Tai Chi Chih!: Joy Thru Movement

by Justin F. Stone

Pairing time-lapse photography with concise commentary, this photo-text offers complete instruction in the simple yet utterly profound movements. Additional essays on the background and philosophy of T'ai Chi Chih are quite illuminating. This meditative T'ai Chi Chih discipline circulates and balances our internal energy (the Vital Force or chi), helping alleviate excess stress, aiding in relaxation, and improving our health, creativity, performance, and intuition.

Genres: Health

99 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1974

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I took Tai Chi Chih for several years over a decade ago and I always found it soothing yet invigorating. During Shelter in Place, I have explored various fitness options as well as contemplative practices. Tai Chi Chih offers a hybrid though it's definitely more meditative than contemplative or fitness. This simple guidebook offers some historical background and step by step tutorials on the basic movements from the practice's founder. I had a vintage edition that did not include Bird Flapping Its Wings but YouTube has plenty of practitioners, most Justin Stone students, who can fill in the blanks.

[Erich · Rating 4 out of 5]

Seems interesting looking forward to adding this to my mindfulness practice. I appreciate some of the explanation. I think this will help my meditation practice and my mindful movement practice

[Alan · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you follow this, you won't be able to do any of the standard tai chi stuff.