Illustrated Elements of Tai Chi: A Practical Approach to the Ancient Chinese Movement for Health and Well-being
by Clark, AngusFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2002-02-01
Publisher(s): Element Books Ltd
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Summary
Extensively researched and clearly explained this comprehensive, full-color guide includes the history, origins and philosophy of Tai Chi, a step-by-step guide to the complete movement sequence, and Tai Chi for life, health and leisure. Illustrations.
Table of Contents
| Preface | p. 6 |
| How to Use this Book | p. 7 |
| Historical Origins | p. 8 |
| The Birth of Tai Chi | p. 10 |
| A Healing Art | p. 12 |
| Seven Qualities | p. 14 |
| Seven Steps to Progress | p. 16 |
| Movement, Health, and Body Awareness | p. 18 |
| The Skeleton | p. 20 |
| The Muscles | p. 22 |
| Body Alignment | p. 24 |
| Stability and Mobility | p. 26 |
| Body Shape and Posture | p. 28 |
| Inside the Body | p. 30 |
| The Circulation | p. 32 |
| Digestion and Elimination | p. 34 |
| Sensory Systems | p. 36 |
| Breathing | p. 38 |
| The Energy Centers | p. 40 |
| Preparing for Practice | p. 42 |
| The Complete Short form | p. 62 |
| Branching Out | p. 116 |
| Working with a Partner | p. 118 |
| A Fighting Art | p. 120 |
| Cultivating Energy | p. 122 |
| Tai Chi for Life | p. 124 |
| Nature and the Elements | p. 126 |
| Freestyle Movement | p. 128 |
| Tai Chi at Work | p. 130 |
| Tai Chi at Leisure | p. 131 |
| Achieving Self-Fulfillment | p. 132 |
| Growing and Changing | p. 133 |
| Tai Chi Experiences | p. 134 |
| Styles and Schools | p. 138 |
| Further Reading/Useful Addresses | p. 140 |
| Index | p. 142 |
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