Taijiquan: Through the Western Gate

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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.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Blue Snake Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 26, 2006
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 280 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1583941398
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1583941393
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.67 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,324,433 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #610 in Tai Chi & Qi Gong #2,339 in Martial Arts (Books) #3,194 in Healing
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