Total Tai Chi: A Step-by-step Guide to Tai Chi at Home for Everybody

by Ronnie Robinson

From its origins as an ancient martial art practiced by monks in solitude, tai chi has grown into a phenomenon, with hundreds of thousands of students throughout the world. This step-by-step guide?filled with photos and grids to help beginners position themselves accurately?will start novices on their way to optimum health and well-being. It covers tai chi’s history and philosophy, key principles, and modern interpretations, along with more than 200 simple moves, all accompanied by specially commissioned photographs that lead newcomers through the popular Short Yang Form in its entirety. There’s also important guidance on proper breathing and the mental focus required to keep chi (internal energy) moving smoothly through the body.

144 pages, Paperback

First published July 28, 2006

Reviews

[Evelien · Rating 3 out of 5]

Having started tai chi classes, I'm very much in the beginner's learning stage and it's not easy 😁 So much to think about still (foot and hand movements) and no time to 'feel' and relax.

But one sentence in the book is hopeful: "Als u zich de handvorm eigen hebt gemaakt, zult u tai chi anders gaan beleven. In plaats van tai chi te doen, zult u tai chi gaan zijn."

Can't wait to reach the point where I don't have to think about the different sequences and movements and things go automatically. 🙏