Essential Tai JiSinging Dragon, 2011 - 78 Seiten First published over 20 years ago, this classic book distills the basics of the art of Tai Ji, which are lovingly presented in eloquent writing, and accompanied by splendid full color photography and beautiful calligraphy. Master dancer, brush calligrapher, bamboo flute player, and philosopher Chungliang Al Huang shares the basic movements of Tai Ji-and its relationships with nature, space, and time-alongside stunning, inspirational photography by Si Chi Ko. The book promotes strength, relaxation, and clarity, as Master Huang teaches how to unify mind and body, in order to achieve a healthier and more fulfilling state of being. In doing so, he touches on everything from the origins and meanings of Tai Ji to the vocabulary, basic moves, practice, and the Tai Ji dance. This beautiful and inspiring book has an essential place in any Tai Ji library, and will be of interest to students, scholars, academics, professionals, and the general reader. |
Inhalt
I
Introduction | viii |
II
The Origin of Tai Ji | ii |
III
The Meaning of Tai Ji | 14 |
IV
The Vocabulary of Tai Ji | 18 |
V
The Benefit of Tai Ji | 33 |
some basic moves | 37 |
the five moving forces
| 55 |
VIII The Practice
| 67 |
IX Summary
| 73 |
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