Download or read book The Art of Tai Chi written by Paul H. Crompton and published by Element Books, Limited. This book was released on 1993 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Chinese art of soft and gentle exercise. Easy-to-follow instructions and high quality, illustrations.
Download or read book Steal My Art written by Stuart Alve Olson and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2002-08-09 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now 101 years old, Master T. T. Liang came to the U.S. from Taiwan in the 1960s to introduce t'ai chi to America. His life story is full of the stuff that makes a great martial arts adventure: a career as a high-ranking government official, street fights and shootouts, opium dens and prostitutes, mystical martial arts masters and monks—the story of a life lived to the absolute maximum. Twenty-five photographs add to the captivating life story of this great t'ai chi master.
Download or read book The Art of the Straight Line written by Lou Reed and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2023-03-14 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art of the Straight Line captures the energy of Lou Reed's worlds of Tai Chi, music, and meditation. It was edited by his wife, the artist Laurie Anderson.Lou Reed was a musician, singer, songwriter, poet, and founding member of the legendary rock band the Velvet Underground. He collaborated with many artists, from Andy Warhol and John Cale to Robert Wilson and Metallica. Reed had a groundbreaking solo career that spanned five decades until his death in 2013. Reed was also an accomplished martial artist whose practice began in the 1980s. He studied with Chen Tai Chi pioneer Master Ren GuangYi. This book is a comprehensive collection of Reed's writings on Tai Chi. It includes conversations with Reed's fellow musicians, artists, friends, and Tai Chi practitioners, including Julian Schnabel, A.M. Homes, Hal Willner, Mingyur Rinpoche, Eddie Stern, Tony Visconti, and Iggy Pop. The Art of the Straight Line features Reed's unpublished writings on the technique, practice, and purpose of martial arts, as well as essays, observations, and riffs on meditation and life.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan written by Kiew Kit, Wong and published by Cosmos Internet (Publishing Division). This book was released on with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi Chuan with this informative guide. One of the most popular Chinese martial arts, Tai Chi Chuan is also one of the most effective stress relievers available. In China it is also used extensively for the prevention and treatment of illnesses, and its beneficial effects for health and fitness are now widely recognized in the West. The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan is a comprehensive and fascinating guide to the practical application and potential benefits of Tai Chi Chuan. Packed with step-by-step illustrations for practice at home, this tai chi guide covers everything you would want to know about this ancient art, including its benefits for mental, spiritual and emotional development. This tai chi book is both an ideal introductory guide and an invaluable reminder for those who have already taken classes. Topics in The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan include: Tai Chi Chuan as a Martial ArtThe Concept of Yin-Yang and Tai Chi ChuanThe Historical Development of the Various StylesAdvice from the Great MastersTechniques and Skills of Pushing HandsSpecific Techniques for Combat SituationsTaoism and Spiritual Development in Tai Chi ChuanAnd many more
Download or read book Tai Chi written by Birinder Tember and published by Amber Books. This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art combining yoga and meditation. The book takes the reader through 24 Yang sequences, accompanied by easily understandable descriptions and illustrations showing the movements. Made with traditional Chinese bookbinding techniques, Tai Chi makes an excellent gift for both beginners and dedicated enthusiasts.
Download or read book Tai Chi Chuan written by Youlian Hong and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2008 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of current scientific research reflects the characteristics and beneficial effects of tai chi chuan in the fields of biomechanics and physiology, sensory motor control and fall prevention, psychology and social aspects, as well as in clinical application of Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, coronary heart disease, chronic heart failure, breast cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes.
Download or read book The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi written by Peter M. Wayne, PhD and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2013-04-09 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A longtime teacher and Harvard researcher presents the latest science on the benefits of T’ai Chi as well as a practical daily program for practitioners of all ages Conventional medical science on the Chinese art of T’ai Chi now shows what T’ai Chi masters have known for centuries: regular practice leads to more vigor and flexibility, better balance and mobility, and a sense of well-being. Cutting-edge research from Harvard Medical School also supports the long-standing claims that T’ai Chi also has a beneficial impact on the health of the heart, bones, nerves and muscles, immune system, and the mind. This research provides fascinating insight into the underlying physiological mechanisms that explain how T’ai Chi actually works. Dr. Peter M. Wayne, a longtime T’ai Chi teacher and a researcher at Harvard Medical School, developed and tested protocols similar to the simplified program he includes in this book, which is suited to people of all ages, and can be done in just a few minutes a day. This book includes: • The basic program, illustrated by more than 50 photographs • Practical tips for integrating T’ai Chi into everyday activities • An introduction to the traditional principles of T’ai Chi • Up-to-date summaries of the research on the health benefits of T’ai Chi • How T’ai Chi can enhance work productivity, creativity, and sports performance • And much more
Download or read book Anatomy of Fitness Tai Chi written by Loretta M Wollering and published by hinkler. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 9 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anatomy of Fitness: Tai Chi features detailed, full-colour anatomical illustrations of the muscles used in each move, so you’re always familiar with what your body should be doing.
Download or read book Tai Chi Chuan written by Marshall Ho'o and published by Black Belt Communications. This book was released on 1986 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black Belt Hall-of-Famer Marshall Ho'o explains the ancient Chinese art of exercise and moving meditation in a short form, with temple exercises, self-defense moves, sparring, and health benefits. Fully illustrated.
Download or read book Tai Chi Chin Na written by Jwing-Ming Yang and published by Ymaa Publications. This book was released on 2014 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tai chi chin na will help you include martial art grappling skills in your tai chi training. This book provides a solid and practical approach to learning specific techniques that flow from each movement, the proper hand forms to use when striking or pressing cavities, and the locations for targeting cavities on the body.--
Download or read book The Art of Learning written by Josh Waitzkin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-05-27 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An eight-time national chess champion and world champion martial artist shares the lessons he has learned from two very different competitive arenas, identifying key principles about learning and performance that readers can apply to their life goals. Reprint. 35,000 first printing.
Download or read book The Art of Chi Kung Making the Most of Your Vital Energy written by Kiew Kit, Wong and published by Cosmos Internet (Publishing Division). This book was released on with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Widely recognized as an effective means of stress management and healing, chi kung is also an extraordinary technique for developing a general fitness of the mind and body. In The Art of Chi Kung, fourth generation Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit explores the principles and philosophy of chi kung, explaining its beneficial effects, and then guides you through a series of chi kung exercises which you can learn from and practice at home. It includes: * Chi Kung for health and longevity. * Stress management. * Vitality for sex and youthfulness. * Training of the mind for focus and creativity. This is the most comprehensive study of chi kung available, and will prove invaluable whether you are a beginner or already have some understanding of this ancient art.
Download or read book Tai Chi written by Paul Lam and published by Tai Chi Productions. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master teacher Paul Lam distills twenty-four popular forms into six to offer a tai chi workout for all students, including three qi gong exercises.
Download or read book T ai Chi Ch uan written by Petra Kobayashi and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2011-08-30 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the secrets and health benefits of this ancient internal Chinese martial art! T'ai Chi Ch'uan (or taijiquan), a Chinese internal martial art, is best appreciated in the West for its health and fitness benefits, as an art of self-defense, and as a spiritual path. In classical Tai Chi, these aspects form an inseparable unity. In this guide to the classical Yang style, Petra and Toyo Kobayashi present the foundations of T'ai Chi Ch'uan and give comprehensive insights into its methods. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the inner energy--Ch'i--and its contribution to a refined practice of T'ai Chi and its application in self-defense. This Tai Chi book contains a clear and fully illustrated exploration of the 37 positions of the Yang style's short form and a basic partner exercise, Push Hands. Easy-to-follow photographs and diagrams with step-by-step instructions will help you to improve your practice. Ideal for practitioners at any level. Chapters include: The Styles The Principles Quotations from Old Masters Sixty-Four Questions and Answers About T'ai Chi Ch'uan Six Levels of Development The Thirteen Basic Positions and Techniques Advanced Practice Important Questions to Ask Yourself and more!
Download or read book Tai Chi Chuan in Theory and Practice written by Kuo Lien-Ying and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 1999-02-10 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published before Kuo Lien-Ying left China and then again in 1966 soon after his arrival in the United States, Tai-Chi Chuan in Theory and Practice has now been edited and expanded by his widow and disciple, Simmone Kuo. Her version includes new material on the philosophical origins of Tai-Chi Chuan, particularly how it relates to the I Ching, the most ancient text of Chinese wisdom. The book also provides explanations of the meaning of this ancient and elegant martial art--its name and history--the keys to understanding the Thirteen Movements, archival photographs of Lien-Ying performing the movements, and other supplementary literature.
Download or read book The Simple Art of Tai Chi written by Lei Lei Qu and published by Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2004 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.”
Download or read book Good Morning Tai Chi written by Mark L. Fuerst and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-01-16 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phil Catapano provides Tai Chi wisdom and training instruction from his many years of dedicated practice in the Chinese art of Tai Chi. Written with accomplished author, Mark L. Fuerst (The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi: 12 Weeks to a Healthy Body, Strong Heart & Sharp Mind; Baby At Last: The Couple's Complete Guide to Getting Pregnant--from Cutting-edge Treatments to Commonsense Wisdom), it captures the sound of Brooklyn, Phil's hometown. This book is a gift for Tai Chi students and teachers from all traditions. Tai Chi masters have known for centuries: regular practice leads to more vigor and flexibility, better balance and mobility, and a sense of well-being. Cutting-edge research from Harvard Medical School also supports the long-standing claims that Tai Chi also has a beneficial impact on the health of the heart, bones, nerves and muscles, immune system, and the mind. This research provides fascinating insight into the underlying physiological mechanisms that explain how Tai Chi actually works.
