Embrace Tiger, Return to Mountain: The Essence of Tai Ji

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Summary: Embrace Tiger Return to Mountain
Review: This book breaks away from the formal movements that we see so many people associating with Tai Ji. It actually explains the philosophy behind the movements and what each movement represents. It is not necessary to do the movements in any particular sequence and the reader is given the freedom to express themselves in an individual way. The ancient Tao text translations are excellent and awe inspiring. Al Huang himself is charismatic and has a wonderful, dramatic, and inspiring presence. I highly recomend this book.

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Summary: enlightening and uplifting
Review: This is a book that does not teach T'ai Chi, but gives you a feeling for the world around you as experienced thru the practice of this form.Through his words you can feel the peace and humor in his "dancing" and you begin to wish that you could just join in.

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Summary: enlightening and uplifting
Review: This is a book that does not teach T'ai Chi, but gives you a feeling for the world around you as experienced thru the practice of this form.Through his words you can feel the peace and humor in his "dancing" and you begin to wish that you could just join in.

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Summary: Powerful view of the essence of Tai Chi
Review: Too often Tai Chi today is either an exercise form, or a strenuous martial art. It is neither of these - and both. This book manages the catch the breath and depth of tai chi in an enlightening and enjoyable manner. Timeless and imaginative, I recommend it!

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Summary: The Publisher, Ten Speed Press
Review: We are proud to present the 25th Anniversary Edition of this classic work on Tai Ji, that most ancient of arts. This special edition features a new introduction by the author, as well as new and interesting photographs. In the years since this timeless book was first published, many other books have come along offering the "essentials" of Tai Ji. But none have equaled the presentation achieved by this book. Huang's unique understanding of Eastern tradition, plus his training in dance and martial arts, have made him into one of the foremost interpreters of Tai Ji and its philosophies.