Tai Chi Chuan and the Code of Life
Revealing the Deeper Mysteries of China's Ancient Art for Health and Harmony (Revised Edition)
$66.22
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
14 May 2008
Summary
In Tai Chi Chuan and the Code of Life, Graham Horwood describes the various styles of Tai Chi Chuan, exploring its roots in the Chinese philosophy of Taoism as well as elaborating on the evolution it has undergone over millennia. In order to understand the energetic method of Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung, he highlights parallels between its source, The I Ching, and archetypal principles from both Eastern and Western philosophy and medicine. The text and diagrams show the synergy between the dif…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781848190016 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1848190018 |
| Author: | Graham Horwood |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Imprint: | Singing Dragon |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Edition: | 0002nd |
| Release Date: | 14 May 2008 |
| Weight: | 440g |
| Dimensions: | 252mm x 176mm x 16mm |
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Critics Review
Horwood has produced a thoroughly interesting and comprehensive account on the various styles of Tai Chi expertly mixing theory, history and developments of the discipline with exercises that include the building, circulation and storage of chi. For beginners, this offers an excellent introduction of the theory and key practices of Tai Chin Chuan, while for a more advanced practitioners the multi-level insights will enhance their understanding and practice. An invaluable resource for those interested in the discipline. – Yoga (Mind Body and Spirit)
About The Author
Graham Horwood
Graham Horwood was a practising Jungian analyst with over 30 years of training in martial arts and Chinese healing systems. He was the founder and Chief Instructor of the Taoist Group. Horwood’s principle Tai Chi teacher, Master Chu King Hung, is considered by many to be the world’s leading authority on Family Yang Style Tai Chi.
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