{"product_id":"tai-chi-chuan-9781462901043","title":"T'ai Chi Ch'uan","description":"\u003cb\u003eUnlock the secrets and health benefits of this ancient internal Chinese martial art! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eT'ai Chi Ch'uan (or taijiquan), a Chinese internal martial art, is best appreciated in the West for its health and fitness benefits, as an art of self-defense, and as a spiritual path. In classical Tai Chi, these aspects form an inseparable unity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this guide to the classical Yang style, Petra and Toyo Kobayashi present the foundations of T'ai Chi Ch'uan and give comprehensive insights into its methods. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the inner energy—Ch'i—and its contribution to a refined practice of T'ai Chi and its application in self-defense.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Tai Chi book contains a clear and fully illustrated exploration of the 37 positions of the Yang style's short form and a basic partner exercise, Push Hands. Easy-to-follow photographs and diagrams with step-by-step instructions will help you to improve your practice. Ideal for practitioners at any level. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapters include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Principles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuotations from Old Masters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSixty-Four Questions and Answers About T'ai Chi Ch'uan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix Levels of Development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Thirteen Basic Positions and Techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced Practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImportant Questions to Ask Yourself and more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Petra Kobayashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48291851960571,"sku":"9781462901043","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_af51a64a-656f-4215-a5f9-d58cfb41d7d0.jpg?v=1779190583","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/tai-chi-chuan-9781462901043","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}