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The 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!
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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

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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...

The Sources and Applications of Internal Power

The topic of internal power is the source of considerable confusion and controversy within the modern taijiquan community. This book is an attempt to demystify internal power, or nei jin, and to present a systematic and progressive method for developing and employing internal power that is based upon a modern understanding of body mechanics and...

The Tai Chi Teacher’s Handbook

This book is written specifically for Tai Chi teachers of all levels of experience and background. Unlike the author’s previous books, this is not a book about how to practice Tai Chi. Rather, it is a book about how to teach Tai Chi to others. The assumption is that the reader already possesses the necessary knowledge, skill, and understanding...

The Principles and Practice of Taijiquan: Volume Five - Weapons

This is the final installment of The Principles and Practice of Taijiquan series. The overarching concept of this five-volume series is that the art of taijiquan is governed by a set of guiding principles in conjunction with numerous practical methods for applying those principles. This approach to the study and practice of taijiquan pertains to...

The Principles and Practice of Taijiquan: Volume Four - Martial Applications

In response to a recent negative review of this book, I would like to state that the martial applications presented in this book were taught to me and other students participating in specific martial applications classes by various masters whom I certainly would categorize as martial artists, including my teacher, GM Jesse Tsao, Chris Luth, and...

The Principles and Practice of Taijiquan: Volume Two: Auxiliary Training

This book presents a variety of auxiliary training methods for the practice of taijiquan. Included are instructions for proper breathing; stretching and loosening exercises; three different qigong routines for healing, martial development, and longevity; body conditioning; nourishing life practics (yangsheng gong); silk-reeling and fajin...

The Principles and Practice of Taijiquan: Volume Three: Pushing Hands

This book constitutes the third installment of the five-volume series that is collectively titled The Principles and Practices of Taijiquan. Volume one deals with the principles and practices of taijiquan as related to the performance of the solo form, which many practitioners consider to be the primary activity of taijiquan. However, as a...

The Principles and Practice of Taijiquan: Volume One - The Solo Form

This book, which is the first in a three-volume series, represents the accumulated knowledge and understanding that are the result of nearly thirty years of dedicated study and diligent practice of the art of taijiquan. Focusing on the solo (or empty-hand) forms of the five major family styles (Chen, Yang, Wu, Hao, and Sun), the author presents...

The Art of Taijiquan: An Examination of Five Family Styles

The intended purpose of this book is to enhance your understanding and appreciation of the Chinese martial art of taijiquan, of which there are five major family styles: Chen, Yang, Wu, Wh/Hao, and Sun. Although anyone interested in learning and practicing this profound and challenging art will benefit from studying the material presented here,...

The Tao of Mindfulness

Embrace the Art of Mindful Living through the Tao of Mindfulness
The Tao of Mindfulness invites readers on an enlightening journey through the nuanced practice of mindfulness, drawing from the rich traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism. In this thought-provoking work, the author blends contemporary insights with ancient wisdom, offering a...

Cultivating the Civil and Mastering the Martial: The Yin and Yang of Taijiquan

This book is a complete guide for anyone who practices taijiquan. The content covers the full range of taijiquan and includes chapters on the philosophical and theoretical foundations of the art, the fundamental principles of taijiquan, techniques for cultivating and circulating the qi, detailed explanations of individual postures, pushing hands...