The Simple Art of Tai Chi

Qu Lei Lei; Master Chen Xiao Wang

ISBN 10: 1402716516 / ISBN 13: 9781402716515

Published by Sterling, 2004

Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1402716516I4N10

Synopsis:

The most popular style of T’ai Chi—the Yang form, endorsed by China’s great masters—comes to life in hundreds of photos, accompanied by detailed instructions that even a beginner can understand. A foreword by top Chinese T’ai Chi professor Master Chen Xiao Wang explains the benefits of this gentle but powerful practice, while award-winning instructor Qu Lei Lei offers tips and hints throughout. The core of the volume, the 24 Forms, features a series of graceful, highly effective routines that cover all of T’ai Chi’s fundamental positions. Here, fluidity and movement between forms promote maximum development of muscle tone and improve relaxation. A special section explains T’ai Chi’s key aims, including such classical precepts as “Walking like a cat.”

About the Author: Qu Lei Lei began studying T’ai Chi as a child. He has taught T’ai Chi to the Metropolitan Police in London, aboard cruise ships and to actors. He is also an award-winning Chinese calligrapher and painter and lives in London with his wife and daughter. His books include The Simple Art of Chinese Calligraphy and The Simple Art of Chinese Brush Painting (Cico, 2002 and 2003).

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Simple Art of Tai Chi
Publisher: Sterling
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket