About this title: This is the first English translation of a work considered by the Chinese to be the Bible of T'ai Chi Ch'uan, containing the original writings from the Yang family secret journal & forming a foundation for the practice of T'ai Chi. Translated with commentary by Stuart Olson, a long-time protege of master T.T. Liang, CULTIVATING THE CH'I contains unique stop motion photography of the rare T'ai Chi Chi'-Kung exercises. There are chapters on internal energy generation, internal breathing methods for mobilizing ch'i, sitting & standing meditations for T'ai Chi & advanced training exercises to ...
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Edition: 3rd Ed(Revised)
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Dragon Door Publications, St. Paul, MN
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780938045113ISBN:0938045113
Description: B/W Photos & Illustrations. VG+ 166pgs(Index) Trade Size Paperback. Small owner name, address sticker top of Contents page, o.w. clean, bright & tight. No ink names, tears, Chips, foxing, etc. Rest of book Like New. ISBN 0938045113. read more
Description: Very Good. 0938045113 light shelf wear / edge wear cover / pages very good condition//"Buy with Confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Customer Service Makes All the Difference. " read more
Edition: Not Given
Binding: Pictorial Softcover
Publisher: Dragon Door Publications, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780938045113ISBN:0938045113
Description: Fine. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. "CULTIVATING THE CH'I is the first English translation of the chapters that form the foundation for effective Ta'i Chi. After an explanation of the overall benefits of Ta'i Chi you will learn the relationship between mind and ch'i, how to generate internal energy through correct breathing methods and the role of seated meditation in Ta'i Chi. Two final chapters, incorporating stop-motion photography, explain the key Ch'i-Kung exercise and other essential ... read more
Edition: 3rd Revised, Expanded ed.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Dragon Door Publications
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780938045113ISBN:0938045113
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 166 p. Chen Kung Series, 1. Audience: General/trade. owner's signature in book---pages in new condition; slight wear to cover read more
Edition: Revised and Expanded
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Dragon Door Pubn, Saint Paul,
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780938045083ISBN:0938045083
Description: Very Good in Paperback jacket. 8vo. Signed by Author pp. [10] 160. Compiled and translated by Stuart Olson. Signed by Stuart Olson on half title page. Old price labels affixed to back cover, covers alittle rubbed. this is volume 1. read more
Description: Fine; Collectible. Excellent condition. No writings/underlines/highlights. Pages are very nice and clean. Front cover minor bended. Free track! Satisfaction guarenteed! Fast ing! read more
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