An effective course in tai chi chuan, it is intended for the novice and written so the reader is not overwhelmed by the multifaceted nature of the art. Tai Chi Chuan is an exercise for the body, a method of relaxing the mind, and a way of reacquainting oneself with one's sense of spiritual balance.
This is a good book when read as a companion to the DVD of the same title, _and_ in concert with training by an instructor who knows what he or she is doing. I don't expect that somebody would be able to simply read this book and be able to do much tai chi.