Andrew Townsend is a retired college professor and an instructor of taijiquan. He has been practicing taijiquan for thirty years and was certified as a Tai Chi Instructor by Grandmaster Jesse Tsao in 2005. Mr. Townsend became a disciple of Dr. Tsao in 2016. Under his teacher, he is a 13th generation lineage holder in the Chen family system of taijiquan. Andrew is the author of thirteen books on the art of taijiquan, including Tai Chi Essentials, The Tai Chi Teacher’s Handbook, The Art of Taijiquan, and The Principles and Practice of Taijiquan series.
Andrew is also a lifelong meditator and was certified as a teacher of Transcendental Meditation (TM) in 1975. He has also studied Vipassana meditation and Taoist meditation and is the author of The Tao of Mindfulness, Wu Wei – The Tao of Non-Doing, and The How of Now.
Andrew and his wife, Deya, who appears in this and his other books on taijiquan, live and teach in Flager Beach, Florida. In addition to practicing and teaching taijiquan, qigong, and meditation, he is an avid surfer and a veteran traveler. He can be contacted via email at andrewtownsendbooks@gmail.com
Andrew Townsend is a retired college professor and an instructor of taijiquan. He has been practicing taijiquan for thirty years and was certified as a Tai Chi Instructor by Grandmaster Jesse Tsao in 2005. Mr. Townsend became a disciple of Dr. Tsao in 2016. Under his teacher, he is a 13th generation lineage holder in the Chen family system of taijiquan. Andrew is the author of thirteen books on the art of taijiquan, including Tai Chi...
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View AllThe How of Now: Powerful Practices for Living in the Present Moment and Attaining Enlightenment
Unlock the Power of Living in the Present Moment and Transform Your Life
- Live in the now and experience true peace and happiness
- Eliminate stress, anxiety, and fear from your life
- Become more mindful and centered
- Let go of regrets about the past and worries about the future
- Create mental space for clarity and contentment
- Discover the hidden...
Wu Wei - The Tao of Non-Doing
Accomplish More by Doing Less – Unlock the Power of Wu Wei, the Skill of Non-Doing!
Dive into the transformative world of Wu Wei – The Tao of Non-Doing, a profound exploration of the Taoist principle of wu wei, or non-doing, and its companion practice, wei wu wei, or effortless action. With clarity and simplicity, this insightful guide empowers...
Tai Chi Essentials: The Simplified 24 Form
Begin Learning Tai Chi Today!
Unlock the transformative power of the Simplified 24 Tai Chi Form with Tai Chi Essentials - The Simplified 24 Form. This comprehensive guide is designed specifically for the millions who practice this elegant and universal form, offering a detailed exploration that goes beyond general Tai Chi literature. Written by...