A Tai Chi Imagery Workbook: Spirit, Intent, and Motion
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Tai Chi is notoriously difficult to learn, because although many of
the movements look simple, there are subtle differences within and
between the different stances that are almost impossible to explain
in words. In this innovative book, Martin Mellish focuses on the
many metaphors and similes that are used in Tai Chi to help the
student get a 'feel' for each stance and movement. Drawing from a
wide variety of sources, both Chinese and Western, ancient and
modern, he explains the application of each image not only in terms
of how to move and take up a Tai Chi position, but also how to
apply these to daily life. The book contains hundreds of metaphors
for Tai Chi, many of which are accompanied by photographs or
illustrations. It also contains information on the strictly
anatomical and mechanical aspects of Tai Chi, a useful appendix on
the mathematics of movement, and a summary of the latest Tai Chi
research. This book provides a creative and original key to
understanding the subtle complexities of Tai Chi, and in doing so
reveals much about the deeper significance of the practice.It
provides an important resource for Tai Chi and Qigong students and
teachers, and will also be of interest to practitioners of other
exercise and movement forms, including martial arts and
dance.
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| OPC | PPJZSS |
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| Brand | ISDP |
| Codes | 1848190298 (ISBN-10) |
| 9781848190290 (ISBN) | |
| MPN | HJ8U |
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This innovative book makes the benefits of Tai Chi directlyavailable to Westerners by communicating its essence in poetic,evocative, and humorous images that apply not only to movementpractices of all kinds but to daily life. The book does not assume anyknowledge of Tai Chi forms.The images in this book – drawn from a wide variety of sources,both Chinese and Western, ancient and modern – are easy tounderstand, fun to work with, and embody the true inner spirit of TaiChi's timeless tradition. The book contains hundreds of photos andline drawings illustrating the images, detailed explanations of thebiomechanical realities that underlie the images, and a summary of thelatest scientific research on the benefits of Tai Chi.
Martin Mellish has taught Tai Chi for over thirtyyears. He is a certified hypnotherapist and Yoga teacher, and holds aMaster's degree in Mathematics from Cambridge University.
Alternative names:
- UBC Press A Tai Chi Imagery Workbook book Paperback 256 pages
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Weight & dimensions
| Height | 254 mm |
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| Width | 177.8 mm |
Features
| Release date (DD/MM/YYYY) | 15/01/2010 |
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| Number of pages | 256 pages |
| Written by | Martin Mellish |
| Publisher | Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon |
| International Standard Book Number (ISBN) | 9781848190290 |
| Book cover type | Paperback |
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