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The foremost work on the ancient Chinese art of T'ai Chi Ch'üan in the English language is now even better. Master practitioner and teacher Sophia Delza has thoroughly revised her original guide to include substantial new material. T'ai Chi Ch'üan: Body and Mind in Harmony is a comprehensive survey of the age-old martial art, a system of activating the body for the development of physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Clearly detailed descriptions of the movements, illustrated with detailed drawings and photographs, enable you to practice alone. The book features a stimulating analysis of how body and mind function harmoniously, and a concrete explanation of how form and structure develop lasting physical health, mental alertness, stable vitality, and tranquility.
"For the Western reader this is quite simply the best of the many books on T'ai Chi Ch'üan." — David L. Hall, University of Texas.
"You have reaped a good harvest from your faithful practice and perseverance. Your book reveals profound comprehension (mind plus feeling). I am happy your are teaching." — Grandmaster Ma Yüeh-Liang, President, Wu Chien-Ch'üan, T'ai Chi Ch'üan Association of Shanghai, People's Republic of China
Foreword:
Robert C. Neville
Introduction: By Way of a Beginning
A Contemporary View
Historical Background: A Consistent Heritage
Part One: The Way of T'ai-Chi Ch'üan
Ch. 1. What T'ai-Chi Ch'üan Is
Ch. 2. Fundamentals and Principles
Ch. 3. Suggestions for Study: Explanatory Note
Part Two: The Exercise-Art of T'ai-Chi Ch'üan
Ch. 4. The Complete Composition in Action
Ch. 5. The T'ai-Chi Ch'üan Classics
Part Three: Interpretation
Ch. 6. Dimensions of Meaning—Dimensions of Method
Ch. 7. The Unity of the Way
I. Way of the Body: Quiet Strength
II. Way of the Mind: Tranquil Power
III. Way of the Structure: Ordered Diversity
Ch. 8. Essential Features of the Way of Structure
Ch. 9. The Art of the Science of T'ai-Chi Ch'üan: A Summary
Part Four: The Life
Ch. 10. Reflections on the Spirit and the Art of T'ai-Chi Ch'üan
Ch. 11. Nature of T'ai-Chi Ch'üan: Quotations
Ch. 12. Movement and Being: A Prose-Poem
Foot-Chart
Suggested Reading