Tai Chi Chih! Joy Thru Movement [Paperback]

Justin Stone (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1996

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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

These are not ancient forms; they were originated by me, but they do use the very old yin-yang principles and a few ideas from T'ai Chi Ch'uan. The purpose was, and is, to provide easily learned movements that afford the practicer great benefits. How great these benefits are spiritually, physically and psychologically we did not know at the beginning, and it has been gratifying through the years to constantly receive new reports of hitherto unsuspected benefits experienced by those learning T'ai Chi Chih. Whether one understands the reasons for such benefits or not and whether or not one has faith, regular practice of T'ai Chi Chih should bring great rewards. Just do it and let your own experience convince you. Many have stated that they like T'ai Chi Chih because no beliefs are needed and words play no part in successful practice. Truly, the aim is "Joy thru Movement," and such movement is easy....T'ai Chi Chih can be a loving, as well as a healing, experience....We trust the reader of this book will join us in this simple practice. If enough people do T'ai Chi Chih, we might even have peace and love in the world. --Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. From the introduction

About the Author

Justin F. Stone originated T'ai Chi Chih® (knowledge of the Supreme Ultimate) in 1974. After spending many years in Japan, India, and China studying Oriental spiritual disciplines and mastering T'ai Chi Ch'uan, Justin created this new discipline so that everyone, including elderly people, could easily learn and practice the simple movements. Everyone can receive, and deserves, all the benefits that come from circulation and balance of Intrinsic Energy. Over 2,200 teachers worldwide are accredited in this discipline.

Justin Stone is also an accomplished painter, ASCAP composer, and financial advisor. He has originated a language learning method for Japanese and has taught Eastern Studies at two universities.

Justin resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he leads regular Tuesday morning T ai Chi Chih classes for teachers at the T'ai Chi Chih Center in Albuquerque and holds informal meditation sessions at his home.

Justin believes: The circulation and balancing of the chi is the great secret of life. And this T'ai Chi Chih discipline, a moving mediation with far-reaching benefits, works with the chi. It's a very valuable exercise that affects the inner organs as well as the muscular structure. The slow, soft movements of T'ai Chi Chih have real effects on blood pressure, weight control, and other physical elements, but T'ai Chi Chih goes much deeper than that. Students who realize that practice is absolutely necessary often experience profound changes during a beginning course. Since most students feel the effects of the practice very quickly, it is not necessary to accept results as a matter of faith.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 99 pages
• Publisher: Good Karma Publishing, Inc. (September 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 188229002X
• ISBN-13: 978-1882290024
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #826,513 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Justin F. Stone originated T'ai Chi Chih(R) ("knowledge of the Supreme Ultimate") in 1974. After spending many years in Japan, India, and China studying Oriental spiritual disciplines and mastering T'ai Chi Ch'uan, Justin created this new discipline so that everyone, including elderly people, could easily learn and practice the simple movements. Everyone can receive, and deserves, all the benefits that come from circulation and balance of Intrinsic Energy. Over 2,200 teachers worldwide are accredited in this discipline.

Justin Stone is also an accomplished painter, ASCAP composer, and financial advisor. He has originated a language learning method for Japanese and has taught Eastern Studies at two universities.

Justin resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he leads regular Tuesday morning T'ai Chi Chih classes for teachers at the T'ai Chi Chih Center in Albuquerque and holds informal meditation sessions at his home.

Justin believes: "The circulation and balancing of the chi is the great secret of life. And this T'ai Chi Chih discipline, a moving mediation with far-reaching benefits, works with the chi. It's a very valuable exercise that affects the inner organs as well as the muscular structure. The slow, soft movements of T'ai Chi Chih have real effects on blood pressure, weight control, and other physical elements, but T'ai Chi Chih goes much deeper than that. Students who realize that practice is absolutely necessary often experience profound changes during a beginning course. Since most students feel the effects of the practice very quickly, it is not necessary to accept results as a matter of faith."

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60 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent qigong, April 29, 2005

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M. Parker (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tai Chi Chih! Joy Thru Movement (Paperback)

Clearly, some who have rated the book low haven't taken the time for even the most cursory examination. They object that it is not "Tai Chi Chuan". Of course not, it is "Tai Chi Chih" and a quick reading of the introduction will reveal both the intent and the origin of Tai Chi Chih. I don't believe there is any attempt to mislead here, nor is the title a cynical marketing ploy.

What Tai Chi Chih is is an excellent qigong set designed entirely for health and meditation and which can provide many benefits of the far more difficult Tai Chi Chuan. It is very gentle and can be performed by almost anyone.

I have studied Tai Chi Chuan and a number of other qigong systems and have a strong basis for comparison. Different qigongs seem to produce different "qualities" or feelings/vibrations of qi. I find the effect of Tai Chi Chih to be quite perceptible, very pleasantly physical, very detoxifying, like a deep internal massage. Just a few days of practice begins to yield more energy and a feeling of more ease and balance. It circulates the qi very effectively and leaves my abdomen and back feeling very open, springy, and unravelled. The rocking on the feet draws up earth qi which is circulated within via arm movements.

Tai Chi Chuan feels a lot like this, when practiced correctly, but is more difficult to achieve. When practiced incorrectly, I have found it can actually exacerbate tension and energy blockages in the body.

Take time to study the movements of Tai Chi Chih and practice them for many days before making your own evaluation. It would be better still to learn from one of several videotapes on Tai Chi Chih.

25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great Book Despite the Confusing Title, January 9, 2004

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Allan Gorochow (Baltimore, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: T'Ai Chi Chih!: Joy Thru Movement (Paperback)

Sure, the title has "Tai Chi" in it and it really is't a Tai Chi book in the usual sense. Go beyond the title and you find Stone has given us a marvelous set of Chi Kung exercises that anyone can do.

The author realized that most people just do not have the discipline and patience to learn Tai Chi. So he took his years of experience among Chi Kung Masters, produced 19 forms that move the Chi and gave it as a gift to all of us.If you do not want to do Tai Chi, but want its benefits get this book or even better the tape.

Stone is an interesting sincere guy who has led a remarkable life. Read the description of his spiritual writings and background on other areas of Amazon.

So he shouldn't have called it Tai Chi Chih. So what. Other authors have done the same, "Tai Chi Chi Kung" Or Tai Chi that or Tai Chi this- not uncommon. It sells exercise books.

36 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Stone has provided a wonderful gift to the world., May 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Tai Chi Chih! Joy Thru Movement (Paperback)

Mr. Stone's work to bring Tai Chi Chih to the world is a great service to us all. This excellant form of Qigong is reaching a wide audience of people who are reaping great benefits.

We have heard wonderful things about Tai Chi Chih all over the country through Tai Chi Chih teacher's and students involved with World T'ai Chi & Qigong Day.

Again, thanks and congratulations to Mr. Stone on his important and highly effective work.

Bill Douglas, Founder of World T'ai Chi & Qigong Day