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Every person who uses Chi cultivation methods consistently experiences some form of health improvement and personal access to greater energy and Power.

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  Information and  Articles                                                                          Bibliography- some of my favorite books and magazines.

The Healing Promise of Chi

The Transformative Power of Conscious Standing

Basic Parts of Tai Chi and Qigong Practice

Tai Chi Chuan

A Tai Chi Primer

Root Exercie #1 Moving Root

Practicing On Your Own

CloudHands Bow Form Tai Chi Part 1

CloudHands Bow 52 Forms Tai Chi (Part 1 and 2)

Ward off Energy

Push Hands

Tai Chi Perspective

Qigong - the Power of Intention

The First 10,000 Times Don't Count

Training in the Interanal Arts

The First Rule in Staying Healthy in Sports

Tai Chi as a Path to Rehabilitiation

The Five Animal Frolics

What is Qigong

The History of Qigong

The Value of Nothing

Guidelines for your practice

The Self Reliance and Empowerment Path

Tai Chi

Cheng Tzu's Thirteen Treatise on T'ai Chi Ch'uan, by Cheng Man Ching,  tranlated by Benjamin Pang Jeng Lo and Martin Inn, Norh Atlantic Books, 1985

Taijiquan Through the Western Gate by Rick Barrett, Blue Snake Books, 2006.

The Tai Chi Book-Refining and Enjoying a Lifetime of Practice, by Robert Chuckrow, PhD. YMAA Publincation Center, Boston, Mass. USA. 1998

The Tao of Tai Chi Chuan- Way to Rejuvenation- by Jou, Tsung Hwa,. Edited by Shoshana Shapiro, Ph.D. Tai Chi Foundation Warwick, New York.

The Inner Structure of Tai Chi, by Mantak Chia

Tai Chi Classics by Waysun Liao, Shambhala Publishing, 2000

The Conmplete Book of Tai Chi Chuan, A Comprehensive Guide to the Prinicples and Practice, by Wong Kiew Kit, Tuttle Publishing 2002

Tai Chi- A Practical Approach to the Ancient Chinese Movcment for Health and Well-being, by Angus Clark, Element Books, England 2000

Tai Chi as a Path of Wisdom- by Linda Myodi Lehrhaupt, Shambhala Boston & London 2001

The Essence and Applications of Taijiquan- by Yang Chengfu, translated by Louis Swaim, North Atlantic Books, Berkely, California. 2005

Tai Chi's Ancestors- The Making of an Internal Marial Art- by Douglas Wile. Sweet Ch'i Press, 1999

Tai Chi Ch'uan Ta Wen- Questions and Answers on Tai Chi Ch'uan, by Chen Wei-Ming, tranlated by Benjamin Pang Jeng Lo and Robert W. Smith, North Atlantic Books Berkeley California 1985 translation.

Taijiquan Theory of Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming- The Root of Taijuquan, YMAA Punblication Center , Boston Massachusetts 2003.

Movements of Magic, The Spirit of T'ai Chi Ch'uan by Bob Klein, Newcastle Publishing Co. North Hollywood California, 1984.

Tai Ji Quan Classics-a little beneath the surface- by Ping-Siang Tao, Published by Howard G. Lee 1994

Embrace Tiger- Return to Mountain- the essence of Tai Chi, by Al Chung-liang Huang, Real People Press, Moab, Utah 1973

Tai Chi Sensing-Hands, A complete Guide to T'ai Chi T'ui-Shou training from Original Yang Family Records. translated from T'ai Chi Ch'uan Tao Chien Kan-San Shou Ho Lun by Chen Jung,  by Stuart Olson, 1998.

Push Hands- The Handbook for Non-Competitive Tai Chi Practice with a Partner by Herman Kauz, Overlook Press New York1997.

Cheng Hsin, The Prinicples of Effortless Power, by Peter Ralston, North Atlantic Books, 1989.

Qigong

The Healing Promise of Chi- Creating Extraordinary Wellness Through Qigong and Tai Chi, by Roger Jahnke, O.M.D, Contemporary Books 2002

The Way of Qigong- The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing, by Kenneth S. Cohen, Balantine Books New York 1997

Qigong Empowement- a Guide to Medical Taoist Buddhist Wushu and Energy Cultivation, Master Shou-Yu Liang and Wen-Ching Wu, The Way of the Dragon Publishing, Rhode Island, 1997

Ancient Way to Keep Fit, compiled by Zongt Wu and Li Mao, Shelter Publications, Bolinas Clifornia.  1992

Chinese Medical Qigong Therapy, A Comprehensive Clinical Text.by Jerry Alan Johnson, Ph.D, D.T.C.M.,D.M.Q., Published by the International Insitutue of Medical Qigong, Pacific Grove, California, 2000

Wood becomes Water- Chinese Medicine in Everyday Life, by Gail Reichstein, Kodansha International, 1998.

Reflections on Qi- Tuning your life to the world's hidden energy, by Gary Khor.  Weatherhill Inc. Publishers 2004.

Chi Kung- Taoist Secrets of Fitness and Longevity, by Wen-Mei Yu   Dayan"Wild Goose"system, Published by Unique Publications 1998.

Hunyuan Qigong- by Feng Zhiqiang, translated by Chen Zhonghua. www.hunyuantaiji.com

Cultivating the Energy of Life, a translation of the Hui-Ming Ching and its commentaries, by Eva Wong, Shambhala, 1998

Magazines

T'ai Chi - The International Magazine of T'ai Chi Ch'uan www.tai-chi.com

Qi- The Journal of Traditional Eastern Health and Fitness www.qi-jounal.com

Philosophy

The I Ching- or book of Changes, The Richard Wilhelm Translations rendered into English by Cary F. Baynes.  Princeton University Press.

Tao Te Ching- a new translation by Man-Ho Kwok, Martin Palmeer and Jay Ramsay, Vega Publishing 2002

Wandering on the Way- Early Taoist Tales and Parables of Chuang Tzu, translated by Victor H. Mair, Bantam Book/1994.

Lie-Tzu- A Taoist Guide to Practical Living, by Eva Wong. Shambhala Dragon Editions, 2001

Taoism- A complete introduction to the history, philosopy, and practice of an ancient Chinese spiritual tradition, by Eva Wong, Shambhala Publication, Inc. 1997

The Art of War by Sun Tzu, Translation, Essays and commentary by the Denma translation Group, Shambhala Publications 2001

The Way of Chuang Tzu, by Thomas Merton, New Directions,   1965.

The Spirit of Tao- Tranlated and Edited by Thomas Cleary, Shambhala, 1998.

Chronicles of Tao- the secret life of a taoist mater, by Deng Ming -Dao, Harper Collins Publisher 1993.

Creativity and Taoism, A Study of Chinese Philosophy, Art and Peotry, by Chang Chung-yuan. Harper Torchbooks, 1968.

The Yin and Yang of Love- Feng Shui for Relationships, by Shan-Tung Hsu, Ph.D. (my first tai chi instuctor). Llewellyn Publications, St. Paul, Minisota, 2003.

Other

Yu Shu The Art of Living With Change, Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine, Psychodrama and the Creative Arts, by Gong Shu.  F.E Robbins and Sons Publishers, 2003

The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook,Clair Davies, N.C.T.M.B, New Harbinger Publication, Inc. 2001

Energy Medicine, By Donna Eden , Penguin Putnam Inc. New York1998

Energy Tapping- by Fred P. Gallo, Ph.D. and Harry Vincenzi, Ed.D. New Harbinger Publications 2000

Accupressure's Potent Points- A Guide to Self-Care for Common Ailments, by Michael Reed Gach, Bantam Books, 1990