Approche des processus cognitifs et de la gestion du mouvement par le Taiji Quan et certaines traditions d'Asie L'envol de la grue se réfère à des travaux récents de psychologie cognitive traitant de l'augmentation du seuil de vigilance, mais aussi aux admirables textes du bouddhisme tardif et du shivaïsme du Cachemire qui offrent de précieux commentaires sur les processus dynamiques de...

Le taïchi-chuan est pratiqué depuis les temps anciens comme système de santé holistique, apportant à ses adeptes de précieux avantages en termes de longévité, relaxation et concentration. Mais il était également pratiqué comme un art martial d'une efficacité redoutable. C'est précisément en raison de cette efficacité que les maîtres dévoilaient rarement leurs secrets ou les protégeaient ...

Deux médecins, père, phtisiologue à la retraite, et fils, homéopathe acupuncteur, enseignant de taiji, autorisé par ses maîtres chinois, confrontent, en toute bonne foi et libéralité, leur opinion sur cet art martial. Une façon à la fois sérieuse et humoristique de présenter les avantages et les écueils possibles de "l'art du faîte suprême". "Toquade" passagère comme tout engouement pour...

Tout le monde sait que le Chinois ont inventé, entre autres, la boussole. Mais savez-vous que dans la pensée chinoise la Terre a cinq cardinaux ? Aux quatres connus les chinois ajoutent le centre. Voilà bien une autre manière de parler de la relativité en déjouant le dualisme subjectif-objectif ! Si le vécu est au centre de toute activité humaine, alors le chemin qui va du sentir au pe...

Since ancient times Tai Chi Chuan has been practiced as a holistic mind/body fitness system, bringing immense benefits for practitioners in health, longevity, relaxation, and concentration. But Tai Chi Chuan was also practiced as an effective and deadly martial art. Because of this, the ancient masters rarely disclosed their secrets, guarding them as closely as they would military secret...

Beyond the Barehand Form, beyond the Qigong, lies the elegant and effective Sword of Taijiquan! Learn to extend your Qi, enhance your art and refine your self. This comprehensive guide contains not only the complete Taiji Sword Form and Taiji Sword Qigong Set, but also seldom taught sword fighting applications and matching exercises. More than just a "how-to" this book also contains theo...

With so many Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) styles available today, so many variations, modernizations and simplifications, where does one find the traditional styles? Search no further, for this book, Taijiquan Classical Yang Style contains the complete Classical Long Form for the original Yang Family lineage. (1799 - 1872 A.D.). More than just a book of the Form, Taijiquan Classical Yang St...

The Tai Chi Book is your guide to the fullest health benefits of Tai Chi and to higher levels of skill and ability.
Like two books in one basic and advanced Tai Chi training.
Find out how to choose and relate to a teacher.
Develop remarkable vitality and longevity.
Includes the Cheng Man-ch'ing short form.
More than one hundred photos and illustrations.

108 Insights is a friendly collection of observations, advice, and insights to help you refine your Tai Chi Chuan practice. Each insight addresses the most important elements of Tai Chi: breathing for better health, body mechanics for improved performance, visualizations to improve your practice, Chi training to build internal energy, and more!

Here's an extraordinary guide to Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan), the Grand Ultimate way of health and martial arts. Written by one of China?s top-ranked coaches (Liang), the 24 and 48 postures, often referred to as the Short Form, are presented in an easy to understand, step-by-step fashion. Also included are guidelines for breathing, directing the mind, aligning the body and developing Qi (C...

If you hurt after a long day on your feet, this book is for you.
Learn how to walk properly and naturally.
Discover why poor walking posture can damage your health.
Understand how proper walking can increase longevity and vitality.