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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 of the enlightened sage or ideal ruler are identical with those of the perfected individual. Today, Lao Tzu's words are as useful in mastering the arts of leadership in business and politics as they are in developing a sense of balance and harmony in everyday life. To follow the Tao or Way of all things and realize their true nature is to embody humility, spontaneity, and generosity. John C. H. Wu has done a remarkable job of rendering this subtle text into English while retaining the freshness and depth of the original. A jurist and scholar, Dr. Wu was a recognized authority on Taoism and the translator of several Taoist and Zen texts and of Chinese poetry. This book is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series. The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.
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]
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]
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.
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 Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence
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, taking on the martial art Tai Chi Chuan and ultimately earning the title of World Champion. How was he able to reach the pinnacle of two disciplines that on the surface seem so different? "I've come to realize that what I am best at is not Tai Chi, and it is not chess," he says. "What I am best at is the art of learning."In his riveting new book, "The Art of Learning," Waitzkin tells his remarkable story of personal achievement and shares the principles of learning and performance that have propelled him to the top -- twice.
With a narrative that combines heart-stopping martial arts wars and tense chess face-offs with life lessons that speak to all of us, "The Art of Learning" takes readers through Waitzkin's unique journey to excellence. He explains in clear detail how a well-thought-out, principled approach to learning is what separates success from failure. Waitzkin believes that achievement, even at the championship level, is a function of a lifestyle that fuels a creative, resilient growth process. Rather than focusing on climactic wins, Waitzkin reveals the inner workings of his everyday method, from systematically triggering intuitive breakthroughs, to honing techniques into states of remarkable potency, to mastering the art of performance psychology.
Through his own example, Waitzkin explains how to embrace defeat and make mistakes work for you. Does your opponent make you angry? Waitzkin describes how to channel emotions into creative fuel. As he explains it, obstacles are not obstacles but challenges to overcome, to spur the growth process by turning weaknesses into strengths. He illustrates the exact routines that he has used in all of his competitions, whether mental or physical, so that you too can achieve your peak performance zone in any competitive or professional circumstance.
In stories ranging from his early years taking on chess hustlers as a seven year old in New York City's Washington Square Park, to dealing with the pressures of having a film made about his life, to International Chess Championships in India, Hungary, and Brazil, to gripping battles against powerhouse fighters in Taiwan in the Push Hands World Championships, "The Art of Learning" encapsulates an extraordinary competitor's life lessons in a page-turning narrative.
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Recommended by Bryan Callen, Chris Oliver, Dave Elitch, and 4 others.
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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Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment
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 inspiring prescriptive guide will help you master anything you choose and achieve success in all areas of your life.
In Mastery, you’ll discover: The 5 Essential Keys to Mastery, Tools for Mastery, Mastery and Energy, How to Master Your Athletic Potential, The 3 Personality Types that Are Obstacles to Mastery, How to Avoid Pitfalls Along the Path, and more . . .
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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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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 and muscles, immune system, and the mind. This research provides fascinating insight into the underlying physiological mechanisms that explain how Tai Chi actually works.
Dr. Peter M. Wayne, a longtime Tai Chi teacher and a researcher at Harvard Medical School, developed and tested protocols similar to the simplified program he includes in this book, which is suited to people of all ages, and can be done in just a few minutes a day. This book includes:
• The basic program, illustrated by more than 50 photographs • Practical tips for integrating Tai Chi into everyday activities • An introduction to the traditional principles of Tai Chi • Up-to-date summaries of the research literature on the health benefits of Tai Chi • How Tai Chi can enhance work productivity, creativity, and sports performance • And much more
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The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan: A Comprehensive Guide to the Principles and Practice
Wong Kiew Kit
4.6
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 Chuan is a comprehensive and fascinating guide to the practical application and potential benefits of Tai Chi Chuan.
This tai chi guide is packed with step-by-step illustrations for practice at home and covers everything you would want to know about this ancient art, including its benefits for mental, spiritual and emotional development. It is both an ideal introductory guide and an invaluable reminder for those who have already taken classes.
Topics in The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan include: Tai Chi Chuan as a Martial Art The Concept of Yin-Yang and Tai Chi Chuan The Historical Development of the Various Styles Advice from the Great Masters Techniques and Skills of Pushing Hands Specific Techniques for Combat Situations Taoism and Spiritual Development in Tai Chi Chuan And much more
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T'Ai Chi Classics
Waysun Liao
4.6
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 power (jing), and project this inner power outward to repel an opponent without physical contact. Master Liao also provides a description of the entire sequence of T'ai Chi movements, illustrated by his own line drawings.
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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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Mind Over Medicine: Heal Your Thoughts, Cure Your Body
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AS SEEN ON NATIONAL PUBLIC TELEVISION
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 her worse. So she decided to take matters into her own hands. Through her research, Dr. Rankin discovered that the health care she had been taught to practice was missing something crucial: a recognition of the body’s innate ability to self-repair and an appreciation for how we can control these self-healing mechanisms with the power of the mind. In an attempt to better understand this phenomenon, she explored peer-reviewed medical literature and found evidence that the medical establishment had been proving that the body can heal itself for over 50 years. In this New York Times bestseller, Dr. Rankin uses extraordinary cases of spontaneous healing to show how thoughts, feelings, and beliefs can alter the body’s physiology. She lays out the scientific data proving that loneliness, pessimism, depression, fear, and anxiety damage the body, while intimate relationships, gratitude, meditation, sex, and authentic self-expression flip on the body’s self-healing processes. In the final section of the book, you’ll be introduced to a radical new wellness model based on Dr. Rankin’s scientific findings. Her unique six-step program will help you uncover where things might be out of whack in your life—spiritually, creatively, environmentally, nutritionally, and in your professional and personal relationships—so that you can create a customized treatment plan aimed at bolstering these health-promoting pieces of your life. You’ll learn how to listen to your body’s “whispers” before they turn to life-threatening “screams” that can be prevented with proper self-care, and you’ll learn how to trust your inner guidance when making decisions about your health and your life. By the time you finish Mind Over Medicine, you’ll have made your own Diagnosis, written your own Prescription, and created a clear action plan designed to help you make your body ripe for miracles.
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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 always emphasizes that disease (like an attack from an opponent) is an opportunity for training. The practitioner of T'ai Chi Ch'uan may serve as his (or her) own doctor and, likewise, as the physician (or trainer) of an attacker. This special text includes: -Thirteen essays on his insights into T'ai Chi Ch'uan. -Oral secrets from his teacher, Yang Cheng'fu. -Questions and answers giving his commentary to the classics. -Descriptions and mechanics of push-hands, San Shou, and Ta Lu. -Prefaces by both Madame Cheng and Bejamin Pang-Jeng Lo.
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Simplified Tai Chi Chuan: 24 Postures with Applications & Standard 48 Postures (Revised)
Shou-Yu Liang and Wen-Ching Wu
4.4
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 are learning tai chi in a school, a fitness club, a community or recreation center, or even the local park, this is the tai chi form you are likely to encounter.
The martial arts applications for each posture are shown so you can understand that every movement has a purpose.
Simplified Tai Chi Chuan 48 Posture is a popular tai chi form practiced by those who want a longer, more challenging sequence. Once learned, it can be performed in only twelve minutes. The forty-eight posture form is often the next form a student studies after learning the twenty-four posture form.
Here's what is inside this book: Theory to help you understand tai chi's important tai chi concepts Warm up exercises for safe and proper tai chi practice Fundamentals so your tai chi movements will be easy and natural Foot diagrams so you will know what direction to face The complete Simplified Tai Chi Chuan 24 Posture form, step-by-step Martial applications for each movement of the 24 posture form The complete Simplified Tai Chi Chuan 48 Posture form, step-by-step No matter your age, tai chi chuan is a wonderful way to improve your health and well-being.
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The I Ching or Book of Changes
John Minford
4.4
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 wisdom, eventually one of the Five Classics of Confucianism, and provided the common source for both Confucianist and Taoist philosophy.
Wilhelm's rendering of the I Ching into German, published in 1924, presented it for the 1st time in a form intelligible to the general reader. Wilhelm, who translated many other ancient Chinese works and who wrote several books on Chinese philosophy and civilization, long resided in China. His close association with its cultural leaders gave him a unique understanding of the text of the I Ching. In the English translation, every effort has been made to preserve Wilhelm's pioneering insight into the spirit of the original.
This 3rd edition, completely reset, contains a new forward by Hellmut Wilhelm, one of the most eminent American scholars of Chinese culture. He discusses his father's textual methods and summarizes recent studies of the I Ching both in the West and in present-day China. The new edition contains minor textual corrections, bibliographical revisions and an index.
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Essential Reiki: A Complete Guide to an Ancient Healing Art
Diane Stein
4.4
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 ground in her classic guide to this ancient practice. While no book can replace the directly received Reiki "attunements," ESSENTIAL REIKI provides everything else that the healer, practitioner, and teacher of this system needs.
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Tai Chi Walking for Weight Loss: A Beginner-Friendly 28-Day Program with 10-Minute Daily Walking to Burn Fat Naturally, Enhance Mobility, and Reconnect with Your Body
Tirezahe Betukote
4.4
Transform Your Body in Just 10 Minutes a Day—No Gym, No Stress, No OverwhelmAre you tired of intense workouts that leave you exhausted, discouraged, or simply too busy to stay consistent?“Tai Chi Walking for Weight Loss” offers a refreshingly simple, gentle, and effective alternative—designed especially for beginners, busy individuals, and anyone seeking a sustainable path to better health.A Smarter Way to Lose Weight—NaturallyThis book introduces a unique Tai Chi-inspired walking method that combines mindful movement, breath control, and low-impact exercise to help your body burn fat efficiently—without strain or burnout.With just 10 minutes a day, you can begin to:Boost metabolism naturallyImprove circulation and energy levelsReduce stress-related weight gainSupport long-term fat loss without extreme dietingYour 28-Day Guided TransformationInside, you’ll find a structured 28-day program that removes guesswork and builds momentum step by step.Each day includes:Easy-to-follow walking routinesGentle Tai Chi principles adapted for beginnersBreathing techniques to enhance fat burningMind-body awareness practices for lasting resultsNo prior experience needed. No complicated routines. Just simple, consistent progress.Designed for Real LifeWhether you’re a busy parent, working professional, or someone restarting your fitness journey, this program fits seamlessly into your daily routine.Perfect for:Beginners with no fitness backgroundPeople who dislike high-intensity workoutsThose recovering mobility or rebuilding strengthAnyone seeking a calm, mindful approach to weight lossMore Than Weight Loss—A Full-Body ResetBeyond shedding pounds, this method helps you:Enhance balance and mobilityReduce joint stiffness and physical tensionImprove posture and body awarenessReconnect with your body in a meaningful, sustainable wayWhy This Book WorksUnlike traditional fitness programs that rely on intensity and discipline alone, this approach focuses on consistency, ease, and mind-body harmony—the key to lasting transformation.You won’t just lose weight.You’ll build a healthier relationship with movement.Start Your Journey TodayIf you’re ready to:Feel lighter without extreme workoutsMove with more ease and confidenceCreate a daily habit that actually sticksThen this book is your perfect starting point.
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Tai Chi Chuan Classical Yang Style: The Complete Form Qigong
Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang Ph.D.
4.4
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 (inner energy) and blood circulation. This is a key to maintaining health and recovering from sickness.
This book is an in-depth guide for beginners to learn Taijiquan properly. It offers a general plan for practicing Taijiquan, and then goes into great depth to present enough content for proper learning:
You will learn:
What Taijiquan is How to practice The history of Taijiquan Taijiquan postures About Qi, Qigong, and man Fundamental stances Categories of Qigong Warm-up and get loose exercises Taiji qigong Qigong training theory Qigong and Taijiquan Taijiquan thirteen postures (eight doors and five stepping) The traditional Yang Style Taijiquan Long Form step-by-step This REVISED EDITION has a new easy-to-follow layout, each movement presented in a series of large photographs with clear same-page instructions for each Taiji posture. This book is sure to advance your practice and save you much time and energy.
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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 Louis Swaim provides key insight into the text’s philosophical language and imagery, further elucidating the art’s cultural and historical foundations.
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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 his research into parallel realities, quantum mechanics, and consciousness to uncover what happened in his close call with death. Along the way, he developed a series of techniques capable of creating profound transformations.
In The Reality Revolution: The Mind-Blowing Movement to Hack Your Reality, Brian introduces you to the techniques that have helped his clients find lasting love, create wealth, and revitalize health. You'll learn how to surf through parallel realities and unlock the power of your mind through a mix of researched and science-backed techniques like qi gong, meditation, quantum jumping, energy work, and reality transurfing. If you're ready to create an incredible reality for yourself, this book shows you the way.
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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 with Grandpa celebrates, with lively spirit and humor, the special bond between grandparent and grandchild and the joy of learning new things together. Readers of all ages will want to try out some tai chi and yoga too!
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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 the Short Form, enabling them to make rapid progress.
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The Essence and Applications of Taijiquan
Yang Chengfu, Louis Swaim
4.3
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 teaching of the art with such immediacy and liveliness that the reader experiences the master’s teaching much as his students did.This English translation finally makes Yang Chengfu's classic work available to taijiquan enthusiasts in the West. It includes notes and commentary that clarify the author's frequent classical and literary turns of phrase and elucidate the philosophical and political underpinnings that shape the text. The translator investigates and compares several early taijiquan books in order to help explain the roles played by two of Yang Chengfu's students, Dong Yingjie and Zheng Manqing, in bringing Yang Chengfu's words and teachings into print.Serious students of taijiquan, and those wishing to deepen their knowledge of taijiquan history and theory, will find this seminal work indispensable to their study and practice.
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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 established by Cheng soon became an oasis of learning. In my visits there I was invariably approached by a quiet fellow with a ready smile and loads of questions. His form and sensing hands improved but he never lost his kindly ways. This led me once to tell the three seniors that the one person in the club who best exemplified Tai Chi was this junior. That man who has since become a teacher of the art is the author if this book." -Robert W. Smith, from the Preface
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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. Ueshiba believed that Aikido principles could be applied to all the challenges we face in life—in personal relationships, as we interact with society, and at work and in business.
This edition is a much-expanded version of the original miniature edition that appeared in the Shambhala Pocket Classics series. It features a wealth of new material, including a biography of Ueshiba; an essay by John Stevens that presents Ueshiba's views on "The Art of War versus the Art of Peace"; newly translated doka, didactic "poems of the Way"; and Ueshiba's own calligraphies.
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Reiki for Life: The Complete Guide to Reiki Practice for Levels 1, 2 & 3
Penelope Quest
4.2
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 enhancing Reiki practice, and helpful direction on the use of Reiki toward spiritual growth. Comparing the origins and development of Reiki in the West and the East, revealing methods specific to the original Japanese Reiki tradition, and suitable for beginners, experienced practitioners, and teachers alike, this book:
* Explains what Reiki is and how it works. * Gives detailed instruction in First and Second Degree techniques. * Illustrates how to perform Reiki on yourself, as well as on others. * Advises on how to become a Reiki master/teacher. * Includes special advanced methods for working with Reiki. Complete with illustrations and a useful section of resources, Reiki for Life is a must-have for seekers anxious to learn about this fast-growing healing practice.
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Steal My Art: The Life and Times of T'ai Chi Master, T.T. Liang
Stuart Alve Olson
4.2
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 photographs add to the captivating life story of this great t'ai chi master.
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Yin Yoga: Essential Poses and Sequences for Balanced Energy
Diane Paylor
4.2
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, ligaments, and fascial tissues.
This user-friendly reference offers just enough philosophy to get you straight to the practice. Artwork and detailed instructions explain how to perform 25 different yin yoga poses and how to string them together into 30 different sequences. The practices are designed to last 10 to 45 minutes, so you can choose how much time you want to spend on the mat.
Yin Yoga offers:
Reduced stress and anxiety--Yin yoga activates the body's rest and digest response, which lowers your heart rate, increases circulation, and stabilizes breathing for better relaxation.
Perennial poses--Seasonal sequences let you tailor your yoga practice to the time of year.
Mind and body--The long holds and contemplative nature of yin yoga are also great training for a meditation practice. Unlock the power of yin yoga with a customizable practice you can do anywhere.
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Chair Tai Chi for Senior Men: Gentle 10-Minute Seated Workouts to Rebuild Strength, Balance and Energy, Ease Stiff Joints, and Stay Steady, Independent and Active After 60
Nancy Delgado
4.2
Get stronger, steadier, and more capable sitting in a chair? I know how that sounds. But thousands of men over 60 are doing exactly that, and getting out of that chair like they used to.Let's be straight with each other.Lately, things take more effort. You plant a hand on the armrest to stand. You size up the stairs before you take them. You're half a step slower getting across the street, and you feel it.And when the grandkids drop to the floor and want you down there with them, you find a reason to stay in your chair, because you're not sure you'd get back up.Somewhere in there, you caught yourself moving like a man older than the one in your head.And it's not for lack of trying. Maybe you pushed through a program built for some 25-year-old and paid for it the next morning.Maybe a doctor, or your own knees, told you to take it easy. Maybe someone said this is just what happens now, that it's downhill from here.That's a lie. The problem was never you. It's that nobody handed you the right way to train a body that's already earned a few miles.Your body doesn't need punishing. It needs the right kind of movement.That's what chair tai chi is: a gentle, centuries-old practice you do sitting down, ten minutes a day. No pounding your joints. No getting down on the floor. No gym full of strangers watching.And because it's so easy to keep doing, the strength comes back. Getting up, walking, the stairs, they stop being a project. You feel lighter, quicker, steadier on your feet. You stay the man who handles things himself.Here's what's waiting inside:Simple seated tai chi workouts you can do during the game or the evening news, so your strength comes back without a gym and without an audience.A strength and posture section, so you rise out of a chair and climb the stairs under your own steam, not white-knuckling the rail.Steady balance work, so your feet stay under you and you walk into any room sure of yourself.Slow mobility work for stiff shoulders, hips and knees, so you stop feeling rusty and start moving like you mean it.Short morning and evening routines, so you start the day loose and sleep like a man who earned it.A calm breathing practice, so the tension and that heavy, sluggish feeling ease their grip.A done-for-you 28-day plan, so you never wonder what's next and you can actually feel yourself getting stronger week by week.The quiet daily habits that drain your strength without you noticing, and the simple way to flip them back in your favor.And to stack the odds even further in your favor:BONUS 1: A printable 28-day tracker, so every day is mapped out and your progress is right there at a glance.BONUS 2: A printable wall chart of every movement, clear illustrations you can pin up in your room or the garage and follow at a glance, so the whole routine is right there on the wall and you never have to hold a book to get moving.You don't need to be thirty again. You just want to feel capable again. Stronger. Steadier. Still the man who does things for himself.You can start today, from the chair you're sitting in right now.Scroll up, click Buy Now, and let's get your strength back.
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Chair Tai Chi to Lose Belly Fat: Gentle 10-Minute Seated Routines to Shape Your Waist, Improve Mobility, and Boost Your Energy — Includes a 28-Day ... and Tracking Chart (Chair Tai Chi for Life)
Ren Yunqao
4.2
EXPERT-REVIEWED & APPROVED BY MAURICIO MORALESA carefully structured Chair Tai Chi program reviewed and approved by Fitness and Mobility Expert Mauricio Morales, designed to make each movement simple, accessible, and easy to follow.PART OF THE COMPLETE 2-BOOK CHAIR TAI CHI SERIESThis book is part of a complementary 2-book series designed to bring gentle, effective movement into your daily routine—from the comfort of a chair:Chair Tai Chi to Lose Belly Fat Chair Tai Chi for Weight Loss and Toning WHAT IF JUST 10 MINUTES A DAY COULD CHANGE THE WAY YOU FEEL ABOUT EXERCISE?Forget exhausting workouts, complicated equipment, and getting down on the floor.This book gives you a gentle, low-impact approach based on slow, controlled seated movements you can practice in just 10 minutes a day.No gym. No floor exercises. No complicated routines. Just a chair and 10 minutes.YOUR STEP-BY-STEP 28-DAY PROGRAMNo more wondering what to do next. The structured 28-Day Chair Tai Chi Program guides you day by day, helping you turn gentle movement into a consistent daily habit.Inside, you'll discover:Gentle 10-minute seated Tai Chi routines for beginners and older adultsSimple movements to engage your core and waistLow-impact exercises supporting mobility, flexibility, balance, and coordinationBreathing and mindful movement techniques for relaxation and focusA complete 28-Day Waist-Slimming ProgramA Daily Tracking Chart to help you stay consistent100+ STEP-BY-STEP ILLUSTRATIONSNo more wondering, “Am I doing this correctly?”With 100+ clear illustrations, you can easily see the movements, positions, and sequences as you practice.BONUS: INCLUDED VIDEO COURSEPrefer seeing the movements in action?You'll also get access to a Chair Tai Chi video course, so you can watch the movements and follow along from home.DESIGNED FOR DIFFERENT FITNESS LEVELSYou don't need to be flexible, athletic, or experienced in Tai Chi.The slow, controlled movements offer beginners and older adults an approachable, low-impact way to add more movement to their day—without jumping, running, or strenuous floor exercises.EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO BEGIN10-minute seated routinesStep-by-step 28-day program100+ illustrationsDaily tracking chartIncluded video courseReviewed & approved by Mauricio MoralesNo gym. No expensive equipment. No complicated workouts.JUST A CHAIR. 10 MINUTES. AND A SIMPLE PLAN TO FOLLOW.Start your 28-Day Chair Tai Chi journey today and discover what small, consistent movements can do for your daily routine.
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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-documented health and healing benefits of the arts.
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The Way of Energy: Mastering the Chinese Art of Internal Strength with Chi Kung Exercise
Master Lam Kam-Chuen
4.2
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, strengthens immunity, relieves chronic illness, and promotes the natural regeneration of the nervous system. Using step-by-step instructions and more than 100 drawings and full-color photographs, The Way of Energy tells how to: • perform the entire sequence of rejuvenating positions • combat stress by practicing Chi Kung while standing, sitting, working, playing, and even sleeping • prevent and treat a wide range of common ailments Continuing our best-selling series of books for mind and body which includes The Sivananda Companion to Yoga, The Dance Workshop, and The Book of Stress Survival, The Way of Energy will help you achieve physical fitness, mental clarity, and a profound inner strength and vitality.
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Chair Tai Chi for Weight Loss and Toning: A 28-Day Full-Body Program with Step-by-Step Guidance to Lose Weight, Tone Your Arms, Legs, and Core. ... 100+ Illustrations (Chair Tai Chi for Life)
Ren Yunqao
4.2
REVIEWED & APPROVED BY FITNESS AND MOBILITY EXPERT MAURICIO MORALESEvery exercise and movement in this book has been reviewed by Mauricio Morales, Fitness and Mobility Expert, to help ensure the program is clear, practical, and easy to follow.PART OF THE COMPLETE 2-BOOK CHAIR TAI CHI SERIESTwo complementary programs. Two different focuses. One simple goal: helping you build a leaner, stronger, more active body from a chair.Chair Tai Chi to Lose Belly Fat — Focus on the waist and core, with seated exercises designed to strengthen your core, shape your waist, and improve mobility and posture.Chair Tai Chi for Weight Loss and Toning — Focus on weight loss and full-body toning, with seated exercises designed to work your arms, legs, and core while supporting mobility and functional strength.WHAT IF LOSING WEIGHT AND TONING YOUR BODY DIDN’T REQUIRE INTENSE WORKOUTS?If traditional exercise feels too intense, complicated, or difficult to stick with, Chair Tai Chi offers a different way to move.Gentle. Seated. Easy to follow.And designed around two goals that often go hand in hand:WEIGHT LOSS + TOTAL-BODY TONINGThis book combines flowing Tai Chi-inspired movements with a structured 28-Day Full-Body Program designed to help you move more consistently while working your arms, legs, core, posture, mobility, and functional strength.No complicated equipment.No floor exercises.No intimidating workouts.Just a chair and a clear plan to follow.NOT JUST EXERCISES. A COMPLETE 28-DAY PLAN.Many exercise books show you movements—but leave you wondering:Which exercises should I do? In what order? How often? And how do I know if I'm making progress?This book gives you the structure.Inside, you'll discover:A 28-Day Full-Body Program that tells you what to do and whenGentle seated exercises supporting weight management and total-body toningTargeted movements for your arms, legs, core, posture, and mobility100+ clear illustrations to make each movement easier to understandSimple step-by-step guidance designed with beginners in mindA Tracking Chart to help you stay consistent throughout the programAn included Video Course so you can watch the exercises in actionBOOK + 100+ ILLUSTRATIONS + VIDEO COURSESometimes reading instructions isn't enough.That's why you don't have to rely on words alone.First, follow the step-by-step guidance.Then, check the illustrations.And whenever you want to see the movement in action, access the included Video Course.SEE IT → UNDERSTAND IT → FOLLOW ITIt's a simple approach designed to remove the guesswork and make Chair Tai Chi easier to start—even if you've never practiced Tai Chi before.BUILT FOR BEGINNERS. DESIGNED FOR CONSISTENCYYou don't need to be athletic, highly flexible, or experienced.The goal isn't to push your body through exhausting workouts.It's to create a form of movement you can actually stay consistent with.Day by day, the program helps you work toward better mobility and total-body conditioning while supporting your weight-loss and toning goals.If you're ready to start your Chair Tai Chi journey, scroll up, click “Buy Now” and take the first step toward a stronger, more toned, and more active body—one day at a time.
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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 brings his precise instruction to the wisdom teachings and philosophy of hatha yoga. He offers us a guided tour of the body's structure and physical anatomy, then uses this new structural awareness as grounds for exploring the subtle body. In a meaningful and pragmatic way, the book maps the connection between the body and the rich symbolism that pervades the yogic imagination, including the chakras, nadis, and koshas. We come to see how the (yoga) body cannot be seen apart from the psycho-spiritual forces that animate it. Further, Tias offers readers clear, illuminated instruction for yoga, pranayama, and meditation techniques that apply these body-mind principles. This book is essential reading for all serious students and teachers of yoga.
Each chapter focuses on one of the eight key energetic/anatomy centers of the body: feet/base, pelvis, sacrum, belly, diaphragm, heart/lungs, throat, and crown. The book is organized literally from the ground up, and figuratively from physically basic to conceptual/subtle. Each chapter has a list of poses for activating and applying the lessons, guided meditations, and excerpts from yogic texts. These practical exercises allow readers to immediately integrate the chapter's lessons into their practice.
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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, profoundly concerned with spiritual ecology. Indeed, the Tao of Chuang Tzu was a wholesale rejection of a human-centered approach. Zen traces its sources back to these Taoist roots — roots at least as deep as those provided by Buddhism.
But this is an ancient text that yields a surprisingly modern effect. In bold and startling prose, David Hinton's translation captures the "zany texture and philosophical abandon" of the original. The Inner Chapters' fantastical passages — in which even birds and trees teach us what they know — offer up a wild menagerie of characters, freewheeling play with language, and surreal humor. And interwoven with Chuang Tzu's sharp instruction on the Tao are short-short stories that are often rough and ribald, rich with satire and paradox.
On their deepest level, the Inner Chapters are a meditation on the mysteries of knowledge itself. "Chuang Tzu's propositions," the translator's introduction reminds us, "seem to be in constant transformation, for he deploys words and concepts only to free us of words and concepts." Hinton's vital new translation makes this ancient text from the golden age of Chinese philosophy come alive for contemporary readers.
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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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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 Book of Five Rings , provides timeless insight into the nature of conflict. Tokitsu translates and provides extensive commentary on that popular work, as well as three other short texts on strategy that were written before it, and a longer, later work entitled "The Way to Be Followed Alone." Tokitsu is a thoughtful and informed guide, putting the historical and philosophical aspects of the text into context, and illuminating the etymological nuances of particular Japanese words and phrases. As a modern martial artist and a scholar, Tokitsu provides a view of Musashi's life and ideas that is accessible and relevant to today's readers and martial arts students.
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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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Essential Concepts of Tai Chi
William Ting
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Tao of Leadership
John Heider
4.2
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]
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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 comprehensive teaching method that encompasses the fundamentals of this ancient system.
The ESSENTIAL REIKI TEACHING MANUAL equips the Reiki initiate with the practical tools needed for launching a Reiki healing practice, leading a Reiki workshop, and becoming a more effective Reiki practitioner. This hands-on instructional guide together with the digitally re-mastered DIANE STEIN'S ESSENTIAL REIKI WORKSHOP DVD is the next best thing to a personal teaching session with Diane Stein herself.
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T'ai Chi: The "Supreme Ultimate" Exercise for Health, Sport, and Self-Defense
Cheng Man-Ch'ing
4.2
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-chi as a means to a healthier life, as a sport and as a method of self-defense. It is a complete step-by-step manual for the beginner. With conscientious practice, readers will master the sequence of thirty-seven postures that will make up the T'ai-chi solo exercise. Students will learn how to progress from exercise to sport to self-defense with maximum efficiency. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and more than 275 photographs and 122 foot-weighting diagrams guarantee an understanding of the correct form.
A history of T'ai-chi, including thumbnail sketches of famous masters, and the first English translation of the basic T'ai-chi document, known as the T'ai-chi Ch'uan Classics, are also included.
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Chair Tai Chi Made Easy for Senior Women: Lose Weight, Slim Down & Tone Up with Gentle 10-Minute Seated Workouts to Feel Younger, Boost Energy, and Improve Strength, Flexibility & Mobility Over 50
Nancy Delgado
4.2
Lose weight, boost your energy and build strength sitting in a chair? I know how it sounds. But thousands of women over 50 are doing exactly that, and feeling years younger for it.Let's be honest for a second.You've caught your reflection lately and not quite recognized the woman looking back. The clothes you love stay on the hanger, and you reach for the baggy ones that hide things.And it's not like you haven't tried.The diet that left you hungry and exactly the same weight. The gym full of twenty-somethings. The video that had you on the floor wondering how you'd get back up.Somewhere along the way, someone told you this is just what happens after 50. That it's all downhill from here.That is a lie. And the problem was never you, it was the method.Those workouts were built for a young body that bounces back. Yours doesn't need punishing. It needs the right kind of movement.That's what chair tai chi is: a gentle, centuries-old practice you do sitting down, ten minutes a day.No pounding your knees, no getting down on the floor, no audience watching.And because it's so easy to keep doing, the weight comes off and stays off. So does the tiredness, the stiffness, the foggy afternoons.You move easier, sleep better, and feel years younger than the woman who started.Here's what's waiting inside:Simple chair tai chi workouts you can do during your favorite TV show, so the stubborn weight comes off without ever setting foot in a gym.Short morning and evening routines, so you wake with energy and sleep easily at night.A gentle strength and posture section, so you stand taller and feel steady, not fragile.Slow stretches for stiff hips, knees and shoulders, so you stop turning down plans because your body might not cooperate.A calming breath practice, so the stress snacking loosens its grip.A done-for-you 28-day plan, so you never wonder where to start and actually watch the scale move.A simple eating companion for women over 50, because real weight loss takes diet as much as movement, and you deserve the honest half the other books leave out.The quiet daily habits that secretly kill your progress without you noticing, and the simple keys to flip them into your favor.And to stack the odds even further in your favor:BONUS 1: A printable 28-day tracker, so every day is mapped out and your progress is there at a glance.BONUS 2: A full week of simple, protein-first recipes to go alongside your eating companion, so you always know exactly what to put on your plate.You don't need to become a different person. You just want to feel like you again. Lighter, stronger, a few years younger.You can start today, from the chair you're sitting in right now.Scroll up, click Buy Now, and let's get the old you back.
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Laoshi: Tai Chi, Teachers, and Pursuit of Principle
Jan Kauskas, Michael DeMarco, et al
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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 less anxious.
Featuring a Five-Minute Daily Energy Routine for restoring the body’s natural energy flow, in addition to information on specific energy medicine exercises that can help combat a host of health conditions from headaches and nausea to insomnia and the common cold, The Little Book of Energy Medicine is essential reading for anyone looking to improve general health and well-being.
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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, Energy Strands, Denise Linn shows you how to release the cords that bind you and strengthen the ones that heal you. She shares methods she’s personally practiced over the years to help you achieve peace and balance in your life, including how to:
discover attachments to family, friends, lovers, past-lives, and pets
cut energy strands with toxic people and unhealthy relationships activate specific techniques to protect and shield your energy field
use space clearing methods to create harmony in your home Energy Strands explores the connection between the chakras, breath, meditation, visualization, sound healing, and more. Using a variety of tools, including dowsing, smudging, singing bowls, crystals, and much, much more, you’ll begin to renew your energy, replenish your inner sources, and magnify the cords that empower you.
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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 fascinating, comprehensive volume, renowned qigong master and China scholar Kenneth S. Cohen explains how you too can integrate qigong into your life--and harness the healing power that will help your mind and body achieve the harmony of true health.
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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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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, history and a complete guide to fundamentals--all essential to building a deep, understanding of this art, long considered to be the highest achievement in Taijiquan, as well as the most popular of the Taiji weapons.
Strengthen and relax your body. Calm and focus your mind. Improve your balance. Develop proper Taiji breathing. Learn the complete Sword Form and Taiji Sword Qigong. Over 400 photos with detailed instruction.
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Tai Chi Walking for Seniors: Tai Chi and Martial Arts Footwork for Better Balance, Mobility, and Real-World Confidence
Jimmy Lockett
4.2
You’ve been walking your whole life. But how often have you actually been taught how to step, shift, turn, and recover with deliberate control?This is not simply another follow-along Tai Chi routine. It is a practical system for building a movement vocabulary you can use in everyday life.Drawing on nearly 60 years of martial arts study, instructor Jimmy Lockett combines the slow, deliberate movement principles of Tai Chi with practical stepping methods drawn from Japanese footwork traditions and other martial systems. The combat applications are removed. What remains is the movement intelligence: how to organize your body, transfer weight, place a foot before committing to it, change direction, and stay composed when the environment becomes less predictable.Inside, you’ll learn how to:improve steadiness, posture, coordination, and controlled weight transfer;move forward, backward, sideways, diagonally, and through turns with greater control;use breathing, alignment, center awareness, and visual focus as part of movement;develop safer stepping strategies for curbs, tight spaces, changing surfaces, and other everyday challenges;train attention and cognitive-motor coordination through divided-attention, dual-task, and reactive movement exercises; andprogress from Control to Coordinate to Adapt—without deep stances, high intensity, or previous martial arts experience.The later stages go beyond rehearsed patterns by asking you to think, react, change direction, and maintain good movement while your attention is divided—the kinds of demands ordinary life creates every day.Research-informed and safety-conscious, the program distinguishes between evidence-supported findings, promising research, and traditional movement principles rather than treating them as if they were all the same.Practice is where you learn it. Life is where you use it.The goal is not to perform a perfect routine. It is to become a more capable, adaptable mover—one deliberate step at a time.
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Tai Chi for Beginners: The 24 Forms and Beyond
Dr. Paul Lam
4.2
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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Between Heaven and Earth
Harriet Beinfield
4.2
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 and self-care, East and West.
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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 developed—based on classical Tai Chi styles—requiring a minimum of time and space.
Step-by-Step Tai Chi features:
* Detailed and easy-to-follow instruction for the basic movements of Tai Chi, plus Small Circle Form, complete with color illustrations that will guide you through every movement
* Specially selected exercises to help you build up strength, flexibility, and stamina in the muscles and joints of your upper and lower body
* Simple routines that you can perform in half an hour or less, with no previous experience, special clothing, or equipment required
* An ideal foundation if you wish to study advanced forms of Tai Chi
Whether you are looking for a way to reduce stress or a new way to exercise, Step-by-Step Tai Chi will keep you fit—inside and out.
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Chair Tai Chi Made Easy for Seniors Over 60: Large Print Step-by-Step Exercises to Improve Balance, Increase Mobility, and Build Confidence with a Simple 28-Day Program for Healthy Aging
Robert M. Lin
4.2
Do stiff joints, poor balance, or reduced mobility make everyday activities feel more difficult?It's never too late to start moving with confidence.Chair Tai Chi Made Easy for Seniors Over 60 is a practical large print workbook designed to help you improve balance, mobility, flexibility, coordination, posture, and confidence through safe, gentle chair exercises that anyone can follow.Whether you're a complete beginner, recovering from inactivity, or simply looking for a low-impact way to stay active, this book provides a simple step-by-step system to help you move better every day.Inside you'll discover:26 easy Chair Tai Chi exercises with step-by-step illustrationsLarge Print format for comfortable readingGentle movements to improve balance, mobility, flexibility, and coordinationSimple breathing and relaxation exercisesReady-to-follow 5-, 10-, and 15-minute daily routinesA complete 28-Day Program to build a healthy habitProgress trackers to keep you motivatedNo complicated routines. No special equipment. Just a sturdy chair, a few minutes a day, and a simple program designed to help you stay active, reduce stiffness, and maintain your independence.Start your Chair Tai Chi journey today—and enjoy stronger movement, better balance, and greater confidence every day.
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A Study of Taijiquan
Sun Lutang and Tim Cartmell
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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 community a great service translating Sun Lutang's books into English.
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Tai Chi & Chair Yoga for Seniors Over 60: Prevent Falling and Start Living: 10-Minute Seated Flows to Rebuild Balance, Ease Joint Pain, and Regain Independence
Susan M. Fletcher
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Regain Your Balance and Independence in Just 10 Minutes a DayDo you ever miss the way your body just worked? The days when you could stand up from a chair without a groan, walk to the kitchen without checking for a wall to hold, or get down on the floor to play with your grandkids without a second thought?Getting stiff, unsteady, and sore as you get older is common, but it is not a life sentence. Your body has not given up on you. It is just waiting for the right kind of movement.Your Body Is Not Too Old to ChangeMaybe you have had a fall, or perhaps you had a close call where you had to grab the counter just to stay steady. That quiet fear, the embarrassment, and the worry about losing your independence are exactly why this book was written. You do not have to just live with the pain. You can actually do something about it, starting right from your favorite chair.Why Most Exercise Programs Fail YouYou have likely seen fitness programs that expect you to jump, stretch on the floor, or stand for hours. That is not realistic, and frankly, it is not safe. You do not need intense, jarring workouts. You need gentle, effective movement that retrains your balance and unlocks your joints.Your New 28-Day Roadmap to MobilityInside Tai Chi and Chair Yoga for Seniors Over 60, you get a simple, proven system that fits into your life without taking over your day.Important Tip: Every single move in this book has a dedicated video demonstration. We highly recommend watching the video for each move before you try it, as seeing the movement in real time is the best way to make sure you are moving safely and getting the most out of every session.Here is exactly what you get:A Done-For-You 28-Day Program — No guessing. You get a daily routine that tells you exactly which moves to do and when, from Day 1 all the way to Day 28A Free Companion Video for Every Single Move — Feeling unsure about a move? Just point your phone camera at the QR code inside the book and your complete video library opens instantly. A real instructor demonstrates all 45 moves on screen. No app to download, no account to create, no subscription, free for life10-Minute Seated Flows — These routines are designed to fit your schedule. Even in the early weeks you will start feeling looser, steadier, and sleeping betterTai Chi for Seniors and Chair Yoga for Seniors Over 60 Combined — Two of the most researched gentle movement practices for fall prevention, balance, and joint relief, woven into one complete daily programLarge Print for Easy Reading — Clear, uncluttered illustrations you can follow while you are moving, big enough to read from across the room without stopping to squint at the pageRoom to Grow — Once you complete the first 28 days, 13 additional advanced moves are waiting to keep you challenged and moving forwardYou Are Closer Than You ThinkPicture waking up tomorrow, swinging your legs off the bed, and realizing the familiar groan is gone. Imagine walking to the bathroom without needing to steady yourself on the wall. These are not big dramatic promises. They are the small ordinary things that make up a truly good day.Your muscles still respond to gentle movement no matter if you are 60, 70, 80, or beyond. The body you had yesterday is closer than you think, and it is waiting for the right kind of movement.Stop settling for stiffness. Click Buy Now and start moving the way you were meant to move.
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Complete Tai Chi Chuan
Dan Docherty
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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 philosophy; hand form; practical training; and working with weapons and competition.
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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
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Gateway to the Miraculous: Further Explorations in the Tao of Cheng Man Ch'ing
Wolfe Lowenthal
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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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Treating Emotional Trauma with Chinese Medicine: Integrated Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies
CT Holman
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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, tongue, and channel palpation diagnosis. Treatments include acupuncture, Chinese herbal formulas, qigong, shamanic drumming, and lifestyle and nutritional recommendations. Many types of emotional traumas and their manifestations are presented, including fear, anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, depression, mood swings, insomnia and sensory organ impairment. How to prevent future emotional trauma will be discussed, and case studies are included to show the application of theory in practice.
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Quantum-Touch: The Power to Heal
Richard Gordon
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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 and of self. In this new edition of his best-selling guide, Richard Gordon leads the reader step by step, clearly explaining how to use breathing and body-focusing techniques to raise one's energy levels. Once that is achieved, the healer can correct posture and alignment, reduce pain and inflammation, help balance emotional distress, and even heal pets. Above all, Quantum-Touch can be used in tandem with all other healing modalities, including Western medicine, and its efficacy has been attested to by physicians, acupuncturists, chiropractors, and other healing professionals.
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Healing Light of the Tao: Foundational Practices to Awaken Chi Energy
Mantak Chia
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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 to the classic Awaken Healing Energy Through the Tao
In 1983, Mantak Chia introduced the “Microcosmic Orbit” to the West. Prior to that time, most of the Eastern energy practices transmitted to the West were incomplete, dealing only with the ascending yang/masculine channel, which shoots life-force energy up the spine. The Microcosmic Orbit showed practitioners how to establish the descending yin/feminine channel of the life-force energy loop. Within Taoist systems, cultivating feminine energy has always been seen as the key to gaining balance and wholeness.
Healing Light of the Tao presents the more advanced methods of chi cultivation in the Microcosmic Orbit, offering a full understanding of Taoist spiritual theory through its comprehensive overview of the complete Taoist body/mind/spirit system. The book also includes more advanced meditation methods for absorbing the higher frequencies of Earth Force, Cosmic Force, and Universal Force (Heavenly chi) into the basic orbit. It establishes a spiritual science that not only emphasizes practical benefits to health, sexual vitality, and emotional balance, but also shows how changes made in the energy body can lead to physical rejuvenation that the Taoists called immortality.
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T'ai Chi Ch'uan: A Simplified Method of Calisthenics for Health and Self-Defense
Cheng Man-Ch'ing
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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 and experiences that only a lifetime of practice can cultivate. Taken in this context, this is a most valuable book.
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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, and they can delve into deep, dense matter to clear it, in a way that angels cannot. Like angels and unicorns, dragons operate on a different wave length from humans and are not visible to the human eye, but we can connect with them through meditation and visualisation. The dragons are currently flooding back to our planet to help us with the preparation for the New Golden Age.
In this one-of-a-kind book, you will discover: • the fascinating history of dragons from the birth of our planet to the present time • the air, earth, fire, and water dragons and those of mixed elements • the higher frequency and galactic dragons • what the dragons do, how to work with them, and how they can help us • how to meet your personal dragon spirit guide
The book is filled with visualisations and exercises, so that readers can really get to know and work with all the different kinds of dragons. This book is for anyone wishing to discover new spiritual realms and spirit guides.
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Karate-Do Kyohan: The Master Text
Gichin Funakoshi
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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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Tai Chi for Weight Loss and Toning: A 28-Day Low-Impact Full-Body Program for Beginners to Lose Weight, Tone the Body, and Feel More Confident in Just ... Tracker Included (Tai Chi Slim & Tone)
Liang Zhenhua Wei
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PROFESSIONALLY REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY FITNESS & MOBILITY EXPERT MAURICIO MORALESImportant Note: Unlike many generic Tai Chi books, this program underwent an extensive professional review and refinement process before publication. Every chapter, routine, and exercise was carefully reviewed and approved by Fitness & Mobility Expert Mauricio Morales.TWO COMPLEMENTARY PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO WORK TOGETHERThis book belongs to a complementary two-book Tai Chi series created to help you become more active, toned, and confident in your body.The two complementary books are:Tai Chi for Weight Loss & ToningTai Chi to Lose Belly FatDOES ANY OF THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?Do you want to lose weight but dislike intense workouts?Are you looking for a simple exercise routine you can realistically maintain?Would you like to tone your body without jumping, running, or spending hours at the gym?You’re not alone. Many people think getting fitter requires exhausting workouts or complicated equipment. But lasting results come from movement you enjoy and can make part of your daily life—which is exactly why this program was created.THE 28-DAY TAI CHI WEIGHT LOSS & TONING PROGRAMRather than relying on high-impact workouts or unrealistic promises, this program helps you move more, engage your entire body, manage your weight, and improve muscle tone—in just 10 minutes a day.Every routine was designed with simplicity, accessibility, and consistency in mind.- No complicated exercises- No jumping or high-impact movements- No previous Tai Chi experience requiredJust controlled, purposeful movements that can be practiced at home.INCLUDED: THE EXCLUSIVE TAI CHI VIDEO COURSELearning is easier when you can see each exercise. That’s why this book includes guided video lessons to help you perform the movements correctly and follow the program with confidence.WHY THIS PROGRAM IS DIFFERENTMany weight loss programs focus almost entirely on reducing the number on the scale.But for many people, that is not enough.- They want better muscle tone.- They want to improve the shape and definition of their entire body.- They want to feel stronger, more balanced, and more confident in the way they move.That’s why this program combines weight loss support with full-body toning.INSIDE YOU’LL DISCOVER:A complete 28-Day Tai Chi Weight Loss & Toning ProgramGentle routines with clear, step-by-step exercise instructionsMovements for the arms, legs, waist, core, shoulders, and backA structured daily plan requiring only 10 minutes a dayA Daily Tracking Chart and guided video lessonsSMALL DAILY ACTIONS CAN CREATE MEANINGFUL CHANGEYou do not need to completely transform your lifestyle overnight.You do not need to complete exhausting workouts.And you do not need to be perfectly fit before you begin.You simply need to start moving. Ready for a gentler, more sustainable way to manage your weight and tone your body? Scroll up and click “Buy Now.”
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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 arts, and in particular, judo, among people in all levels of society.
When he was young, Kano studied jujutsu, a martial art practiced in Japan since feudal times, which involved throwing, hitting, kicking, stabbing, slashing, choking, bending and twisting limbs-and defenses against these attacks. After years of studying, he realized that although many different jujutsu techniques were taught, there was no one core value holding them together. Kano identified an all-pervasive principle- to make the most efficient use of mental and physical energy-and combined only those techniques in which this principle was correctly applied into modern judo. "Ju" means gentleness or giving way. "Do" means principle or the way. Judo, therefore is the Way of Gentleness, which implies that first giving way leads to ultimate victory. The Kodokan is literally, "the school for studying the Way." This book is a collection of Kano's essential teachings, selected and compiled from his wealth of writings and lectures spanning a period of fifty-one years. Today the International Judo Federation has 187 member countries and regions. As an official sport of the Olympic Games, judo has inspired young people of all nationalities, and Kodokan is universally recognized as the Mecca of Judo.
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ThetaHealing: Introducing an Extraordinary Energy Healing Modality
Vianna Stibal
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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 sessions with clients and saw person after person miraculously heal.
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 identify issues with and witness healings on the physical body, and to identify and change limiting beliefs.
Discover: • the belief and feeling work that can instantly change the thinking within you that creates illness • the 7 Planes of Existence, a concept that allows you to connect to the highest level of love and energy of All That Is • how to develop the ability to change on all levels: physically, mentally, emotionally , and spiritually, using the Creator of All That Is
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Super Easy Chair Tai Chi for Seniors Over 60: Relaxing 10-Minute Daily Seated Flows to Improve Movement, Restore Strength, Enhance Stability | Large Print, Illustrations & Video Tutorials
Lysahue Piekone
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Feel Stronger, Safer, and More Energized—Without Ever Leaving Your ChairAging doesn’t mean giving up movement.It means finding a smarter, safer way to stay active.Super Easy Chair Tai Chi for Seniors Over 60 is your gentle, effective path to better mobility, stronger muscles, and improved balance—all in just 10 minutes a day.Designed specifically for seniors, beginners, and anyone with limited mobility, this book transforms traditional Tai Chi into simple, seated routines you can do anytime, anywhere.Why Chair Tai Chi WorksResearch shows Tai Chi is one of the most effective ways for adults over 60 to improve balance, coordination, and overall health—while also reducing stress and fall riskBut traditional routines can feel intimidating or physically demanding.That’s why this book focuses on safe, seated flows—so you get all the benefits without the strain.What Makes This Book Different10-Minute Daily RoutinesNo long workouts. No overwhelm. Just simple, effective sessions that fit easily into your day.100% Seated – Safe for Any Fitness LevelPerfect for seniors, beginners, or anyone recovering from injury or dealing with stiffness.Large Print for Easy ReadingNo squinting. No frustration. Clear, readable text designed for older eyes.Step-by-Step Illustrations + Video TutorialsFollow along with confidence—see exactly how each movement is done.Improve Balance & Reduce Fall RiskGentle movements help strengthen muscles and improve coordination—key to staying independent.What You’ll GainMove more freely and reduce stiffnessBuild strength without joint painImprove balance and stabilityFeel calmer, more relaxed, and less stressedRegain confidence in your bodyMany similar programs emphasize that even short daily seated routines can improve mobility and independence over timePerfect ForSeniors over 60Beginners with no exercise experiencePeople with limited mobility or joint painAnyone looking for a gentle, low-impact workoutA Thoughtful Gift That Shows You CareWhether for a parent, grandparent, or loved one, this isn’t just a book—it’s a way to help them stay active, safe, and independent.Because Staying Active Should Feel Good—Not HardYou don’t need a gym.You don’t need experience.You just need a chair... and 10 minutes.
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Opening the Energy Gates of Your Body: Qigong for Lifelong Health
Bruce Frantzis
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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 has more than 100 pages of new material, including Longevity Breathing methods; how cross-training in chi gung can enhance other exercises such as yoga, golf and weight training; and nei gung techniques for advanced practitioners. Chi gung exercises utilize a system of energy channels in the body that are similar to an electrical circuit. Frantzis’ thorough knowledge of energy arts and the Chinese language allow him to peel away the secrecy and metaphors. He presents this 300-page edition in easy to understand terms to suit beginners, with enough meaty detail and depth for the advanced martial artist, healer or meditator. Opening the Energy Gates of Your Body includes a comprehensive guide to chi gung theory and a systematic lesson plan with more than 100 illustrations. These low-impact exercises are suitable for almost any age or fitness level. They provide the foundation for learning any other chi practice, such as tai chi, martial arts, meditation or TAO Yoga. Frantzis explains not only how these inner aerobics are done, but why. Going beyond mere body movement, he teaches from the inside out, linking the biomechanics and anatomy of the physical body with the subtleties of chi. This book provides practical methods to help people become balanced, relaxed and joyful. Frantzis trained for more than a decade in China, became a Taoist Lineage Master—quite a rare occurrence—and came back to the West to teach. “My hope is that chi gung and tai chi can become mainstream exercises in the West,” says Frantzis. “We have a major health crisis looming; practicing chi gung or tai chi is one of the most effective ways people can reclaim control of their health and well-being.”
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Finding the Heart: Principles for Tai Chi and Life
Alfons Staerk and Ulrike Staerk
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The Power of Internal Martial Arts: Combat Secrets of Ba Gua, Tai Chi, and Hsing-I
Bruce Frantzis
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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 "Personal Odyssey" sections where he recounts many of his interesting encounters with famous martial arts masters. This feature recalls Robert W. Smith's Chinese Boxing: Masters and Methods, from a previous generation of martial arts books. To make this book as accessible to beginners as possible, there are five appendices covering the different styles of tai chi (such as Yang, Chen, Wu, Tung, Hou, and Sun), a history of Ba Gua, energy anatomy of the human body, a summary of Mr. Frantzis's training and lineage, a chapter on Chinese terminology and transliteration, and an extensive glossary.
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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
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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, world bridges the creative pulse from the physical to the higher levels of reality and manifestation. Core Light Healing also chronicles Barbara Brennan’s life journey and personal experiences.
In Core Light Healing you will discover:
The nature of the creative process from the Human Energy Consciousness perspective
How each of us creates blocks in our energy fields; how blocks look, interact, and ultimately cause dysfunction in our lives; and the process involved in the clearing of blocks and releasing our creative potential
How to develop and work with High Sense Perception and its role in facilitating the clearing of blocks in our energy fields
The nature of fourth-level reality and its vital role in the creative process
The fourth level as it relates to healing relationships and the cord connections that underlie those relationships
And much more
Complete with full-color and black-and-white illustrations, Core Light Healing offers to take you on a journey to create the life you have always imagined.
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Relax And Calming Qigong (Chinese Qigong)
peisheng & guanhua
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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 provides much-needed support for students and teachers who want to follow the best practices.
Covering Reiki levels 1, 2, and 3, this book conveys information in an accessible, structured, and interactive way to enhance the reader's understanding, knowledge, and experience of the practice. The final section of the manual contains reference material specifically for students who wish to become professional practitioners, and for Masters who want to broaden their training. This section also offers the foundation for additional courses or workshops on topics such as health and safety and managing a successful practice.
The Reiki Manual can be used: -as student preparation before a Reiki class; -as a textbook during Reiki courses; -as post-course reading, or for reviewing what has already been learned (it includes revision questions and revision activities); -by Reiki practitioners to help them practice in the best, most professional way; -and by Reiki Masters as a guide to devise and deliver a Reiki course.
More extensive than any other Reiki book on the market, The Reiki Manual will be referred to by lay readers as well as devoted students for many years to come!
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Tai Chi Walking Chart for Seniors: A 28-Day Step-by-Step Guide with Printable Visual Charts and Gentle Exercises to Improve Balance, Ease Stiffness, and Build Walking Confidence in 10 Minutes a Day
Maggy Loren, Curious Minds Int-Press
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Feel steadier, move with more confidence, and follow a clear printable Tai Chi Walking routine in just 10 minutes a day.Tai Chi Walking Chart for Seniors is a beginner-friendly 28-day visual guide created for adults who want to help improve balance, ease stiffness, build walking confidence, and practice gentle low-impact movement at home without intense workouts, complicated routines, or expensive equipment.Do you feel less steady on your feet than you used to?Do stiff joints, low energy, or fear of falling make you hesitate before moving more?Do fast exercise videos feel confusing, too intense, or hard to follow?Would you feel more confident with large-print visual charts you can see, follow, and print?When walking starts to feel uncertain, it can affect more than movement. It can affect independence, confidence, daily habits, and the way you feel inside your own body. But gentle movement does not have to feel overwhelming.This step-by-step Tai Chi Walking chart guide gives seniors a simple visual path to steadier steps, better posture, smoother weight shift, and calmer daily movement.Inside this guide, you’ll discover:A 28-day Tai Chi Walking practice planEasy 10-minute routines for home practiceLarge-print visual charts for posture, breathing, weight shift, foot placement, and flowGentle exercises designed for seniors and absolute beginnersLow-impact movements to support balance, mobility, coordination, and body awarenessPrintable charts and practice pages accessible through the QR code insideSimple daily checklists to help you stay consistent and track your progressThis is not a complicated martial arts manual. It is a practical, senior-friendly visual chart guide made to be clear, printable, easy to follow, and useful in everyday life.Start today and imagine yourself walking with better balance, softer movement, and more trust in every step.
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The Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate: The Spiritual Legacy of the Master
Gichin Funakoshi, Jotaro Takagi, John Teramoto
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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
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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 beliefs. This book is for those who have already started to experience the magic of this energy healing modality, and wish to deepen their understanding of the Seven Planes of Existence – the philosophy behind the creation of ThetaHealing.
Vianna presents exciting new information to help you take your skill with this work to the next level, and brings the reader into dimensions that she believes to be the beginnings of life itself, on a journey that leads outward, past the universe, to transform beliefs, showing that with a theta state of mind it is possible to connect to a Divine Energy before it becomes anything in this universe.
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The Life-Giving Sword: Secret Teachings from the House of the Shogun
Yagyu Munenori, William Scott Wilson
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This is a translation of an important classic on Zen swordfighting. Yagyu Munenori was so widely renowned that he was appointed official sword instructor to two Tokugawa shoguns. (The position was always coveted by Miyamoto Musashi, but he never succeeded in gaining the post). Yagyu's style is known as the Shinkage-ryu style, for centuries the official style of the Tokugawa dynasty. His spiritual mentor was Zen priest Takuan. Here, Yagyu's Buddhist spirituality is clearly reflected in his central idea of the "life-giving sword" - the notion of controlling an opponent by the spiritual readiness to fight, rather than during the fight. His mastery of restraint and diplomacy made him a trusted political and military advisor to the shoguns. This book is a look into a master swordsman's thoughts on nonattachment and even non-violence.
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This is Tai Chi: 50 Essential Questions and Answers
Paul Rea
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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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The Unfettered Mind: Writings from a Zen Master to a Master Swordsman
Takuan Soho
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The Japanese have always closely associated the sword and the spirit, but it was in the 1600s during the Tokugawa shogunate when the techniques of swordsmanship became forever associated with the spirit of Zen. The Unfettered Mind is a book of advice on swordsmanship and the cultivation of right mind and intention, written by the 17th-century Zen master Takuan Soho (1573-1645). Takuan was a gardener, calligrapher, poet, author, adviser to samurai and shoguns, and a pivotal figure in Zen painting. He was also known for his brilliance and acerbic wit. The succinct and pointed essays in this book were written to the samurai Yagyu Munenori, who was a great swordsman and rival to the legendary Miyamoto Musashi.
In these writings Soho is concerned primarily with understanding and refining the mind—both generally and when faced with conflict. Soho illuminates the difference between the right mind and the confused mind, the nature of right-mindedness, and what makes life precious. First published in 1988, this book is considered a true classic that influenced the direction that the art of Japanese swordsmanship has taken since.
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Tai Chi for Seniors over 60: Complete Guide to Feel & Look 10 Years Younger in Just 10 Minutes a Day - Tai Chi Exercises for Elderly - Exercise Book for Seniors & Weight Loss
Alex Harper
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Feel 10 Years Younger in Just 10 Minutes a Day! Best-Selling Tai Chi System Trusted by 50,000+ Seniors to Move Easier, Stay Steady, and Finally Feel Strong in Their Own Body Again. + EXTRA LARGE PRINT FORMAT - MADE FOR EASY READING!If you're over 60 and starting to notice stiffer knees, slower mornings, or that quiet fear of losing your balance - you're not alone.Over 50,000 seniors have used this gentle Tai Chi system to regain strength, steady their balance, lose stubborn weight, and move without pain. No gym. No floor work. No strain.The reason it works? You're never guessing what to do next. Every single exercise includes step-by-step photos + a one-click QR code to a fully guided video - so you never wonder "am I doing this right?" Something no other Tai Chi book for seniors offers.I'm Alex Harper - best-selling author in senior fitness and certified expert in Yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi. After helping thousands of seniors feel stronger, I built this Tai Chi system done right - simple, structured, and made for seniors who want real results.Why Choose This Book?Proven SuccessUnlike random routines, this program:- Progresses step by step so your body adapts safely- Combines low-impact movement + metabolic activation- Helps you burn fat, reduce stiffness, and regain confidenceThis is how women and men in their 60s, 70s, and beyond start moving better and looking lighter.What's Inside?- 24 Guided Tai Chi Movements: Selected from traditional Tai Chi sequences used by masters - designed to activate your body, improve balance, and support fat loss.- 28-Day Transformation Challenge: A progressive plan that builds consistency and gradually increases fat-burning potential.- AM/PM RoutinesBonus ChaptersWeight Loss Principles for Seniors - How your metabolism shifts after 60 and how to burn fat without extreme dietingMeditation and Breathing - Lower stress hormones that block fat loss and slow recovery4 Secret BonusesHigh-value tools normally sold separately - included FREE:28-Day Printable Challenge Chart - Stay consistent without guessingDaily Tracking System - Turn small wins into visible resultsHabit-Building Blueprint - Make Tai Chi automaticSleep Better, Live Better Guide - Optimize recovery and fat-burning hormonesNever Guess Again - The Only Tai Chi Book With Fully Guided Video for Every ExerciseMost books leave you staring at a confusing photo, wondering "am I doing this right?"This one doesn't.Every single exercise includes:Clear step-by-step illustrations showing each positionDetailed written instructions in plain, simple languageA one-click QR code that opens a fully guided video with voice coaching - right on your phone or tabletRisk-FreeWith clear instructions, expert advice, and full support, this book offers incredible value for money and your health.The Perfect Health Gift - For Yourself or Someone You LoveGive yourself—or your loved ones—the gift of a healthier, lighter, and happier life! Whether it’s for Christmas or a New Year’s resolution, this book is the ultimate guide to weight loss success.Join 50,000+ seniors who transformed their bodies with Alex Harper's proven method - losing weight, moving with ease, and finally feeling in control again!Scroll Up and Click "Buy Now" - Start Your 28-Day Transformation Today. Feel 10 Years Younger in Just 10 Minutes a Day!
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Answers to Common Tai Chi and Qigong Questions
William Ting
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Tai Chi Chuan Martial Applications: Advanced Yang Style
Jwing-Ming Yang and Tung-Tsai Lian
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Ready, Set, Slow: How to Improve Your Energy, Health, and Relationships Through the Power of Slow
Lee Holden
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WUTAN Tai Chi Chuan
Cheng Tin Hung, Dan Docherty, Cheng Kam Yan
4.0
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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Own Your Energy: Develop Immunity to Toxic Energy and Preserve Your Authentic Life Force
Alla Svirinskaya
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Bushido: The Soul of Japan. A Classic Essay on Samurai Ethics
Inazo Nitobe
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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
4.0
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 and discussed clearly, with more than 250 images and highly-detailed but simple language. If you are a student or even a teacher of these arts, you should be able to learn something here that will deepen your own insight into the arts. Ken has studied with some top internal arts masters, and during the first ten years he was teaching, he boiled down the body mechanics he learned into six key concepts. In this book, he explains them in the same step-by-step detail that he uses in teaching his students, building on each of the concepts until you have a clear roadmap of what you need to practice for high-quality internal structure and movement. As Ken explains it, "The true intent of the internal arts is self-defense. The body mechanics in this book are the starting point you need to develop the structure and internal strength that is required for the relaxed power, the iron wrapped in cotton, that the internal arts are known for. This is the starting point upon which all other skill is built." Ken has studied these arts since 1987, is a tournament champion, winning in empty-hand and weapons forms, no-contact, light-contact and full-contact matches, and he has students worldwide who have studied his DVDs and his website, www.internalfightingarts.com. Concepts covered in these pages include: the ground path, peng jin, whole-body movement, silk-reeling energy, Dantien rotation, and opening/closing the kua. From the explosiveness of Xingyi to the relaxed power of Tai Chi and Bagua, the road to internal skill is long and difficult, but very satisfying. There is nothing "soft" about these arts. They are powerful arts of self-defense. And it all starts here.
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Tai Chi Theory and Martial Power: Advanced Yang Style Tai Chi Chaun
Yang Jwing-Ming
4.0
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 martial power), general Tai Chi theory, and the application of Chi in the Tai Chi form. Because Jing training is essential to martial Tai Chi, this work is a valuable reference that no serious practitioner should be without.A comprehensive training plan for Jing (power) development.Understand the difference between true Jing (internal power) and Li (muscular power).Learn how to accumulate Chi and Jing in the Tai Chi postures.Discover the essential role your mind plays in Tai Chi and Jing practice.Includes a special selection of Tai Chi poems (the place the ancient masters hid their theory), translated and with commentary by Dr. Yang.
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Tai Chi Illustrated
Pixiang Qiu and Weimo Zhu
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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, or energy. Follow their lead and improve balance and coordination, relieve stress, and reduce pain and muscle stiffness.
"Tai Chi Illustrated" is a step-by-step guide complete with detailed instructions and full-color photo sequences for the basic movements and popular forms, such as Grasp Sparrow's Tail and Part the Wild Horse's Mane. You will connect the forms to follow the yang-style sample routines, or create your own to address your health and fitness needs.
Whether you are completely new to tai chi or have practiced for years, "Tai Chi Illustrated" will you be your guide to the path of better health and self-awareness.
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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 Way of the Fight
Georges St-Pierre
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Why People Don't Heal and How They Can: A Practical Programme for Healing Body, Mind and Spirit
Caroline Myss
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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 underlie it. "In the 1980s, when the New Age movement was growing like crazy, people began to express a willingness to take responsibility for their illness, " says Myss. "We were all convinced that complete recovery of health was just one psychological insight away. Yet after a few years of trying every available healing regimen and publicly sharing the inner wounds of their psyches, people still didn't get well." As frustrated and puzzled as everyone else, Myss privately began to wonder if somehow they were all on the wrong track. Then in 1988 Myss had an experience that made her realize the power that lies in being wounded. "One day, in passing, I introduced a friend of mine to two gentlemen I was talking with, " says Myss. "Within two minutes, my friend managed to let these men know that she was an incest survivor. Her admission had nothing whatsoever to do with the conversation we'd been having, and in a flash I realized that she was using her wounds as leverage. She had gotten to the point that she defined herself by a negative experience." Once Myss became attuned to this phenomenon, which she quickly dubbed woundology, she saw it everywhere. "In workshops and in daily life I saw that, rather than working to get beyond their wounds, people were using them as social currency, " saysMyss. "They were confusing the therapeutic value of self-expression with permission to manipulate others with their wounds. Who would want to leave that behind? Health never commands so much clout!" It was then that Myss began to challenge the assumption that people always want to heal. "Why People Don't Heal and How They Can" shows how choosing to stay stuck in woundology often comes at a terrible price: the loss of health. "We are given a finite amount of energy to run our physical bodies, our minds, and our emotions, as well as to manage our external environments, " says Myss. "When we choose to siphon off some of this energy to keep negative events in our histories alive, we are robbing that energy from our cell tissue, making ourselves vulnerable to the development of disease." Once this path is seen as the true energy debt that it is, choosing health means choosing to release the weight of the past. Too often, this is something that people just can't or won't do.
While the practice of woundology is a common source of illness, personal negativity is not always the cause; as contradictory as it seems, sometimes illness can be the answer to prayer. "Our spiritual development is meant to culminate in an ability to see things impersonally, to recognize the greater meaning of life's challenges apart from the literal events, " says Myss. "To that end, illness can physically guide us onto a path of insight and learning upon which we would otherwise never have set foot. It is an unparallelled catalyst for expanding personal consciousness." "Why People Don't Heal" details the intended path of one's spiritual evolution, asserting that it is a microcosm of the spiritualdevelopment of humankind over the ages. "With each astrological age (which lasts about 2,000 years), human consciousness develops in new ways, " says Myss. "During each age a particular kind of energy dominates, and it affects people's lives, health, and spiritual outlooks, leading to certain perceptions about the nature of reality and the power of the human spirit." Since the ladder of awareness that humankind has climbed over centuries is the same one each of us is meant to ascend in our own individual lifetime, we can then study the spiritual lessons of the ages of Aries (Tribal power), Pisces (Individual), and Aquarius (Symbolic) and apply them to our own human natures; to fail to do so has distinct health consequences.
After describing the reasons why people don't heal, Myss delves into how they can; the first step often consists of calling one's spirit back, retrieving one's energy from the places it has gotten "stuck" in one's past. In practical terms, this means learning to see that difficult experiences are meant to be learned from, and gotten over. "Why People Don't Heal and How They Can" also details the process of learning to read the body, recognizing that its illnesses are very specific expressions of particular spiritual issues (an idea Myss introduced in her bestselling book "Anatomy of The Spirit" ). In every case, seeing the spiritual lesson that underlies any illness requires a shift in consciousness. "I believe that all illnesses can b
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T'Ai Chi Touchstones: Yang Family Secret Transmissions
Douglas Wile
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Chakra Meditation: Discovery Energy, Creativity, Focus, Love, Communication, Wisdom, and Spirit
Swami Saradananda
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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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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 out and grasp life with more energy, with more passion and with more wisdom. * How to absorb the simple lessons of Taoism and Tai Chi into your daily activities with no sweat and no stress. * How to learn to get out of our own way, so that life can pursue its natural course * How to remain tranquil and calm under the stress of daily life and yet stay intensively connected to the world around.
Whether you are a beginner to Tai Chi and Taoism, new to these ancient disciplines or an Intermediate student looking for a new approach to your practise, The Manual of Bean curd Boxing will aid you in this ancient yet contemporary art of doing, without doing.
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Qigong and the Tai Chi Axis: Nourishing Practices for Body, Mind, and Spirit
Mimi Kuo-Deemer
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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 would lose its original spirit. In the process of its being spread, its principles would be forgotten or mixed with other forms, thus leading to the loss of an important part of its essence. Therefore, this book is based only on what Professor Ch'en heard in his teacher's classes. The questions are his own personal questions." -Benjamin Pang Jeng Lo, from the Introduction
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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 this unique form of Chiinese boxing. Legendary exploits of the Chen family are included to inspire today's practitioners.
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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 purpose is to form a connection to the basic energy that is the foundation of all life: chi. Until the beginning of the twentieth century, tai chi was considered a secret practice that was passed down only within a closely knit structure of family and loyal disciples. Despite its widespread growth in popularity as a martial art and health exercise, many of its underlying internal practices remain unknown.
The Inner Structure of Tai Chi explores the deep, internal work necessary for the effective practice of tai chi. Designed for practitioners at every level, the book contains step-by-step illustrated instructions for mastering the 13 forms of early Yang-style tai chi, also known as Tai Chi Chi Kung. The authors demonstrate the relationship of the inner structure of tai chi to the absorption, transformation, and circulation of the three forces that animate all life--the Universal force, the Cosmic force, and the Earth force--revealing the principles and practices necessary to receive the full spectrum of physical, psychological, and spiritual benefits that tai chi can bring.
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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 postures and movements of the form. For each, he describes exactly how the weight flows, how to use the hands, how to move the limbs, and how to relax into the movement, clearly explaining each step with the aid of foot patterns and photographs. Sections on the internal aspects of Tàijíquan, descriptions of the subtle variations that may be made when performing certain movements, and even instructions on how to fit the movements to music are also included.
This comprehensive guide to Yang 24-Step Tàijíquan is an invaluable resource for taiji practitioners at all levels, including beginners, as well as taiji instructors, and students of other martial arts.
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10-Minute Tai Chi Walking for Weight Loss: A Gentle 28-Day Step-by-Step Plan for Seniors to Regain Balance, Feel Younger & Lose Weight Without Joint Pain or Extreme Dieting
Laura Mei Turner
4.0
A gentle 28-day plan to finally lose weight, regain your balance, and ease joint pain without starving, exhaustion, or intense exerciseImagine this: You wake up and your knees feel easier when you stand. You walk to the mailbox without thinking about every step. You feel steadier, lighter, and your favorite clothes finally fit comfortably again. Not because you survived a brutal diet, but because you spent 10 gentle minutes doing something your body actually thanked you for.As we age, most programs are either too fast, too risky, or too hard on our bodies. And most diets just leave you tired and hungry with nothing to show for it.You don't need to push harder. You need a gentler approach that actually works.This book hands you a complete, senior-friendly system: a structured 28-Day Tai Chi Walking Plan designed specifically for older adults to safely lose weight, improve balance, and ease stiff joints in just 10 minutes a day.Every day tells you exactly what to do. No guessing. Just open the page and start.SPECIAL BONUS INSIDE: 10 fully illustrated Tai Chi exercises with their own 28-day plan. Use alongside your walking for faster results, or as a separate program. Three plans. One book.WHY THIS PROGRAM ACTUALLY WORKS FOR SENIORS:NO extreme diets or calorie counting: just simple shifts using food already in your kitchenNO high-impact exercises: slow, flowing movements that protect your knees and hipsNO fear of falling: sessions gently rebuild stabilizing muscles most programs overlookNO prior experience needed: Day 1 assumes you've never tried Tai ChiNO confusing terminology: just clear, friendly instructions anyone can followINSIDE YOU WILL DISCOVER:The 10-Minute Daily Walking Plan: Day-by-day instructions for all 28 days to build balance and support natural weight loss.Step-by-Step Walking Technique: Weight shifting, foot placement, posture, and breathing for complete beginners.The One Weight Loss Factor Most People Over 50 Miss: Once you understand this simple principle, everything starts to shift.Simple Eating Adjustments: No meal plans, no forbidden foods. Just small shifts using what you already buy.Large Print & Detailed Illustrations: Easy-to-follow images designed for clarity and comfort.Indoor & Outdoor Options: Practice in your hallway or take your confident new steps outside.FREE BONUSES INCLUDED:28-Day Chair Tai Chi Plan: A complete fully seated program for those with limited mobility who still want to stay active and move with confidence.Printable 28-Day Progress Tracker: Check off each day and watch your consistency build.Quick-Reference Posture Card: Keep it where you practice so you never second-guess your form.Imagine four weeks from now. You're steadier on your feet. Your clothes fit easier. You feel lighter, calmer, and confident in how you move.You don't need a gym. You just need 10 quiet minutes and a willingness to begin.Scroll up and tap "Buy Now" to take your first gentle step today.
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The Healing Promise of Qi: Creating Extraordinary Wellness Through Qigong and Tai Chi
Roger Jahnke
4.0
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 your health, stress management, longevity, peak performance, wellness and attainment of inner peace.