Waysun Liao

The deepest benefits of T'ai Chi cannot be realized without an understanding of its underlaying principles. This book presents these principles through translations of three core classics of T'ai Chi that are often considered the 'T'ai Chi Bible,' accompanied by the author's insightful commentary. Master Liao demonstrates how to increase the body's inner energy (ch'i) and transform it into inner power, health, and well-being.

Master Waysun Liao is the founder of the T'ai Chi Center in Oak Park, Illinois, where he has taught T'ai Chi for twenty-five years.

Contents

Preface
1 Historical and philosophical background
What is t'ai chi?
The systematization of T'ai chi
2 Ch'i: The internal energy of t'ai chi
How to cultivate ch'i
Condensng breathing: The process that turns ch'i into jing
How to increase ch'i awareness
3 T'ai chi classics I: Treatise by Master Chang San-feng
4 T'ai chi classics II: Treatise by Master Wong Chung-yua
5 T'ai chi classics III: Treatise by Master Wu Yu-hsiang… (mere)

According to Master Liao, the great power of T'ai Chi cannot be realized without knowing its inner meaning. T'ai Chi Classics presents the inner meaning and techniques of T'ai Chi movements through translations of three core classics of T'ai Chi, often considered the 'Tai Chi Bible.' The texts are introduced by three chapters explaining how to increase inner energy (ch'i), transform it into inner power (jing), and project its inner power outward to repel an opponent without physical contact. Mster Liao also provides a description of the entire sequence of T'ai Chi movements, illustrated by his own line drawings.

Master Waysun Lao studied T'ai Chi in central Taiwan before coming to the United States, where he has taught the art for thirty years. He also practices herbal medicine, acupuncture, and feng-shui.

Contents

Preface
1 Historical and philosophical background
What is T'ai Chi?
The systematization of T'ai Chi
2 Ch'i: The internal energy of t'ai chi
How to cultivate ch'i
Condensing breathing: the process that turns ch'i into jing
How to increase ch'i awareness
3 Jing: Developing and transferring internal power
Drumming and vibrating the ch'i
Yin/Yang motion theory
The role of the mind
How to transfer (project) internal power
Two-person practice and internal power transfer
Application of internal power transfer to the martial arts
The sixteen steps and four secret
Procedures for transferring power
Conclusion
4 T'ai Chi Classics I: Treatise by Master Chang San-feng
5 T'ai Chi Classics II: Treatise by Master Wong Chung-yua
6 T'ai Chi Classics III: Treatise by Master Wu Yu-hsiang
7 The T'ai Chi meditative movement
The five virtues and the eight truths of t'ai chi
Key points to observe in t'ai chi practice
T'ai chi meditative movement: the form… (mere)

You are the miracle...

What if you could tap into the very power of life inslf, the original one power of the universe, the Tao? A world of infinite possibilities would be open to you. This is the book that says, 'YES, you can.'

Every person was created with a piece of God inside. The way to access that piece of infinite energy, konwledge and power is thorough CHI-the invisible life energy flowing inside you.

Master Liao takes you on a step-by-step journey allowing you to reconnect with your feeling of life energy. Once you can feel your Chi, you can learn to flow your life energy and strengthen it, using it to help yourself and others through healing, feng shui, spiritual readings, and more.

Through the ancient wisdom of the Tao, explained in simple terms, Master Liao offers specific instructions in breathing techniques and moving meditation. Armed with the truth about Chi, you can regain your lost connection to your life energy, and restore your True Self.

Master Waysun Liao studied with a wandering Taoist, and in a Taoist temple, in his native taiwan from the age of twelve. One of the world's authorities on traditional Tao wisdom and Chi arts, he is the founder and master of the oldest Taichi cener in North America.

In addition to compiling over 27 videos preserving the ancient temple teachings of single form Taichi practice, Master Kiao is the author of Essence of Tai Chi, and the critically acclaimed Tai chi Clasics, which has been translated into eight languages. Master Liao travels around the world sharing his knowledge of Chi with all those who are interested.

Contents

Preface
Acknowledgements
1 What is chi?
2 Why you can no longer feel your life energy
3 Why is learning to rebuild your chi so important?
4 How to feel your chi again
5 Simple breathing exercises that build chi awareness
6 How to keep your chi clean and pure
7 How to make your chi stronger
8 Flow your chi with taichi meditative movement
9 How to use your chi to benefit yourself and others… (mere)

The concept of Chi is central to the disciplines of Tai Chi and Chi Gong. It is usually described as a form of energy, but many details are often left in obscurity. In the succinctly entitled "Chi" Master Waysun Liao clearly defines the concept and discusses its relationship to yin and yang. Liao describes the way in which the artificial aspects of the modern world separate people from contact with their Chi. This in turn weakens this source of energy and causes us to develop a false sense of self. The recommended corrective is to practice meditation and moving mediation, which are designed to allow us to perceive Chi and to enhance it. The later part of the book consists of illustrations of Tai Chi movements, but these are better learned from video sources than from books, even well illustrated ones.… (mere)