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Tai Chi: Ancient Physical Systems for Creating Inner HArmony and Equilibrium
Offers instant Tai Chi quick fixes to release tension and energy blocks built up during the day.
128 pages, Hardcover
First published December 29, 2004
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March 21, 2026
Tai Chi: Thoughts
This book by Andrew Popovic is about T’AI Chi, and that means that it is also about an “Ancient Physical Systems for Creating Inner Harmony and Equilibrium.” That is a big topic to tackle in 128 pages or so, well, in any number of pages actually. The author does a commendable job of delivering insightful messaging, while providing practical steps to get moving as well.
T’ai chi is an art of balance: physical, energetic, mental and emotional balance.
Having said that, it seems that “Tai Chi” is a more modern romanization of the same thing – a Chinese martial art that is also a lifestyle. Now don’t get me wrong, while I have fooled around with Tai chi before, I am very much a beginner, and am likely to remain so for the foreseeable future. That does not mean that I won’t try and put some of its lessons into practice.
The slow pace and contemplation while moving are both attractive to people of all ages; as you know, none of us are getting any younger. An important lesson is that learning tai chi is about taking responsibility for your own health and well-being.
Tao means “The Way”
A Taoist (pronounced Daoist) is a person who “follows the Tao”. Tao means the way or path in Chinese. The Taoists consider the three treasures of Jing, Chi, and Shen to be inseparable.
• Jing = physical body
• Chi = energy of that body
• Shen = mind
The Taoists recognize five modes of practice none of which is inherently superior to the others:
• Sitting
• Moving
• Standing
• Lying down
• Sex
Remember the most essential principle of t’ai chi is to relax and soften habitual tension, where you encounter it.
There are also plenty of useful exercises and photos of positions in the book. While useful, it is logical to treat the book as a gateway to further learning including following examples on YouTube.
Lino Matteo ©™
Twitter @Lino_Matteo
https://linomatteo.wordpress.com/2026...
#Books #BookReview #Montreal #BusinessEnglish #LinoMatteo #TaiChi #Tao
This book by Andrew Popovic is about T’AI Chi, and that means that it is also about an “Ancient Physical Systems for Creating Inner Harmony and Equilibrium.” That is a big topic to tackle in 128 pages or so, well, in any number of pages actually. The author does a commendable job of delivering insightful messaging, while providing practical steps to get moving as well.
T’ai chi is an art of balance: physical, energetic, mental and emotional balance.
Having said that, it seems that “Tai Chi” is a more modern romanization of the same thing – a Chinese martial art that is also a lifestyle. Now don’t get me wrong, while I have fooled around with Tai chi before, I am very much a beginner, and am likely to remain so for the foreseeable future. That does not mean that I won’t try and put some of its lessons into practice.
The slow pace and contemplation while moving are both attractive to people of all ages; as you know, none of us are getting any younger. An important lesson is that learning tai chi is about taking responsibility for your own health and well-being.
Tao means “The Way”
A Taoist (pronounced Daoist) is a person who “follows the Tao”. Tao means the way or path in Chinese. The Taoists consider the three treasures of Jing, Chi, and Shen to be inseparable.
• Jing = physical body
• Chi = energy of that body
• Shen = mind
The Taoists recognize five modes of practice none of which is inherently superior to the others:
• Sitting
• Moving
• Standing
• Lying down
• Sex
Remember the most essential principle of t’ai chi is to relax and soften habitual tension, where you encounter it.
There are also plenty of useful exercises and photos of positions in the book. While useful, it is logical to treat the book as a gateway to further learning including following examples on YouTube.
Lino Matteo ©™
Twitter @Lino_Matteo
https://linomatteo.wordpress.com/2026...
#Books #BookReview #Montreal #BusinessEnglish #LinoMatteo #TaiChi #Tao
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