Illustrated Elements of Tai Chi

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ILLUSTRATED ELEMENTS OF
TAI CHI
Tai Chi is a movement practice firmly rooted in Chinese culture and philosophy. It is now becoming recognized worldwide as a simple and accessible aid to coping with the pressures of modern living.
Angus Clark has developed his own interpretation of the Short Form of Cheng Man Ching Tai Chi and presents it in a style that is easy to follow and relevant to contemporary life. Tai Chi requires no special clothing or equipment and the movements are gentle, relaxing, and easy to learn. When practiced regularly it mobilizes the body's own powers of self-healing, and generates a feeling of unity with the environment. This book not only provides information on the origins, history, and growth of Tai Chi in various forms, it also gives a practical step-by-step guide to the complete movement sequences and reveals how this practice can bring vitality and well-being to all aspects of daily life.
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Fülszöveg

ILLUSTRATED ELEMENTS OF
TAI CHI
Tai Chi is a movement practice firmly rooted in Chinese culture and philosophy. It is now becoming recognized worldwide as a simple and accessible aid to coping with the pressures of modern living.
Angus Clark has developed his own interpretation of the Short Form of Cheng Man Ching Tai Chi and presents it in a style that is easy to follow and relevant to contemporary life. Tai Chi requires no special clothing or equipment and the movements are gentle, relaxing, and easy to learn. When practiced regularly it mobilizes the body's own powers of self-healing, and generates a feeling of unity with the environment. This book not only provides information on the origins, history, and growth of Tai Chi in various forms, it also gives a practical step-by-step guide to the complete movement sequences and reveals how this practice can bring vitality and well-being to all aspects of daily life.
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ANGUS CLARK is an experienced Tai Chi tutor and a recognized instructor of the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain. He studied this ancient Chinese art with Mike Spinks and Alan Peck and 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, England, which offers a contemporary approach to learning Tai Chi. He teaches both nationally and internationally, and also works with schools, health authorities, and community groups in England.
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The Illustrated Elements of 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:
• The history, origins, and philosophy of Tai Chi
• The basic principles - movement and the body
• Life energies - meridians and the seven major chakras
• Mind, movements, and focus
• A step-by-step guide to the complete movement sequence
• Branching out - other important aspects of the art
• Tai Chi for life, health, and leisure
ISBN 0-00-71 3386-3
UK L8.99* USA $14.95
www.elementbooks.co.uk
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