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For those interested in learning more, here is a short list of some suggested reading, videos and music:
Books - there are many good books available both philosophical and instructional.
- T’ai-chi Touchstones: Yang Family Secret Transmissions, translated by Douglas Wile - discusses the tai chi principles in detail and has pictures of Yang Cheng Fu.
- Tao Te Ching translated by Stephen Mitchell - “The book of the way” - a small book of verses.
- T’ai-Chi, the “Supreme Ultimate” Exercise for Health, Sport and Self-Defense - by Cheng Man-ch’ing and
Robert W. Smith. An excellent instructional book showing sequences of Professor Cheng doing his Yang “short form.”
- The Essence of T’ai Chi - Waysun Liao - A Shambhala Pocket Classic with lots of philosophical background and detailed tai chi classics.
- The Tao of Tai-Chi - Jou, Tsung Hwa - One of the best tai chi books available discussing theory, breathing, the form and much more.
- T’ai Chi Ch’uan For Health and Self-Defense - Master T. T. Liang. Another great book on philosophy and practice.
- Yang Style Taijiquan - Yang Zhenduo - The ultimate book for learning the details of the Yang long form postures.
- Mastering Yang Style Taijiquan - Fu Zhongwen - A student of Yang Cheng Fu, Master Fu writes in detail about each posture,
including the tai chi classics and push hands.
Videos - Good Yang style videos may be difficult to find but here are a couple that I like.
- T’ai Chi For Health - Yang Long Form with Terry Dunn. Terry Dunn also has a Yang Short Form video.
- Traditional Yang Style Taijiquan - A 3-volume set of instruction directly from the family that
created Yang Style Taijiquan. See Yang Family site for more information.
Music - depending on your taste, there is a huge selection of music appropriate for Taiji.
Generally look under “New Age” in music stores or search for “tai chi” on Amazon or other music retailers.
- Dean Evenson - “Sound Healing” or “Tao of Healing” - see Soundings of the Planet for more info.
- T’ai Chi Sunrise - Avalon Music
- Steven Halpern - “Inner Peace” - see Inner Peace Music
- Other artists include:
- Deuter
- Carlos Nakai - Native American flute
- Andreas Vollenweider - Harp
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