Tai Chi Qigong: The Internal Foundation of Tai Chi Chuan

by Jwing-Ming Yang Ph.D.

Overview

Tai Chi Qigong is the essence of Tai Chi Chuan. 

Gently conditioning your body and building an abundance of Qi are the requirements for long lasting health and a solid foundation for Tai chi practice.

Tai chi chuan is an internal martial art that uses soft/round movements to redirect an opponent's incoming force.

Qigong exercises are an internal method of increasing and circulating your body's energy (qi).

This book teaches tai chi qigong exercises that are extremely useful for improving your tai chi skills and overall health.

IF YOU ALREADY KNOW A TAI CHI FORM, here are some ways that you will use tai chi qigong to reach new levels of skill and ability.

• To feel qi
• To regulate body, breathing, and intention
• To learn how to use intention to lead qi
• To learn how to circulate qi
• To learn how to expand qi
• To learn how to use qi to energize muscles
• Accelerates the health benefits of tai chi

IF YOU DON'T KNOW TAI CHI, but want to benefit from qigong exercises, here are some ways tai chi qigong can help you.

• The exercises are short and easy to learn
• They help reduces stress
• They loosens muscles and joints
• They stimulates qi flow
• They can help develop a strong immune system
• They sharpen concentration
• They build a deeper awareness of breath and body coordination

This edition includes an easy-to-follow layout. Each technique is presented in two to four large photographs and clear instructions, followed by a discussion of how the movements aid in improving Tai Chi practice.

Motion arrows are used on the photographs to help you execute the movements correctly.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781594397707
Publisher:	YMAA Publication Center
Publication date:	08/02/2022
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	186
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming started his Gongfu training at the age of 15 under the Shaolin White Crane Master Cheng, Gin Gsao. Dr. Yang became an expert in the White Crane style of Chinese martial arts. With the same master he also studied Qin Na, Tui Na and Dian Xue massages, and herbal treatment.

At the age of 16, Dr. Yang began the study of Taijiquan under Master Kao, Tao. Dr. Yang's tai chi can be traced back to the Yang family through Master Kao's teacher Yue, Huanzhi, an indoor disciple of Yang, Chengfu.

After learning from Master Kao, Dr. Yang continued his study and research of Taijiquan. Dr. Yang has mastered the Taiji barehand sequence, pushing hands, the two-man fighting sequence, Taiji sword, Taiji saber, and Taiji Qigong.

Dr. Yang has been involved in Chinese Gongfu since 1961. During this time, he has spent 13 years learning Shaolin White Crane, Shaolin Long Fist, and Taijiquan. Dr. Yang has more than thirty years of instructional experience.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

Chapter 1: General Introduction

1.1 Introduction

1.2 The Definition of Qi and Qigong

1.3 A Brief History of Qigong

1.4 Categories of Qigong

1.5 A Brief History of Taijiquan

1.6 Qigong Theory

1.7 General Concepts of Qigong Training

1.8 Taijiquan and Qigong

1.9 How to Use This Book 36 References

Chapter 2: The Root of Taijiquan—Yin and Yang

2.1 The Concept of Yin and Yang, Kan and Li

2.2 Yin and Yang in Taijiquan

Chapter 3: Taiji Qigong

3.1 General Training Concepts

3.2 Fundamental Training Principles

3.3 Warm-up Qigong

3.4 Still Taiji Qigong

3.5 Moving Taiji Qigong 86 References

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

Glossary and Translation of Chinese Terms

About the Author

Index