{"product_id":"tai-chi-concepts-and-experiments-robert-chuckrow-9781594397417","title":"Tai CHI Concepts and Experiments: Hidden Strength, Natural Movement, and Timing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eTai Chi Concepts and Experiments\u003c\/i\u003e book clarifies and makes accessible critical aspects of the art that only a small number of high-level practitioners currently understand and manifest.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNumerous step-by-step experiments are provided for readers to experience and perfect these critical tai chi aspects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContents include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe meaning and importance of releasing tension in movement for stability, health, and spirituality.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe differences between contractive and expansive strength including a promising mechanism for the nature of expansive strength.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNumerous experiments for readers to recognize and experience expansive strength and to confirm that they have achieved it.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElucidation of famous master's sayings on mind, strength, and chi.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHealth and martial advantages of expansion over contraction in tai chi.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProtocols using expansion including those for helping an excess curvature of the upper and lower spine and for relieving plantar fasciitis.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuotes from the classics and how they confirm the interpretations of the principles of tai chi.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to achieve optimal balance through an understanding of physical, anatomical, physiological, and mental factors.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA detailed analysis of \"rooting and redirecting\" including physical and internal aspects.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding natural movement from physical, philosophical, health, and martial points of view.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis interdisciplinary book utilizes, elementary physics, physiology, anatomy, psychology, and spirituality. It contains detailed analyses and explanations for achieving internal, expansive strength, known as \u003ci\u003enei jin\u003c\/i\u003e, and for attaining optimal timing and natural movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Chuckrow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1594397414\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781594397417\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e YMAA Publication Center\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2021","brand":"Robert Chuckrow","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44042752262399,"sku":"9781594397417","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3208b4ba-7f5e-4c55-a273-9f537c29d924.jpg?v=1684963327","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/tai-chi-concepts-and-experiments-robert-chuckrow-9781594397417","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}