About the book: 2008 / This book cordially invites us to study the art of taijiquan, making a huge and diverse contribution to our understanding and practice of this truly mystical discipline. Tai Chi appears to us as a dynamic, realistic model of life. The connection of taiji not only with Taoism and Chinese alchemy, but also with the most significant Western traditions and modern science is demonstrated. Going beyond theory, the author explores and reveals the essence of practical taiji techniques.