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TAI CHI
Tai chi, also known as tai chi chuan or taiji, is a form of mind/body exercise that developed in China about the twelfth century CE. as a so-called soft martial art. Its name means “supreme ultimate boxing” in Chinese. The word soft means that tai chi emphasizes the person's internal spiritual power rather than sheer external muscular force. It is sometimes described as a form of moving meditation. In China, tai chi is thought to benefit a person by unblocking and improving the flow of chi (or qi) throughout the body. Chi is the Chinese term for “vital energy” or “life force.” The tai chi symbol is also known as the yin yang symbol, which is the epitome of balanced chi energy.- The Gale Encyclopedia of Senior Health: A Guide for Seniors and Their Caregivers
History
Tai Chi Chuan and the Code of Life by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781848190016Publication Date: 2008-06-15In Tai Chi Chuan and the Code of Life, Graham Horwood describes the various styles of Tai Chi Chuan, exploring its roots in the Chinese philosophy of Taoism as well as elaborating on the evolution it has undergone over millennia. In order to understand the energetic method of Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung, he highlights parallels between its source, The I Ching, and archetypal principles from both Eastern and Western philosophy and medicine.
Traditional Chinese Exercises: Chapter Two: The History of Tai Chi Chuan by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781443872515Publication Date: 2015-04-15Traditional Chinese Exercises offers detailed insights into practical ways of rebuilding one's physique and keeping physically fit through well-matched illustrations. In addition to exploring such regular exercises as Qi-Gong and Taiji, it also investigates a number of traditionally practiced minor exercises that, without being too time-consuming, can easily be incorporated into one's daily routine. Furthermore, the book also provides valuable insights into the Chinese philosophies of life and behavior that are embodied in these exercises.
