The Insider׳S Guide to Tai
THE INSIDER’S GUIDE TO TAI CHI What You Need to Know to Learn and Practice Tai Chi BY BRUCE FRANTZIS Copyright © 2012 Bruce Frantzis All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior permission of the publisher. Published by Energy Arts, Inc., P.O. Box 99, Fairfax, CA 94978-0099 The following trademarks are used under license by Energy Arts, Inc., from Bruce Frantzis: Frantzis Energy Arts® system, Mastery Without Mystery®, Longevity Breathing® program, Opening the Energy Gates of Your Body™ Qigong, Marriage of Heaven and Earth™ Qigong, Bend the Bow™ Spinal Qigong, Spiraling Energy Body™ Qigong, Gods Playing in the Clouds™ Qigong, Living Taoism™ Collection, Chi Rev Workout,™ HeartChi,™ Bagua Mastery Program,™ Hsing-i Mastery Program™ and Tai Chi Mastery Program.™ Editors: Sito Negron and Richard Taubinger Assistant Editors: Mountain Livingston and Kaualani Pereira Interior and Cover Design: Richard Taubinger Photo and Illustration Editors: Mountain Livingston and Kaualani Pereira PLEASE NOTE: The practice of Taoist energy arts and meditative arts may carry risks. The information in this text is not in any way intended as a substitute for medical, psychological or emotional counseling with a licensed physician or healthcare provider. The reader should consult a professional before undertaking any martial arts, movement, meditative arts, health or exercise program to reduce the chance of injury or any other harm that may result from pursuing or trying any technique discussed in this text. Any physical or other distress experienced during or after any exercise should not be ignored and should be brought to the attention of a healthcare professional.
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