Master Cheng's Thirteen Chapters on Tai Chi Ch'üan

He is elucidating very as clearly as possible about the secrets of Tai Chi Chuan especially on the teachings which was transmitted through Yan family.The role of doing Tai Chi is now changing. We need to know how continuing to practice Tai Chi and Qi Gong gives us great benefits to improve our health. He himself suffered tuberculosis and recovered by practicing Tai Chi. So he stressed the importance of Sinking Chi to Tan Dien that Sinking Chi to Tan Dien connects to recover the function of lungs. Once we knew this internal alchemy we could know the subtle phenomena of our vitality moving and attain the one more higher level health in daily lives.In these times surrounded by changing climate and COVID his teachings can of great help to us.

In this book, Professor Cheng presents a compendium of his experiences and views of Taiji Quan, along with some in-door Yang family teachings, plus commentary elaborating on the Thirteen Postures, their symbolism and correlation to the five elements, and the Taiji Classics.Qi Gong techniques and visualizations are listed, to help the practitioner progress in cultivation. The progress of Qi cultivation is described, along with advice on what to focus on, and how to apply body movement successfully.Not a book for the beginner, as you have to be quite a bit familiar with the Neidan aspects of Taiji Quan to reap the full benefits.Overall, a wonderful text. I find myself going back and re-reading from time to time.

Every encounter with this great man is a blessing. The book is, at the surface, clear and concise, and in reality, deeper than the casual reader might suspect. As I have said before, Cheng Man Ching was a great martial artist because he was a great man: the kind we should all emulate, regardless of the particular arts we study.

Love the book,its educational insightful uplifting Andrey get your mind set put you in the mindset state Plus it comes in part 1 & 2 her one is reading part 2 is following the diagram of every move I appreciate this book I hope to write one like it myself

Great book for anybody that's serious about Tai Chi

A good start to any Thai Chi training.

slight cover damage...

A very helpful translation.

A good book for the advanced student but very heavy going for someone who has little knowledge of the subject.