100 Best Tai Chi Books of All Time (Updated for 2026)

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Tao Te Ching: By Lao Tzu - Illustrated

Lao Tse

5.0

A lucid translation of the well-known Taoist classic by a leading scholar-now in a Shambhala Pocket Library edition.
Written more than two thousand years ago, the Tao Teh Ching, or -The Classic of the Way and Its Virtue, - is one of the true classics of the world of spiritual literature. Traditionally attributed to the legendary -Old Master, - Lao Tzu, the Tao Teh Ching teaches that the qualities o

Recommended by Jack Dorsey, Jack Ma, Naval Ravikant, and 11 others.

Jack Dorsey

Co-Founder/Twitter

Q: What are the books that had a major influence on you? Or simply the ones you like the most. : Tao te Ching, score takes care of itself, between the world and me, the four agreements, the old man and the sea...I love reading! [source]

Jack Ma

Founder/Alibaba

According to a Yibada interview with Chen Wei, who wrote Ma’s 2014 authorized biography, the Alibaba founder and executive chairman always carries the Tao Te Ching, the foundational text of Taoist philosophy, religion and ethics composed by Lao Tzu in the sixth century B.C. [source]

Naval Ravikant

CEO & Co-Founder/AngelList

In the philosophy side, I’ve been rereading the Tao Te Ching. [source]

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The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi: 12 Weeks to a Healthy Body, Strong Heart, and Sharp Mind

Peter Wayne

4.7

Conventional medical science on the Chinese art of Tai Chi now shows what Tai Chi masters have known for centuries: regular practice leads to more vigor and flexibility, better balance and mobility, and a sense of well-being. Cutting-edge research from Harvard Medical School also supports the long-standing claims that Tai Chi also has a beneficial impact on the health of the heart, bones, nerves a

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The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence

Josh Waitzkin

4.6

Preview Summary

Josh Waitzkin knows what it means to be at the top of his game. A public figure since winning his first National Chess Championship at the age of nine, Waitzkin was catapulted into a media whirlwind as a teenager when his father's book "Searching for Bobby Fischer" was made into a major motion picture. After dominating the scholastic chess world for ten years, Waitzkin expanded his horizons, takin

Recommended by Bryan Callen, Chris Oliver, Dave Elitch, and 4 others.

Bryan Callen

I probably have recommended The Art of Learning and The 4-Hour Body, I'm not kidding, more than any other books. [source]

Chris Oliver

The Art of Learning as well is phenomenal. You're always learning new things in programming and startups so being good at learning is a crucial skill to have. [source]

Dave Elitch

I tell everyone I teach to get this book. [source]

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The Book of Five Rings

Miyamoto Musashi

4.6

Preview Summary

Written over three centuries ago by a Samurai warrior, the book has been hailed as a limitless source of psychological insight for businessmen-or anyone who relies on strategy and tactics for outwitting the competition.

Recommended by Steve Blank, Ryan Holiday, Bill Liao, and 2 others.

Ryan Holiday

Author

Widely held as a classic, this book is much more than a manifesto and manual on swordsmanship and martial arts. It’s about the mindset, the discipline, and the perception necessary to win in life or death situations. As a swordsman, Musashi fought mostly by himself, for himself. His wisdom, therefore, is mostly internal. He tells you how to out-think and out-move your enemies. He tells you how to fend for yourself and live by a code. And isn’t that precisely what so many of us need help with every day? [source]

Bill Liao

The human world occurs in language so best get good at it! [source]

Stephane Grand

I do not believe there are business and non-business books. Business is life, you do business like the man or woman you excavate from the person you are told you are. Hence, the most potent business books are not about business, in my opinion. What makes a great business book is that it is a book that helps you find a better version of yourself. Therefore, I would say that my favorite business book is Miyamoto Musashi’s Book of Five Rings. It is an amazing inwards look at how to win battles. [source]

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The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan: A Comprehensive Guide to the Principles and Practice

Wong Kiew Kit

4.5

Master the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi Chuan with this informative guide.

One of the most popular Chinese martial arts, Tai Chi Chuan is also one of the most effective stress relievers available. In China, it is also used extensively for the prevention and treatment of illnesses, and its beneficial effects on health and fitness are now widely recognized in the West. The Complete Book of Tai Chi

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T'Ai Chi Classics

Waysun Liao

4.5

According to Master Liao, the great power of T'ai Chi cannot be realized without knowing its inner meaning. T'ai Chi Classics presents the inner meaning and techniques of T'ai Chi movements through translations of three core classics of T'ai Chi, often considered the "T'ai Chi Bible." The texts are introduced by three chapters explaining how to increase inner energy (ch'i), transform it into inner

7

The Essence of T'ai Chi Ch'uan: The Literary Tradition

Various, Benjamin P. Lo, et al.

4.5

A handbook of the classical Chinese literature on which the art of t'ai chi is based. First English translation of the classic texts of T'ai Chi Ch'uan. This is required reading for practitioners of every style.

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Simplified Tai Chi Chuan: 24 Postures with Applications & Standard 48 Postures (Revised)

Shou-Yu Liang and Wen-Ching Wu

4.5

This revised edition of our best selling beginner Tai Chi Chuan book includes a new and modern easy-to-follow layout. Every tai chi movement is presented in 2-4 large photographs with clear instructions, followed by key points to help you learn properly.

Simplified Tai Chi Chuan 24 Posture is one of today's most popular tai chi forms. Once learned, it can be performed in only six minutes. If you ar

9

Cheng Tzu's Thirteen Treatises on T'ai Chi Ch'uan

Cheng Man Ch'Ing, Benjamin Pang Jeng Lo, Martin Inn

4.4

In this erudite yet practical book Professor Cheng shares the secrets of his lineage and takes us to the heart of T'ai Chi Ch'uan, presenting it as a martial artm a medicine, and a means of exercise and self-development. With examples from anatomy and physics, he demonstrates precisely how the postures and moves work, internally as energetic principles, and externally on opponents. Professor Cheng

10

Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment

George Leonard

4.4

Preview Summary

Drawing on Zen philosophy and his expertise in the martial art of aikido, bestselling author George Leonard shows how the process of mastery can help us attain a higher level of excellence and a deeper sense of satisfaction and fulfillment in our daily lives. Whether you’re seeking to improve your career or your intimate relationships, increase self-esteem or create harmony within yourself, this i

Recommended by Ev Williams, Maurice Ashley, and Terry Laughlin.

Maurice Ashley

Detailed the challenges that we all face on the road to expertise in any field. [source]

Terry Laughlin

A set of prescriptions or principles, for attaining mastery. [source]

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Tao of Leadership

John Heider

4.4

The Tao of Leadership is an invaluable tool for anyone in a position of leadership. This book provides the most simple and clear advice on how to be the very best kind of leader: be faithful, trust the process, pay attention, and inspire others to become their own leaders. Heider's book is a blend of practical insight and profound wisdom, offering inspiration and advice.

Recommended by Dustin Moskovitz.

Dustin Moskovitz

Co-founder/Facebook and Asana

Dustin Moskovitz recommended this book during a Stanford lecture. [source]

12

Tai Chi Chuan Classical Yang Style: The Complete Form Qigong

Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang Ph.D.

4.3

Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) is a slow and relaxed moving meditation. It is also a sophisticated martial arts system. Through practicing Taijiquan, you are able to calm down the mind, locate your spiritual center, and consequently find your entire being. From the relaxed moving exercise, you can bring your physical body into an ultimate level of relaxation and natural ease, resulting in smooth Qi (in

13

Mastering Yang Style Taijiquan

Fu Zhongwen and Louis Swaim

4.3

Fu Zhongwen's classic guide offers the best documentation available of the Yang style of taijiquan. The superbly detailed form instructions and historic line art drawings are based on Fu’s many years as a disciple of Yang Chengfu, taijiquan’s legendary founder. Also included are concise descriptions of fixed-step, moving-step, and da lu push hands practices. Additional commentary by translator Lou

14

A Morning with Grandpa

Sylvia Liu, Christina Forshay

4.3

Mei Mei s grandpa is practicing tai chi in the garden, and Mei Mei is eager to join in. As Gong Gong tries to teach her the slow, graceful movements, Mei Mei enthusiastically does them with her own flair. Then Mei Mei takes a turn, trying to teach Gong Gong the yoga she learned in school. Will Gong Gong be able to master the stretchy, bendy poses?Winner of Lee & Low s New Voices Award, A Morning w

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Essential Reiki: A Complete Guide to an Ancient Healing Art

Diane Stein

4.3

Reiki is an ancient and profoundly simple system of "laying on of hands" healing derived from Tibetan Buddhism. In the West, Reiki has been kept highly secret for many years. ESSENTIAL REIKI presents full information on all three degrees of this healing system, most of it in print for the first time. Teaching from the perspective that Reiki healing belongs to all people, Diane Stein breaks new gro

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The Art of Peace (Shambhala Classics)

Morihei Ueshiba

4.3

The inspirational teachings in this collection show that the real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature. The teachings are drawn from the talks and writings of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of the popular Japanese martial art of Aikido, a mind-body discipline he called the "Art of Peace," which offers a nonviolent way to victory in the face of conflict. Ues

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The Reality Revolution: The Mind-Blowing Movement to Hack Your Reality

Brian Scott

4.3

Our world is undergoing a reality revolution. More and more people are discovering the power of their minds to shape the world around them faster than ever before. The question is: how do you create the reality of your design?

Brian Scott wants to help you find the answer. After walking away unscathed from a near-fatal shooting in his home, Brian began a fanatical search for answers. He deepened hi

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There Are No Secrets: Professor Cheng Man Ch'ing and His T'ai Chi Chuan

Wolfe Lowenthal

4.3

"Wolfe Lowenthal's quiet little memoir will with window-opening wisdom reinforce, I think, my view of how Cheng stood on Tai Chi. It tells how a young writer reacted to this strange Chinese man when he appeared in New York City in the mid-1960s and stayed there for a decade before returning to Taiwan to die in 1975. In a nickel town where neurosis is a cardinal virtue, the Tai Chi center establish

19

The Way of Energy: Mastering the Chinese Art of Internal Strength with Chi Kung Exercise

Master Lam Kam-Chuen

4.3

For centuries, the Chinese exercise system called Chi Kung has been shrouded in secrecy. The Way of Energy is the first comprehensive guide to the most powerful form of Chi Kung ever developed -- "standing like a tree".
A gentle, yet profoundly beneficial form of exercise, which requires very little movement, this form of Chi Kung unlocks deep reserves of energy builds internal stamina, strengthe

20

Master Cheng's New Method of Taichi Ch'uan Self-Cultivation

Cheng Man-ch'ing and Mark Hennessy

4.3

Cheng Man-ch'ing, the famed master of t'ai chi, is regarded as an enormously influential figure in codifying the most widely practiced form of the ancient martial art. This volume, developed by the martial arts master and scholar, details the way that students arrive at a posture -- from beginning movements to the end pose. Master Cheng provides practitioners with a complete and concise guide to t

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Reiki for Life: The Complete Guide to Reiki Practice for Levels 1, 2 & 3

Penelope Quest

4.3

The classic text suitable for Reiki beginners and masters alike--now revised and updated with the latest findings and techniques into this arcane energy healing practice

An exciting and comprehensive handbook, Reiki for Life contains everything readers need to know about the healing art of Reiki, including basic routines, details about the power and potential of each level, special techniques for

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Steal My Art: The Life and Times of T'ai Chi Master, T.T. Liang

Stuart Alve Olson

4.3

Now 101 years old, Master T. T. Liang came to the U.S. from Taiwan in the 1960s to introduce t'ai chi to America. His life story is full of the stuff that makes a great martial arts adventure: a career as a high-ranking government official, street fights and shootouts, opium dens and prostitutes, mystical martial arts masters and monks—the story of a life lived to the absolute maximum. Twenty-five

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Yin Yoga: Essential Poses and Sequences for Balanced Energy

Diane Paylor

4.3

Deepen your practice and find balance--Yin Yoga comes home

Expand your yoga journey with a guide to essential yin yoga poses to practice at home, whether you're a beginner or an experienced yogi. Yin yoga is a style of hatha yoga informed by Chinese Daoist practices, with a focus on the meridians and proper alignment. The poses are passively held for 1 to 5 minutes to help strengthen joints, ligame

24

The Tai Chi Space: How to Move in Tai Chi and Qi Gong

Paul Cavel and Sophie Manham

4.2

This pictorial guide with supporting text is the first of its kind, illuminating the fundamentals of the arts of tai chi and qi gong through metaphor and visuals that are easy to understand.

Beginning students will learn basic principles in a simple format, while experienced stylists will discover nuances that shed light on the secrets of deep, internal, and energetic training that powers the well-

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The I Ching or Book of Changes

John Minford

4.2

The I Ching, or Book of Changes, is one of the 1st efforts of the human mind to place itself within the universe. It has exerted a living influence in China for 3000 years and interest in it has spread in the West.

Set down in the dawn of history as a book of oracles, the Book of Changes deepened in meaning when ethical values were attached to the oracular pronouncements; it became a book of wisdo

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The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing

Kenneth S. Cohen

4.2

Qigong is an integrated mind-body healing method that has been practiced with remarkable results in China for thousands of years. The Chinese have long treasured qigong for its effectiveness both in healing and in preventing disease, and more recently they have used it in conjunction with modern medicine to cure cancer, immune system disorders, and other life-threatening conditions. Now in this fa

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Chuang Tzu: The Inner Chapters

David Hinton

4.2

Revered for millennia in the Chinese spiritual tradition, Chuang Tzu stands alongside the Tao Te Ching as a founding classic of Taoism. The Inner Chapters are the only sustained section of this text widely believed to be the work of Chuang Tzu himself, dating to the fourth century B.C.E. Witty and engaging, spiced with the lyricism of poetry, Chuang Tzu's Taoist insights are timely and eternal

Recommended by David George Haskell.

David George Haskell

Trees are not symbols or allegories in this foundational Taoist text. Rather, they’re examples of the true nature of life. [source]

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Essential Concepts of Tai Chi

William Ting

4.2

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Karate-Do: My Way of Life

Gichin Funakoshi

4.2

The father of Karate-do describes his life of devotion to the practices and spirit of the ancient martial art and his contributions to its modern-day evolution.

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Laoshi: Tai Chi, Teachers, and Pursuit of Principle

Jan Kauskas, Michael DeMarco, et al

4.2

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The Root of Chinese Qigong: Secrets of Health, Longevity, & Enlightenment

Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang Ph.D.

4.2

A complete reference for all levels of Qigong practice. Qigong, the study and use of Qi, promotes longevity, health, and spiritual development.

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Step-By-Step Tai Chi

Master Lam Kam-Chuen

4.2

Tone your body, relax your mind.

Whatever your level of fitness, Step-by-Step Tai Chi offers a simple but effective program of exercise and stress reduction, based on the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. In addition to learning the fundamentals of Tai Chi through his carefully designed four-level program, Master Lam Kam Chuen will introduce you to Small Circle Form Tai Chi, an original method he has

33

Tai Chi Sword Classical Yang Style: The Complete Form, Qigong, and Applications

Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang Ph.D.

4.2

Beyond the Barehand Form, beyond the Qigong, lies the elegant and effective Sword of Taijiquan! Learn to extend your Qi, enhance your art and refine your self. This comprehensive guide contains not only the complete Taiji Sword Form and Taiji Sword Qigong Set, but also seldom taught sword fighting applications and matching exercises.

More than just a "how-to", this book also contains theory, histor

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Mind Over Medicine: Heal Your Thoughts, Cure Your Body

Lissa Rankin

4.2

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We’ve been led to believe that when we get sick, it’s our genetics. Or it’s just bad luck—and doctors alone hold the keys to optimal health. For years, Lissa Rankin, M.D., believed the same. But when her own health started to suffer, and she turned to Western medical treatments, she found that they not only failed to help; they made

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Yoga of the Subtle Body: A Guide to the Physical and Energetic Anatomy of Yoga

Tias Little

4.2

With his expert teachings, philosophical insights, and pragmatic imagery, world-class yoga instructor Tias Little turns the anatomy of the physical body into a tool for navigating the subtle body.

Yoga of the Subtle Body unites practical somatic concepts and wisdom teachings in this guide to the anatomy of the physical, mental, emotional, and subtle bodies. Tias Little is a master teacher, and he b

36

A Study of Taijiquan

Sun Lutang and Tim Cartmell

4.2

This extensively illustrated primer is the first English edition of Sun's classic 1919 book which explores both the theory and practice of the style, with emphasis on movements and postures. Tim Cartmell's translation provides both a standard by which practitioners can judge themselves and valuable information relevant to all versions of taijiquan. Tim Cartmell has done the American Taijiquan comm

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The Little Book of Energy Medicine: The Essential Guide to Balancing Your Body's Energies

Donna Eden and Dondi Dahlin

4.2

The Little Book of Energy Medicine is a simple, easy-to-use "pocket guide" to one of the most powerful alternative health practices in existence today, from world-renowned healer Donna Eden. In this book, Eden draws on more than three decades of experience to offer readers a simple introduction to the core energy medicine exercises she recommends for feeling rejuvenated, happier, more alert, and l

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Miyamoto Musashi: His Life and Writings

Kenji Tokitsu

4.2

Miyamoto Musashi, who lived in Japan in the fifteenth century, was a renowned samurai warrior. He has become a martial arts icon, known not just as an undefeated dueler, but also as a master of battlefield strategy. Kenji Tokitsu turns a critical eye on Musashi's life and writings, separating fact from fiction, and giving a clear picture of the man behind the myth.

Musashi's best-known work, The B

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The Essence and Applications of Taijiquan

Yang Chengfu, Louis Swaim

4.2

The publication in 1934 of Yang Chengfu's book, Essence and Applications of Taijiquan (Taijiquan Tiyong Quanshu) marked a milestone in the modern evolution of the art of taijiquan. Using what is best-termed demonstration narrative, the author presents form postures and suggested applications from his own perspective, as he performed them. This methodology renders Yang Chengfu's direct, hands-on te

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Complete Tai Chi Chuan

Dan Docherty

4.2

Complete Tai Chi Chuan is the first book in English to deal extensively with the concepts of "inside the door" training and the inner art, including therapeutic and martial aspects of Taoist internal alchemy. Drawing on original historical research, the author identifies the links between the art and Chinese philosophy. Fully illustrated throughout, the book includes history, theory, and philosoph

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Energy Strands: The Ultimate Guide to Clearing the Cords That Are Constricting Your Life

Denise Linn

4.2

Native shamanic traditions tell us that there are cords, strands, threads, and filaments of energy that flow to and through us, connecting us to everyone and everything in the Universe. Some energy strands make us feel vibrant and alive. Others deplete and weaken us. Most of us are unaware of these energy strands, but they are extremely powerful forces that surround us every day.

In her latest book

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Essential Reiki Teaching Manual: A Companion Guide for Reiki Healers

Diane Stein

4.2

Reiki master and best-selling author Diane Stein has been a dedicated hands-on healer since 1988. Stein believes strongly that this powerful healing art, once a closely guarded secret tradition, should be accessible and available to all. Since she began teaching in 1990, Stein has initiated thousands of students in all three levels of Reiki healing. Through these efforts she developed a comprehens

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Gateway to the Miraculous: Further Explorations in the Tao of Cheng Man Ch'ing

Wolfe Lowenthal

4.2

This book is a sequel to Wolfe Lowenthal’s first book: There Are No Secrets. Like the previous book, it is about his teacher, the great Cheng Man-ch’ing, the art of Tai Chi Chuan, and his experience as a student and teacher.

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Karate-Do Kyohan: The Master Text

Gichin Funakoshi

4.2

Nineteen "kata" ("forms") of karate - the art of self-defense without weapons - are presented here in complete detail. They are the ones selected by the great master and teacher, Gichin Funakoshi, to give comprehensive training in Karate-do, the way of karate.

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ThetaHealing: Introducing an Extraordinary Energy Healing Modality

Vianna Stibal

4.2

In 1995, Vianna Stibal, a mother of three young children, was diagnosed with a cancer that was quickly destroying her right femur. Everything she had tried using conventional and alternative medicine had failed, until she employed a simple technique that she used in her work as an intuitive reader. Amazed that she had cured herself instantaneously, Vianna started to use this technique in her sessi

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Tai Chi Book Bundle: Yang Tai Chi Master Collection / Tai Chi, Qigong, Sword / 5 Books by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming (YMAA)

Yang Jwing-Ming

4.2

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Tai Chi for Beginners: The 24 Forms and Beyond

Dr. Paul Lam

4.1

This book contains step-by-step instructions and photos of the Six Easy Steps for the Beginners and 24 Forms. It also shows you how to progress to higher levels of tai chi.

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Opening the Energy Gates of Your Body: Qigong for Lifelong Health

Bruce Frantzis

4.1

Opening the Energy Gates of Your Body explains the practice of chi gung (qigong), the 3000-year-old self-healing exercise system from China. Originally published in 1993, this book has become a classic that has inspired tens of thousands of Westerners to learn to activate their chi—life-force energy—to improve their health, reduce stress and reverse the effects of aging. This fully revised edition

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Treating Emotional Trauma with Chinese Medicine: Integrated Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies

CT Holman

4.1

Emotional trauma can upset the harmony of the body and reduce the body's ability to heal and regulate itself. Once the traumas are identified and treated, the body will function at an optimum level and will respond to treatments for other conditions present.

This book integrates the multi-diagnostic and treatment methods existing in Chinese medicine, and contains diagnostics such as facial, pulse,

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Core Light Healing: My Personal Journey and Advanced Healing Concepts for Creating the Life You Long to Live

Barbara Ann Brennan

4.1

Barbara Ann Brennan, founder of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing and best-selling author of Hands of Light and Light Emerging, is one of the most influential healers and spiritual leaders of the 21st century. Now, in her latest book, Core Light Healing, her work continues with revolutionary new information on working with the creative process and the fourth level. The fourth-level, or astral,

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Between Heaven and Earth

Harriet Beinfield

4.1

Two of the foremost American educators and healers in the Chinese medical profession demystify Chinese medicine's centuries-old approach to health. Combining Eastern traditions with Western sensibilities in a unique blend that is relevant today, Between Heaven and Earth opens the door to a vast storehouse of knowledge that bridges the gap between mind and body, theory and practice, professional an

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The Power of Internal Martial Arts: Combat Secrets of Ba Gua, Tai Chi, and Hsing-I

Bruce Frantzis

4.1

This book's primary focus is on the detailed descriptions of the three main internal boxing methods (Hsing I, Ba Gua, and Tai Chi), as well as many substyles. In-depth comparisons and analyses of the different arts in regard to their methods of movement, principles and philosophies, use of force and energy, body mechanics, and some practical applications, are also described. Frantzis also includes

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The Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate: The Spiritual Legacy of the Master

Gichin Funakoshi, Jotaro Takagi, John Teramoto

4.1

Gichin Funakoshi, "the father of karate," once said that "the ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory nor defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants."

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Seven Planes of Existence: The Philosophy of the ThetaHealing Technique

Vianna Stibal

4.1

First developed twenty years ago by Vianna Stibal, ThetaHealing is essentially applied quantum physics. Using a theta brain wave, which until now was believed to be accessible only in deep sleep or yogi-level meditation, the practitioner is able to connect with the energy of All That Is – the energy in everything – to witness healings of the physical body, and to identify and change limiting belie

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Finding the Heart: Principles for Tai Chi and Life

Alfons Staerk and Ulrike Staerk

4.1

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Healing Light of the Tao: Foundational Practices to Awaken Chi Energy

Mantak Chia

4.1

The guide to engaging and directing the three primordial forces of Earth, Heaven, and Higher Self to achieve enlightenment and immortality

• Explains how to circulate the life force, or chi, by balancing yang (male) and yin (female) currents of bioenergy

• Includes an overview of the complete Taoist body/mind/spirit system along with newly refined methods of activating the life force

• The sequel

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Quantum-Touch: The Power to Heal

Richard Gordon

4.1

Quantum-Touch is the touch-based healing technique that uses the chi of both practitioner and client, bringing them into harmony to allow the body to heal itself. Quantum-Touch differs from other healing techniques because it does not require long years of study and presents none of the common hurdles of understanding or application; anyone can learn to use it to become a healer, both of others an

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This is Tai Chi: 50 Essential Questions and Answers

Paul Rea

4.1

What is Tai Chi and why is it taught as a Martial Art by some and as a Health Art or Way of Life by others? What are the origins of the art and why are there different styles? What is the "Form" and how long does it take to learn? These are a few of the 50 simple questions in this fascinating book full of anecdotes, facts and humour, that will help you choose the class of Tai Chi right for you.

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T'ai Chi: The "Supreme Ultimate" Exercise for Health, Sport, and Self-Defense

Cheng Man-Ch'ing

4.1

Master the Chinese martial art of T'ai Chi with this accessible, illustrated guide.

T'ai-chi (Tai Chi) is an effortless and rhythmical art that stresses slow breathing, balanced and relaxed postures, and absolute calmness of mind. It requires no special equipment or place to practice and takes no more than ten minutes a day.

This book, from renowned Tai Chi master, Cheng Man-Ch'ing, introduces T'ai-

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Answers to Common Tai Chi and Qigong Questions

William Ting

4.1

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Tai Chi Chuan Martial Applications: Advanced Yang Style

Jwing-Ming Yang and Tung-Tsai Lian

4.1

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Own Your Energy: Develop Immunity to Toxic Energy and Preserve Your Authentic Life Force

Alla Svirinskaya

4.1

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Relax And Calming Qigong (Chinese Qigong)

peisheng & guanhua

4.1

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WUTAN Tai Chi Chuan

Cheng Tin Hung, Dan Docherty, Cheng Kam Yan

4.1

The book then describes the practice of Tai Chi Chuan which includes more than 500 pictures of the Hand Form as demonstrated by Sifu CHENG. From there we move on to the strategy and tactics which form the basis of the application of the self-defence techniques and the practical training necessary to gain proficiency in this application.

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Why People Don't Heal and How They Can: A Practical Programme for Healing Body, Mind and Spirit

Caroline Myss

4.1

Why does a "clean-living" person get sick, while a more obvious candidate stays healthy? Why does someone with a fatal illness suddenly become well, while another with a more benign condition dies? In "Why People Don't Heal and How They Can," best-selling author, medical intuitive, and teacher Caroline Myss explores the deep-seated, spiritual causes of illness, and the symbolic lessons that underl

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Tai Chi Theory and Martial Power: Advanced Yang Style Tai Chi Chaun

Yang Jwing-Ming

4.1

Tai Chi Theory & Martial Power is the next level in Tai Chi Chuan training. This book is written especially for those who have learned the form, begun Pushing Hands, and now want to develop and refine their Tai Chi skills.Tai Chi Theory & Martial Power focuses on the martial essence of Tai Chi Chuan, an aspect many other books ignore. This book explores in depth the subject of Jing (internal marti

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Internal Body Mechanics for Tai Chi, Bagua and Xingyi: The Key to High-Quality Internal Structure and Movement

Ken Gullette and Nancy Gullette

4.1

This is the book Ken Gullette wishes he had been able to read when he first began studying Tai Chi, Bagua and Xingyi in 1987. It gets to the point, stripping the mystical mumbo jumbo away, leaving detailed, real-world explanations of the six fundamental body mechanics that everyone should know when they study Tai Chi (Taiji), Bagua and Xingyi. For the first time, these body mechanics are organized

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Tai Chi Illustrated

Pixiang Qiu and Weimo Zhu

4.1

Increase muscle strength, improve flexibility, and reduce pain and stiffness. Each year, millions of people worldwide discover the incredible physical and mental benefits of tai chi. Now, with "Tai Chi Illustrated," you can, too.

Internationally renowned instructor Master Pixiang Qiu and mind-body exercise expert Weimo Zhu demonstrate the most effective forms for harnessing the healing power of chi

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T'ai Chi Ch'uan: A Simplified Method of Calisthenics for Health and Self-Defense

Cheng Man-Ch'ing

4.1

This is the original classic about Short Form, the most popular and widespread form of T'ai Chi in the West. T'ai Chi Ch'uan is a must-read for every serious T'ai Chi student. This book is not meant to "teach" T'ai Chi Ch'uan, but meant to expound upon its meaning to the earnest practitioner; to offer the layperson a glimpse into this ancient art; and to communicate the author's unique perceptions

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Chakra Meditation: Discovery Energy, Creativity, Focus, Love, Communication, Wisdom, and Spirit

Swami Saradananda

4.1

Bring the benefits of meditation into your life and master liberating new skills under the guidance of world-renowned mediation guru.

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T'Ai Chi Touchstones: Yang Family Secret Transmissions

Douglas Wile

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Bundle: Tai Chi Chuan Classical Yang 108 Form Book and DVD by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming (YMAA)

Jwing-Ming Dr. Yang

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The Healing Promise of Qi: Creating Extraordinary Wellness Through Qigong and Tai Chi

Roger Jahnke

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Qi is the Chinese concept for life force or energy. Qigong is an ancient practice for harnessing Qi and increasing one's vitality (Tai Chi is one of the best-known forms of Qigong). This book explains the concept behind Qigong and describes how to incorporate it into your daily life in order to awaken your life force and experience better health. The author reveals how Qigong can help you improve

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The Manual of Bean Curd Boxing: Tai Chi and the Noble Art of Leaving Things Undone

Paul Read

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The Manual of Bean Curd Boxing is a book that introduces us to a new perspective on Tai Chi and 21st Century Living.

Using the harmonious practice of Tai Chi Chuan and the esoteric philosophy of Taoism, the book describes how to discard traditional ways of Getting Things Done by stripping everything down to its essentials and then, leaving them all alone.

This manual will show you:

* How to reach o

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Chen Style: The Source of Taijiquan

Davidine Sim, David Gaffney

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As Taijiquan has become increasingly popular, many people have inquired into its origins and development. Answers can be found in the Chen Style, the original method from Chen Village, Henan Province in the People's Republic of China. This book guides the reader through the historical development of the system, its philosophical roots, and through the intricacies of the various training methods of

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T'ai Chi Ch'uan Ta Wen: Questions and Answers on T'ai Chi Ch'uan

Chen Wei-Ming, Benjamin Pang Jeng Lo, Robert W. Smith

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"This book, T'ai Chi Ch'uan Ta Wen, was written sixty years ago by Professor Ch'en Wei-ming, who was a famous exponent of the Yang style T'ai Chi Ch'uan and a student of the great master, Yang Cheng-fu. In 1927 he established the Chih Jou School in Shanghai where he taught many students. At that time he saw how popular T'ai Chi Ch'uan was becoming and he was concerned that if it became a fad it wo

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

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 body

Taoist 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 p

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The Reiki Manual: A Training Guide for Reiki Students, Practitioners, and Masters

Penelope Quest and Kathy Roberts

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The definitive text on Reiki-for students, practitioners, and Masters alike-from one of the most respected Reiki teachers today.

Reiki is a holistic system for balancing, healing, and harmonizing all aspects of the person-body, mind, emotions, and spirit-encouraging deep relaxation and the release of stress and tension, and promoting awareness and spiritual growth. This comprehensive manual prov

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The Yang Tàijí 24-Step Short Form: A Step-by-Step Guide for all Levels

James Drewe

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Yang 24-Step Tàijíquan is one of the most widely-practiced Tàijíquan forms in the world today, and the form that most people first learn. Gentle enough to be suitable for the elderly, yet challenging enough to stretch even the most experienced practitioner, it is also one of the most accessible and rewarding.

In his new book, James Drewe provides a comprehensive and detailed explication of the post

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Embrace Tiger, Return to Mountain: The Essence of Tai Ji

Chungliang Al Huang, Barry Stevens, Alan Watts

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This text describes Master Chungliang Al Huang's techniques of Tai Chi.

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Mind Over Muscle: Writings from the Founder of Judo

Jigoro Kano, Naoki Murata, Yukimitsu Kano

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In 1882 Jigoro Kano (1860-1938) founded Kodokan Judo at Eishoji Temple in Tokyo. It was the culmination of a lifelong devotion to the jujutsu of the past, which he reorganized while taking great care to retain its classical traditions. Historically, martial arts were practiced only by the elite in Japan. Kano, a renowned educator as well as a sportsman, is credited with popularizing the martial ar

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Handbook of Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda: An Integrated Practice of Ancient Healing Traditions

Bridgette Shea L.Ac. MAcOM

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A comprehensive reference tool for maximizing healing of the mind, body, and spirit through a holistic synergy of Chinese medicine and Ayurveda

• Details the foundational principles of each tradition and the many concepts they share, such as qi and prana, meridians and nadis, and energy centers and chakras

• Provides tools for self-assessment including a primer on tongue diagnosis and a mental, em

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Qigong Empowerment: A Guide to Medical, Taoist, Buddhist and Wushu Energy Cultivation

Master Shou-Yu Liang

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1889659029|9781889659022. Qigong Empowerment: A Guide to Medical. Taoist. Buddhist. Wushu Energy Cultivation published in the year 1996. The author of this book is Shou-Yu Liang . Wen-Ching Wu . This is the Paperback version of the title "Qigong Empowerment: A Guide to Medical. Taoist. Buddhist. Wushu Energy Cultivation ". Qigong Empowerment: A Guide to Medical. Taoist. Buddhist. Wushu Energy Cult

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The Spirit of the Sword: Iaido, Kendo, and Test Cutting with the Japanese Sword

Nakamura Taisaburo

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Nakamura Taisaburo's landmark book on the art of the sword includes technical information, thoughtful analysis, and fascinating recollections of his own training and teaching. One of the most famous Japanese swordsmen of the twentieth century, Nakamura sensei is widely acknowledged as the preeminent reinvigorator of the practice of tameshigiri (test cutting) as a test of technical and spiritual ma

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Path Notes of an American Ninja Master

Glenn Morris

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Using a lively style and the languages of transpersonal psychology, meditation, esoteric magic, and kundalini, Glenn Morris recounts his amazing adventures and hair-raising close calls while training and then practicing as a master of martial arts. Following in the tradition of the legendary Togakure Ryu of Japan, whose fighting techniques and lore inspired the fascination of westerners with Ninja

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The Art of Stillness: Adventures in Going Nowhere

Pico Iyer

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A follow up to Pico Iyer’s essay “The Joy of Quiet,” The Art of Stillness considers the unexpected adventure of staying put and reveals a counterintuitive truth: The more ways we have to connect, the more we seem desperate to unplug.

Why might a lifelong traveler like Pico Iyer, who has journeyed from Easter Island to Ethiopia, Cuba to Kathmandu, think that sitting quietly in a room might be the ul

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Qigong: Foundation Practices

John Munr

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Tai Chi in 10 Weeks: A Beginner's Guide

Aihan Kuhn

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USA Best Book Award FINALIST - 2017Access FREE course video to get you started learning tai chi.This book is designed to guide beginning students through the fundamentals of tai chi in ten weeks. Dr. Aihan Kuhn teaches readers the twenty-four-step Yang-style form. She shares insight on warming up, healing, and avoiding injury. But tai chi is more than just a physical exercise. It is a way of life.

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Dragons: Your Celestial Guardians

Diana Cooper

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Diana Cooper has been receiving intuitive messages from the dragons for several years and, in this book, shares the wisdom that the they have passed on to her so that others can benefit from the spiritual lessons that these beings are bringing to the planet.

Dragons are spirit guides of the angelic realm, but they have very different tasks from the angels. They can create and they can destroy, an

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Psychic Psychology: Energy Skills for Life and Relationships

John Friedlander

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This useful guide from two of America’s preeminent psychics is unique in its focus on individual psychology and interpersonal relationships. It begins with simple meditations during which practitioners learn how to recognize their own psychic energy—and also determine if that energy is constrained. Psychic Psychology shows how to free energy through such tools as grounding, clearing psychic enmesh

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Root of Chinese Chi Kung the Secrets Of (Ymaa Chi Kung Series, #1)

Jwing Ming Yang

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Body Mechanics of Tai Chi Chuan

William C. C Chen, Chen

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Qigong Meditation: Embryonic Breathing

Yang Jwing-Ming

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Finalist - 2006 Book of the Year Award by ForeWord MagazineThe Root of Spiritual Enlightenment Chinese Qigong can be generally categorized into External Elixir (Wai Dan) and Internal Elixir (Nei Dan) Qigong. The first step of practicing Internal Elixir Qigong has been known as Small Cyclic Heaven (Small Circulation or Microcosmic Meditation). After completing Small Cyclic Heaven, a practitioner wi

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Tai Chi Ball Qigong: For Health and Martial Arts

Yang Jwing-Ming

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Tai chi ball qigong training is an important component of proper tai chi chuan practice. For martial artists, tai chi ball qigong training can strengthen the torso, condition the muscles, and increase physical power by using the mind to lead the qi. It can be a major training tool to enhance pushing hands ability.

For general exercise, tai chi ball qigong training helps those who might overly focus

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The Essential Karate Book: For White Belts, Black Belts and All Levels In Between

Graeme Lund and Morne Swanepoel

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The Essential Karate Book is an illustrated, informative guide to the techniques, philosophy and practice of karate.

With 20 chapters covering practically every aspect of karate, this in-depth reference will assist students and instructors as they plot their course through karate instruction, benefiting those at all levels. The Essential Karate Book contains 200 diagrams mapping out moves, 300 colo

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ChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running

Danny Dreyer and Katherine Dreyer

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A groundbreaking program that teaches you how to run faster and farther with less effort, and prevent and heal injuries, for runners of any age or fitness level.

In ChiRunning, Danny and Katherine Dreyer, well-known walking and running coaches, provide powerful insight that transforms running from a high-injury sport to a body-friendly, injury-free fitness phenomenon. ChiRunning employs the deep po

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The Shaolin Workout: 28 Days to Transforming Your Body and Soul the Warrior's Way

Shi Yan Ming

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In his loft in New york City's Greenwich Village, Sifu Shi Yan Ming trains men and women of all ages, body types and backgrounds in the fundamentals of kung fu. A 34th generation Shaolin Warrior monk from China's Shaolin Temple—the birthplace of Chan Buddhism and the mecca of all martial arts—Yan Ming teaches the students at his USA Shaolin Temple that there is no better workout program than his b

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Cheng Man-Ching's Advanced Tai-Chi Form Instructions: With Selected Writings on Meditation, the I Ching, Medicine, and the Arts

Manqing Zheng, Douglas Wile

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Qigong, the Secret of Youth: Da Mo's Muscle/Tendon Changing and Marrow/Brain Washing Classics

Yang Jwing-Ming

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For over one thousand years, Bodhidharma's (Da Mo) timeless classics have been considered the key to enlightenment and long-lasting youth. Now, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, one of the world's leading authorities on Qigong, has translated and written commentaries to make these ancient and profound teachings accessible to everyone. Using ancient Buddhist and Taoist documents as its foundation, this book an

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Tai Chi Dynamics: Principles of Natural Movement, Health & Self-Development

Robert Chuckrow Ph.D.

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