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108 Insights into Tai Chi Chuan—A string of Pearls

by Michael Gilman

A collection of observations on the art of Tai Chi Chuan, each insight touches on an important element of Taiji—health, breathing, body mechanics, Chi flow, Pushing Hands, and more. Discover ways to get the fullest benefits from Tai Chi, improve Pushing Hands, and keep your body in tune. Read it once, read it often.

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Release date: 
May 15, 1998
Paperback: 128 pages
Dimensions: 
7.26 × 4.18 × 0.25 in
ISBN: 9781886969582
Printing: Black and White

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May 15, 1998
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Release date: 
May 15, 1998
Paperback: 128 pages
Dimensions: 
7.26 × 4.18 × 0.25 in
ISBN: 9781886969582

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108 Insights into Tai Chi Chuan—A String of Pearls, focuses on important elements of Tai Chi: health, breathing, posture, body mechanics, visualization, Chi flow, Pushing Hands, and more. 108 Insights into Tai Chi Chuan is written by Michael Gilman, who has been teaching Tai Chi for more than twenty years. He is also a national Grand Champion competitor in Pushing Hands (Taste of China tournament, 1994).

You'll discover how to get the fullest health benefits from Tai Chi, improve your Pushing Hands with simple exercises and visualizations, and learn tips to keep your body (especially the knees) in tune for a lifetime's worth of Tai Chi.

  • Have more fun with your practice!
  • Improve your skills!
  • Discover helpful insights on teaching others!
  • Enjoy the good health that Tai Chi brings!

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About the Author

Michael Gilman

Michael Gilman, a long time teacher in the human potential movement, was born in San Francisco, California in 1943. After graduating from the University of Arizona with a degree in Theatre Arts, he worked as a television director, actor, and dancer. Mr. Gilman began his studies of Tai Chi Chuan in 1968 with Master Choy Kam-Man in San Francisco. Master Choy's father, Choy Hok Peng, a long time student of Yang Chen Fu, is credited with introducing Tai Chi to America in the 1940's. Master … More »