Teach Yourself Tai Chi

by Robert Parry

Explains in simple language how to learn and perform a basic sequence of Yang style Tai Chi. The book contains exercises with diagrams of the foot positions and also sets forth the philosophy and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0844230693
• ISBN13: 9780844230696
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.1" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Wothwhile tai Chi Book

This is not a fancy tai chi book with lots of color pictures of the form, but it does have a lot of good information. The tai chi form used in the book is the Yang Short Form. Each step of the form is shown in a black and white pencil sketch with a good description of each move. Of value to me was the accompanying diagram that shows foot placement and relative weight that is placed on each foot as well as text that tells how to properly breath for each movement. The latter part of the book describes the importance and history of each move that gives good background to the form. The last section includes the series of all the form element line drawings in sequence to give you a better idea of the flow of the form.

Teac Tai Chi

I am taking Tai Chi, but could not find a book that really helped me follow my form. This book does that and really helps me along outside of class. Other books that I tried were too hard to follow in terms of telling you your footpatterns along with hands and body movement.

Excellent

This small manual has not many pretencies. Its goal is to teach the Yang short form and this is exactly what it does. The author's teaching method is smart and effective. Contrary to many other TaiChi manuals, it clearly explains how to distribute the weight among the feet and how to match the breathing to the movements. An excellent complement to TaiChi actual training.

Tai Chi...I Can...You Can

At last! Help in simple language to introduce and instruct beginners in this lovely and healthful form of gentle exercise.Robert Parry understands how to take the confusing element out of tai chi and put it in the reach of anyone who is serious about the form. Step by step instructions are easily understood due to the author's simplfied illustrations and text. I recommend this book to everyone who is looking for an informative,comprehensive, easy to understand guide book for tai chi.