Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Putting Tai Chi Chi Kung into Practice Foreword Preface Introduction 1 The Origins of Tai Chi Chi Kung 2 Why Practice Tai Chi Chi Kung? 3 Basic Principles of Tai Chi Chi Kung 4 Warm-Up Exercises and Preparation 5 Tai Chi Chi Kung Thirteen Movement Form 6 Sequence for Home Practice 7 Yin/Yang and Inner Smile Form 8 Rooting and Grounding: Connecting with the Earth 9 Transferring Chi Through the Body 10 Activating the Tendons 11 Tan Tien Form 12 Healing Form: Connecting the Organs with the Five Directions 13 Skin- and Bone-Breathing Form 14 Integrated Structure Form 15 Steel Wrapped in Cotton: Martial Arts Applications 16 Dance of the Tao Appendix 1 Energetic Preparations for Tai Chi Chi Kung Appendix 2 Tai Chi Physiology Bibliography About the Authors The Universal Tao System and Training Center

About the Author

Mantak Chia has taught tens of thousands of students worldwide and authored 25 books including the best-selling Multi Orgasmic Man.

Reviews

" . . . the present reviewer was often surprised by the effectiveness of the writing in communicating insight into complex physical movements and difficult aspects of the tradition as well as inspiring a desire to go out and put into practice new understanding." * Reg Little, New Dawn Magazine * "I recommend this book as an integral component of any serious Taiji student and teacher." * Noah Nunberg, J.D., Journal of Asian Martial Arts, Vol. 16, No. 1 - 2007 * "I highly recommend this book for any tai chi student. It is a great introduction to the inner workings of internal energy and gives plenty of practice for more advanced students." * Pyramid Michael, tai chi instructor since 1985, Lotus Guide, Issue 23, Jan/Feb 08 *