Recommended Books
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Yiquan and the Nature of Energy: The fine art of doing nothing and achieving everything
(Fong Ha Berkeley: Summerhouse Publications, 1996) www.fongha.com
This book has pictures of the various Yiquan postures and tells how to practice the the standing and sitting meditation techniques of YiQuan and also of Fong's experiences with Yiquan. Fong Studied Tai Chi with Master Tung Ying-Chieh 董英傑 and after his death with Master Yang Sau-Chung 楊守中, the eldest son of the legendary Yang Cheng-fu 楊澄甫. His training in the Internal System of Martial Arts, Yiquan, was with Master Han Xing-Yuan 韓星垣, a disciple of Master Wang Hsin-Chai 王薌齋, the founder of Yiquan
The Tao of YiQuan Warrior of Stillness volume II
(Juan Diepersloot, Walnut Creek Ca., Center For Healing Arts, 1999)
Has a great history of Yiquan and also relates some experience Juan has with his teachers Fong Ha and Sam Tam
the Power of the Internal Arts
(B.K. Frantzis, Berkeley Ca., North Atlantic Books, 1998)
This book Has lots of information on BaQua, Tai Chi and Hsing I Chuan and Kumar's experiences while learning these arts
The Power of Now
(Eckhart Tolle, Novato Ca. , New World Library, 1999)
A good book on meditation with some explanations and techniques
The Book of Secrets
(Osho, New York St. , Martin’s Griffin, 1974)
This book includes a little history and over 100 techniques for meditation. Although Osho is considered by some to be a radical his books are reallly enlightening. I highly recommend this.
Thinking Body Dancing Mind
(Chungliang Al Huang and Jerry Lynch, USA , Bantam Books, 1992)
A great book by Daoist Tai Chi master Al Huang and the psychologist for the Olympic teams Jerry Lynch. Talks about how to use a Daosist approach in your life to achieve more! Great Book!
The Way of Energy: Mastering the Chinese Art of Internal Strength with Chi Kung Exercise
(Master Lam Kam-Chuen, Gaia )
Talks about Meditation and some YiQuan techniques with nice pictures and details.
Inner Bridges : A guide to the movement of energy and structure
(Fritz Smith M.D. )
this book talks about energy flow through the body and especially the deep level which is through the bone structures. Fritz founded the Zero Balancing Bodywork but also an osteopath and doctor of medicine. During the '60s and '70s he went in pursuit of a deeper understanding of illness and health, becoming a student of Rolfing®, yoga, meditation and Eastern philosophies. Dr. Smith became a licensed acupuncturist in 1972 and later studied with J.R. Worsley of the Chinese College of Acupuncture in England, earning both bachelor's and master's degrees in acupuncture. It was during this time that he also experienced intense personal revelations under the teaching of Swami Muktananda.