Tai Chi Chih! Joy Thru Movement
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By: Justin F. Stone
Format: Paperback
From: Good Karma Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date: August 1996
From: Good Karma Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date: August 1996
Product Details:
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 1996-09-01
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 99
Ean: 9781882290024
Isbn: 188229002X
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 1996-09-01
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 99
Ean: 9781882290024
Isbn: 188229002X
ABOUT THE BOOK
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Photos of author/originator illustrate sequence of all 19 movements and 1 pose in this gentle moving meditation which circulates and balances internal energy. Along with brief written instructions, photos provide the reader with an easy way to follow the patterns from start to finish. Introductory sections and those at the end of the book include complete information on the background and philosophy of this holistic discipline which can aid in stress reduction, relaxation, and a number of other physical, mental, and spiritual conditions for which society seeks guidance. Mr. Stone emphasizes that T'ai Chi Chih makes no claims whatsoever about "curing" any condition, though he points to potential benefits of regular practice and relates stories of practitioners who have attributed various kinds of improvement to T'ai Chi Chih.
The author explains how to do the Great Circle Meditation, a seated meditation that complements T'ai Chi Chih/Joy thru Movement, another way of circulating, stimulating and balancing the chi (internal energy).
The author explains how to do the Great Circle Meditation, a seated meditation that complements T'ai Chi Chih/Joy thru Movement, another way of circulating, stimulating and balancing the chi (internal energy).
USER REVIEWS
"I am writing in response to the person who left a comment on July 23, 2002. This person does not know what they are talking about. There are two forms of Tai Chi. One is this book, which is a easier method to learn. The other is Tai Chi Ch'uan, which is a more experienced version. If this person has read as many books as they say they have, they would know that. This is a good book. "
~ Written on 2006-06-01
~ Written on 2006-06-01
"Clearly, some who have rated the book low haven't taken the time for even the most cursory examination. They object that it is not "Tai Chi Chuan". Of course not, it is "Tai Chi Chih" and a quick reading of the introduction will reveal both the intent and the origin of Tai Chi Chih. I don't believe there is any attempt to mislead here, nor is the title a cynical marketing ploy.
What Tai Chi Chih is is an excellent qigong set designed entirely for health and meditation and which can provide many benefits of the far more difficult Tai Chi Chuan. It is very gentle and can be performed by almost anyone.
I have studied Tai Chi Chuan and a number of other qigong systems and have a strong basis for comparison. Different qigongs seem to produce different "qualities" or feelings/vibrations of qi. I find the effect of Tai Chi Chih to be quite perceptible, very pleasantly physical, very detoxifying, like a deep internal massage. Just a few days of practice begins to yield more energy and a feeling of more ease and balance. It circulates the qi very effectively and leaves my abdomen and back feeling very open, springy, and unravelled. The rocking on the feet draws up earth qi which is circulated within via arm movements.
Tai Chi Chuan feels a lot like this, when practiced correctly, but is more difficult to achieve. When practiced incorrectly, I have found it can actually exacerbate tension and energy blockages in the body.
Take time to study the movements of Tai Chi Chih and practice them for many days before making your own evaluation. It would be better still to learn from one of several videotapes on Tai Chi Chih."
~ Written on 2005-04-30
What Tai Chi Chih is is an excellent qigong set designed entirely for health and meditation and which can provide many benefits of the far more difficult Tai Chi Chuan. It is very gentle and can be performed by almost anyone.
I have studied Tai Chi Chuan and a number of other qigong systems and have a strong basis for comparison. Different qigongs seem to produce different "qualities" or feelings/vibrations of qi. I find the effect of Tai Chi Chih to be quite perceptible, very pleasantly physical, very detoxifying, like a deep internal massage. Just a few days of practice begins to yield more energy and a feeling of more ease and balance. It circulates the qi very effectively and leaves my abdomen and back feeling very open, springy, and unravelled. The rocking on the feet draws up earth qi which is circulated within via arm movements.
Tai Chi Chuan feels a lot like this, when practiced correctly, but is more difficult to achieve. When practiced incorrectly, I have found it can actually exacerbate tension and energy blockages in the body.
Take time to study the movements of Tai Chi Chih and practice them for many days before making your own evaluation. It would be better still to learn from one of several videotapes on Tai Chi Chih."
~ Written on 2005-04-30
"I am a taijiquan instructor and would advise anyone to be very warry of this title. The statement, "...complete information on the background and philosophy of this holistic discipline..." sent a big red flag up for me. Taijiquan was developed as a martial (fighting) art, not a "holistic discipline". Doing taiji will give you health benefits from the physical exersize, and through increased qi (chi) circulation (which must be taught), but it is not the primary reason the art was developed. If you are more interested in health/qi benefits, then get a book on qigong. There are many books that are far better than this one, buy authors that really know what they are talking about. One of them is Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming. Any of his books, tapes, or DVS's would be highly recomended."
~ Written on 2005-02-15
~ Written on 2005-02-15
"Sure, the title has "Tai Chi" in it and it really is't a Tai Chi book in the usual sense. Go beyond the title and you find Stone has given us a marvelous set of Chi Kung exercises that anyone can do.
The author realized that most people just do not have the discipline and patience to learn Tai Chi. So he took his years of experience among Chi Kung Masters, produced 19 forms that move the Chi and gave it as a gift to all of us.If you do not want to do Tai Chi, but want its benefits get this book or even better the tape.
Stone is an interesting sincere guy who has led a remarkable life. Read the description of his spiritual writings and background on other areas of Amazon.
So he shouldn't have called it Tai Chi Chih. So what. Other authors have done the same, "Tai Chi Chi Kung" Or Tai Chi that or Tai Chi this- not uncommon. It sells exercise books."
~ Written on 2004-01-10
The author realized that most people just do not have the discipline and patience to learn Tai Chi. So he took his years of experience among Chi Kung Masters, produced 19 forms that move the Chi and gave it as a gift to all of us.If you do not want to do Tai Chi, but want its benefits get this book or even better the tape.
Stone is an interesting sincere guy who has led a remarkable life. Read the description of his spiritual writings and background on other areas of Amazon.
So he shouldn't have called it Tai Chi Chih. So what. Other authors have done the same, "Tai Chi Chi Kung" Or Tai Chi that or Tai Chi this- not uncommon. It sells exercise books."
~ Written on 2004-01-10
"If you want to learn T'ai Chi Ch'uan, look somewhere else.
I am not quite sure what the author was trying to achieve. Probaby trying to create his own style of Qigong and give it a marketable name. It is very misleading.
It appears to be a money making endevour as far as I can determine from related sites on the web.
I have over a hundred T'ai Chi Ch'uan books in my library, this is NOT one of them."
~ Written on 2002-07-23
I am not quite sure what the author was trying to achieve. Probaby trying to create his own style of Qigong and give it a marketable name. It is very misleading.
It appears to be a money making endevour as far as I can determine from related sites on the web.
I have over a hundred T'ai Chi Ch'uan books in my library, this is NOT one of them."
~ Written on 2002-07-23