In The Garden of My Teachers

Table of Contents

Introduction

A Note on Transliteration

Part I - The Origins of Taijiquan
In the Rose Garden
The Origins of Taijiquan

Part II --The Practice of Taijiquan
The Role of Taiji in Human Evolution
Taiji Waist: the Great Pivot
Upright Body: the Taiji Spine
Ten Push Hands Lessons from ‘The Art of War’
From Push Hands to Yield Hands
Push Hands and the Development of Internal Energy
The Taiji Wisdom of the Morning Prayer

Part III - Meditation
How to Meditate
Zhan Zhuang: Standing Meditation

Part IV - Confucius, Enlightenment and the Martial Spirit
The Confucian Doctrine of the Mean and its Application in Taijiquan
Taiji and Sudden Enlightenment
Wuji Mind and the Martial Spirit

Part V - Birth, Death and Immortality
The Taiji Way of Giving Birth
The Idea of Immortality in Chinese Thought and its Influence on Taijiquan and Qigong
Detective Washburn learns about Chinese Immortality
Sue Ellen Becomes Immortal

Part VI - Falls Prevention for Seniors and the Physically Challenged
Using Taiji Principles to Prevent Falls in Seniors and the Physically Challenged
The Ten Principles of Taiji Falls Prevention
Taiji Health Benefits for Seniors
Taiji for Parkinson’s Patients

Glossary

Bibliography

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