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Peter Gilligan's book perceptively explores many of the differences between Oriental and Occidental thought, explaining how overly simplified translations of Chinese terms and ideas have led to many misconceptions in the study of Taijiquan...This book explores some very basic ideas in very great depth, and will appeal as much to the seasoned practitioner as to the novice. Gilligan himself points out that this book is in no way a substitute for a good teacher. However, what it does is help you to understand what to look for in your studies - which may lead to some people re-evaluating what they are doing, and why. -- Dragon's Tale What is 'Tai Chi'? will have the voyeur itching to take up the practice, while at the same time deepening the long-term sudent's understanding. If you like tai chi, you will want to read and ponder this book. -- huffingtopost.com This book is an effective guide to the methods and techniques of the art form. Whether you're starting out in tai chi or are already a devotee, you'll learn much about how to improve the health of your mind, body and spirit. -- Australian Natural Health A stellar offering for anyone interested in this rapidly growing art... In the end, this 209-page volume (plus some references and a brief index) is literary egg burped up whole and white and shining and pure. In avuncular fashion, the author sews together the threads of what may be China's greatest cultural treasure. What is 'Tai Chi'? will have the voyeur itching to take up the practice, while at the same time deepening the long-term student's understanding. If you like tai chi, you will want to read and ponder this book. -- Arthur Rosenfeld: novelist, philosopher, martial arts teacher

Peter Gilligan's book perceptively explores many of the differences between Oriental and Occidental thought, explaining how overly simplified translations of Chinese terms and ideas have led to many misconceptions in the study of Taijiquan...This book explores some very basic ideas in very great depth, and will appeal as much to the seasoned practitioner as to the novice. Gilligan himself points out that this book is in no way a substitute for a good teacher. However, what it does is help you to understand what to look for in your studies - which may lead to some people re-evaluating what they are doing, and why. -- Dragon's Tale What is 'Tai Chi'? will have the voyeur itching to take up the practice, while at the same time deepening the long-term sudent's understanding. If you like tai chi, you will want to read and ponder this book. -- huffingtopost.com This book is an effective guide to the methods and techniques of the art form. Whether you're starting out in tai chi or are already a devotee, you'll learn much about how to improve the health of your mind, body and spirit. -- Australian Natural Health A stellar offering for anyone interested in this rapidly growing art... In the end, this 209-page volume (plus some references and a brief index) is literary egg burped up whole and white and shining and pure. In avuncular fashion, the author sews together the threads of what may be China's greatest cultural treasure. What is 'Tai Chi'? will have the voyeur itching to take up the practice, while at the same time deepening the long-term student's understanding. If you like tai chi, you will want to read and ponder this book. -- Arthur Rosenfeld: novelist, philosopher, martial arts teacher

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Peter Gilligan had over thirty years' experience of Tai Chi, Qi gong and the Nei Jia (internal arts).He also had extensive experience as an Outdoor Pursuits Instructor and as an Associate Research Assistant at the Ergonomics unit of University College London. This, coupled with three months study of the therapeutic applications of Qigong and Taijiquan within the Chinese National Health Service, made him uniquely qualified to relate the art of Taijiquan to both Western scientific method and physical culture and education. Peter was a registered instructor with the British Council for Chinese Martial Arts, and he was founder and director of the DAH School of Chinese Internal Arts, the only full-time school of its kind in Belfast.

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