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

Clark, Angus

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007133863 ISBN 13: 9780007133864

Publisher: Element, 2002

Synopsis

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.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

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.

Synopsis:

Tai Chi is a movement practice firmly rooted in Chinese culture and philosophy. This title is an illustrated, 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: the history, origins and philosophy of Tai Chi; basic principles - movement and the body; life energies - meridians and the seven major chakras; mind, movement and focus; a step-by-step guide to the complete movement sequence; and other important aspects of the art of Tai Chi. The text 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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Element
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0007133863
• ISBN 13: 9780007133864
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 144