Tai Chi and the Daoist Spirit
Author | : Michael DeMarco |
Publisher | : Via Media Publishing |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 2022-08-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781893765870 |
ISBN-13 | : 1893765873 |
Rating | : 4/5 (873 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Tai Chi and the Daoist Spirit by : Michael DeMarco
Download or read book Tai Chi and the Daoist Spirit written by Michael DeMarco and published by Via Media Publishing. This book was released on 2022-08-08 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The chapters in this anthology present an encompassing perspective of how some Chinese martial art styles—and most significantly taijiquan—developed and evolved along with deep rooted traditions of spirituality and the quest for health and longevity. Much in this volume deals with Daoist theories and practices, particularly its influences ranging from human energetics (qigong) and other physical exercises (daoyin), to practical combative arts.