Inner Structure of Tai Chi Mastering the Classic Forms of Tai Chi Chi Kung

Name: Inner Structure of Tai Chi Mastering the Classic Forms of Tai Chi Chi Kung
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ISBN: 9781594770586

ISBN-10: 1594770581

ISBN-13: 9781594770586

Edition: 2nd 2005

Authors: Mantak Chia, Juan Li

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Explores the deep, internal work necessary for the effective practice of tai chi? Reveals the Taoist principles that gave birth to the Yang-style tai chi forms? Shows how tai chi can circulate powerful healing energies through the bodyTaoist adepts developed tai chi as both a martial art and a way to cultivate their physical body, energy body, and spirit body. Like all Taoist exercises, its main purpose is to form a connection to the basic energy that is the foundation of all life: "chi." Until the beginning of the twentieth century, tai chi was considered a secret practice that was passed down only within a closely knit structure of family and loyal disciples. Despite its widespread growth…

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List price: $19.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Inner Traditions International, Limited
Publication date: 12/15/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 264
Size: 8.00" wide x 10.00" long x 0.80" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English

A student of several Taoist masters, Mantak Chia founded the Healing Tao System in North America in 1979 and developed it worldwide as European Tao Yoga and Universal Healing Tao. He has taught and certified tens of thousands of students and instructors from all over the world and tours the United States annually, giving workshops and lectures. He is the director of the Tao Garden Health Spa and the Universal Healing Tao training center in northern Thailand and is the author of 50 books, including Taoist Foreplay, Inner Smile, Cosmic Fusion, Sexual Reflexology, and the bestselling The Multi-Orgasmic Man.

Juan Li is a senior Universal Tao instructor who began his studies with Mantak Chia in 1982 and now presents these teachings throughout Western Europe. He lives in Spain.



Acknowledgments


Putting Tai Chi Chi Kung into Practice


Foreword


Preface


Introduction



The Origins of Tai Chi Chi Kung



Why Practice Tai Chi Chi Kung?



Basic Principles of Tai Chi Chi Kung



Warm-Up Exercises and Preparation



Tai Chi Chi Kung Thirteen Movement Form



Sequence for Home Practice



Yin/Yang and Inner Smile Form



Rooting and Grounding: Connecting with the Earth



Transferring Chi Through the Body



Activating the Tendons



Tan Tien Form



Healing Form: Connecting the Organs with the Five Directions



Skin- and Bone-Breathing Form



Integrated Structure Form



Steel Wrapped in Cotton: Martial Arts Applications



Dance of the Tao



Energetic Preparations for Tai Chi Chi Kung



Tai Chi Physiology


Bibliography


About the Authors


The Universal Tao System and Training Center