Written specifically for the Western practitioner, Taijiquan: Through the Western Gate blends modern science and philosophy with the traditional wisdoms-drawn from classic t'ai chi literature-that underlie Chinese martial arts. Author Rick Barrett authoritatively describes a wide range of movements, practices, and positions in the context of such topics as being in the zone, effortless power and force versus power, the whole-body energetic connection, instant meditation, and energetic coherence. Step-by-step exercises help make this sometimes daunting discipline simple and accessible.
ISBN: | 9781583941393 |
Publisher: | North Atlantic Books |
Imprint: | Blue Snake Books |
Published date: | 26 Jan 2006 |
DEWEY: | 613.7148 |
DEWEY edition: | 22 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 265 |
Weight: | 418g |
Height: | 153mm |
Width: | 232mm |
Spine width: | 18mm |