The Tai Chi Handbook (Young Woman's Guide to Health and Well-Being)

Cover......Page 1 ISBN-13: 978-1-4358-5360-7......Page 5 Contents......Page 6 Introduction......Page 7 1. The Roots of Tai Chi......Page 14 2. The Origins of Tai Chi Styles......Page 42 3. Tai Chi Practice: Getting Started......Page 52 4. The Essence of Tai Chi......Page 86 5. Tai Chi Styles......Page 128 6. Martial Applications......Page 180 7. What Happens Next?......Page 228 Index......Page 245 Credits and Acknowledgements......Page 247 Presents a general guide to the practice of Tai Chi for health and wellness, with additional information on the martial applications of the movements.