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The Complete Book of T'AI Chi

The Complete Book of T'AI Chi
By Stewart McFarlane

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #385124 in Books
  • Published on: 1999-04-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 120 pages

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Synopsis
Demonstrates various t'ai chi movements and postures, and describes the health benefits of the martial art.

Customer Reviews

Introduction to Tai Chi3
A very basic and easy to read introduction to Tai Chi (Ch'uan) and the photographs enhance the text. Mr. Stewart McFarlane has been a student of Chinese culture for many years and his approach is a plain and clear rather than heavy scholarly one. While no book can ever replace a teacher, it is possible to copy some of the positions by reading and rereading about the stances.It is a good alternative/supplement to ladies' yoga classes. The glossary, though by no means extensive, does help with a few of the terms. However, if someone wants a much more academic approach to Tai Chi about the philosophy etc.(rather than just this simple practicle guide) then perhaps another title offered by Amazon might be more suitable.

Great for the beginner, clear pictures and instructions.5
I bought this book to start learning tai chi at home as I have not yet found a class that I am able to attend. It is everything I hoped. Clear instructions, very good pictures and full of extra tips. Well worth buying for the beginner.

The author writes in a way the makes you want to practice, and the book has pictures of the previous movements along the bottom of the page to help you along the way.

Thoroughly recommend this book to all beginners. Especially if they cant find a teacher.

Very informative with excellent detail5
I got this book when I had very little knowledge of T'ai Chi. I was looking for something that would teach me (no local classes). It has really given me excellent details on practicing in my own time. The detail of the pictures and the accompanied text is very clear regarding the transitions between the forms and stances. I acknowledge that it's no substitute for a teacher, but I would recommend this book for those who want to try it out in their home.