The Complete Illustrated Guide to Tai Chi
A Practical Approach to the Ancient Chinese Movement for Health and Well-being
Published on 5. January 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-00-712248-6 (ISBN)
Description
A practical approach to the ancient Chinese movement for health and well-being. Tai Chi is a movement practice firmly rooted in Chinese culture and philosophy. The Complete Illustrated Guide to 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: History, origins and philosophy of Tai Chi Basic principles -- movement and the body Life energies -- meridians and the 7 major chakras Mind, movement and focus A step-by-step guide to the complete movement sequence Other important aspects of the art of Tai Chi Tai Chi for life, health and leisure Angus Clark offers a fully comprehensive interpretation of the short form of Tai Chi, presented in a style that is easy to follow and relevant to contemporary life.
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Series
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
(Integrated colour throughout)
Dimensions
Height: 295 mm
Width: 195 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
750 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-712248-6 (9780007122486)
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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 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, where he offers a contemporary approach to learning Tai Chi. He teaches nationally and internationally.