T'ai Chi - Andrew Popovic
Ancient Physical Systems for Creating Inner Harmony and Equilibrium
KORTE INHOUD
The ancient art of t'ai chi has long-recognized benefits, which range from improved muscular strength to promoting health and longevity. Respected for centuries in China, it has more recently established itself in the West as a simple and accessible aid to coping with the pressures of modern living. T'ai chi is also about the development of the whole individual, body, mind and spirit. This book covers all aspects of the art, from its beginnings and its philosophical background, right through to its practical uses. T'ai chi evolved over many hundreds of years as a martial art and as a system of self development, and all over China its slow, graceful movements were performed by young and old, men and women, in the public spaces of its cities and villages - a tradition that continues today. During the 20th century, t'ai chi was carried to the West, and slowly its popularity has grown worldwide. There are many different variations of t'ai chi, and this book illustrates the Wu style, giving instructions on how to ...
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2010Uitgever: Anness Publishing128 paginasTaal: EngelsISBN-10: 1844768198ISBN-13: 9781844768196Koop dit boek tweedehands
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[Auteur: Popovic, Andrew] [Pagina's: 128] [Taal: en] [Uitgever: Southwater] [Jaar: 2010] [Titel: T'ai Chi: Ancient Physical Systems for Creating Inner Harmony and Equilibrium]
