive guide includes:

History, origins and philosophy of Tai Chi

Basic principles – movement and the body

Life energies – meridians and the 7 major chakras

Mind, movement and focus

A step-by-step guide to the complete movement sequence

Other important aspects of the art of Tai Chi

Tai Chi for life, health and leisure

Angus Clark offers a fully comprehensive interpretation of the short form of Tai Chi, presented in a style that is easy to follow and relevant to contemporary life.

 

Contents

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 7 HISTORICAL ORIGINS 8 THE BIRTH OF TAI CHI
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SEVEN STEPS TO PROGRESS 16 MOVEMENT HEALTH AND BODY AWARENESS 18 THE SKELETON 20 THE MUSCLES 22 BODY ALIG...
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AND CHANGING
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About the author (2012)

Angus Clark is an experienced Tai Chi tutor and a recognized instructor of the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain. He learned directly from Grandmaster Dr Chi Chiang Tao, which places him in the Cheng Man Ching lineage. He founded the School of Living Movement in Devon, where he offers a contemporary approach to learning Tai Chi. He teaches nationally and internationally.

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