Anatomy of Yang Family Tai Chi
by Steffan de Graffenried
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Author: Steffan de GraffenriedEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-12-20
ISBN: 0979895626
Number of pages: 108
Publisher: Nomentira Publications
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Book Review: Yang Family - A companion guide
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent guide for anyone wishing to know the deeper side of this ancient Chinese martial art. Though it's not a "how to do Tai Chi" guide, it provides detailed instruction on the integral parts of Tai Chi that are indispensable for any serious practitioner that go hand in hand with instructor-led classes. You learn how to refine your stances, breathe correctly, and move while keeping your frame properly formed throughout your exercises, among other things. This book aids in demystifying some of the most important parts of this art and in doing so, helps you to get more out of it.
BUY THIS BOOK IF: You have a competent instructor and attend classes with the aim of getting the most comprehensive and thorough understanding of what you are doing and the desire to exceed in all aspects. This should be your 'homework' study guide to companion with your 'classroom' work outs.
DONT BUY THIS BOOK IF: You think you are going to teach yourself Tai Chi.
Summary of Anatomy of Yang Family Tai Chi
Anatomy of Yang Family Tai Chi is a must have for any serious student. This important resource for both students and teachers exposes the true meaning behind the flowery, esoteric language of Tai Chi's classic Chinese texts and offers concrete examples of the principles of Tai Chi in action. Once ambiguous concepts come to life with real-world examples and photographs. In addition to breaking through language barriers that often make the secrets of Tai Chi inaccessible to western students, this book offers simple, physical methods for testing progress in both structural alignment and Qi development. For teachers there are methodology tips that will help your students to grasp and incorporate concepts which once seemed abstract into their practice. This is the Tai Chi book that westerners have been waiting for. Anatomy of Yang Family Tai Chi finally gives the West the real secrets of Tai Chi Chuan practice. Teachers and students alike will find this text both enlightening and challenging. Learn the relationship between Yi, Qi, Jing and Shen. This volume one of two explains in great detail how to create your perfect Chuan Jia (fighting frame) and how to move your conscious mind into all parts of your body. Achieving conscious movement sometimes seems unattainable but the author takes you there in a language you can understand.Tai Chi & Qi Gong Books
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