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Like all Taoist exercises, its main purpose is to form a connection to the basic energy that is the foundation of all life: \u003ci\u003echi.\u003c\/i\u003e Until the beginning of the twentieth century, tai chi was considered a secret practice that was passed down only within a closely knit structure of family and loyal disciples. Despite its widespread growth in popularity as a martial art and health exercise, many of its underlying internal practices remain unknown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Inner Structure of Tai Chi\u003c\/i\u003e explores the deep, internal work necessary for the effective practice of tai chi. Designed for practitioners at every level, the book contains step-by-step illustrated instructions for mastering the 13 forms of early Yang-style tai chi, also known as Tai Chi Chi Kung. The authors demonstrate the relationship of the inner structure of tai chi to the absorption, transformation, and circulation of the three forces that animate all life--the Universal force, the Cosmic force, and the Earth force--revealing the principles and practices necessary to receive the full spectrum of physical, psychological, and spiritual benefits that tai chi can bring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sb-details\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mantak-chia-books\"\u003eMantak Chia\u003c\/a\u003e (all their books in stock)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inner Traditions\/Bear\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781594770586\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Inner Traditions\/Bear","offers":[{"title":"Poor Condition — £8.23","offer_id":47916634538161,"sku":"SB-1594770581-C4","price":8.23,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/2669\/5345\/files\/1594770581.jpg?v=1789248778"},{"product_id":"tai-chi-wu-style-advanced-techniques-for-internalizing-chi-energy","title":"Tai Chi Wu Style: Advanced Techniques for Internalizing Chi Energy","description":"\u003cp\u003eA guide to the internal martial arts exercises of short-form Wu-Style Tai Chi \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• Details the 8 core forms of Wu-Style Tai Chi with fully illustrated instructions \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• Ideal for older practitioners as well as those with health disabilities due to the “small frame” primary stance, slower and smaller movements, and conservation of energy \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• Explains how Wu Style provides a natural introduction to martial arts boxing \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• Reveals how Wu Style eases stiffness, relieves back pain, and reduces abdominal fat \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFollowing the flow of chi energy, rather than directing it as in traditional Tai Chi, Wu-Style Tai Chi focuses on internal development, seeking to conserve chi energy and gather jin power from the Earth through the tan tien. 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The authors illustrate the five elements’ characteristics through sample profiles for celebrities such as Paul McCartney and Meryl Streep, along with Taoist nutritional recommendations based on their charts. 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