Chungliang Al Huang is een vooraanstaand filosoof, danser en uitvoerend kunstenaar, bekend om zijn meesterschap in taijiquan. Hij integreert vakkundig zijn diepgaande kennis van beweging en filosofie in zijn educatieve werk en optredens, en biedt zo een uniek perspectief op de kruising van kunst en welzijn. Huangs benadering verenigt op elegante wijze oude wijsheid met hedendaagse artistieke expressie, waardoor hij een unieke stem wordt op het gebied van beweging, filosofie en persoonlijke ontwikkeling. Door zijn kunst verheldert hij de onderlinge verbondenheid van lichaam, geest en ziel, en leidt hij het publiek naar hun eigen innerlijke balans en vitaliteit.
Written with true passion and eloquence, the book richly conveys the subtle
yet profound principles underlying Tai Ji. Movement, stillness, joyfulness,
and the ability to live in the moment are the threads running through the
text, as well as the humor and compassion to acknowledge the impossibility of
human perfection.
For thousands of years, the Chinese have believed that we are born with the
characteristics and powers of an animal, depending on the month and year of
our birth. Now readers of all ages can discover for themselves the fun and
wisdom of this age-old Chinese tradition in this exquisite book by celebrated
author and artist Chungliang Al Huang.
In the years since this timeless book was first published, many other books have come along offering the "essentials" of Tai Ji. But none have equaled Huang's unique understanding of Eastern tradition, which has made him one of the foremost interpreters of Tai Ji and its philosophies.
Written by a sports psychologist and a renowned T'ai Chi master, here is a guide to enriching all of life's pursuits through the practice of its simple mental tools and wisdom. Using stories of success from athletes and businesspeople, the authors present techniques and exercises to promote relaxation and enhance performance.
Drawing on the timeless strategies of Sun Tzu's Art of War, this book offers practical lessons for personal transformation and success. It emphasizes the importance of strategic thinking, adaptability, and overcoming obstacles in various aspects of life. Readers will discover how ancient wisdom can be applied to modern challenges, enabling them to achieve their goals and navigate conflicts effectively. The insights provided aim to empower individuals to take control of their destinies and enhance their decision-making skills.
This book is about mastery, leadership, and spirituality. Reading it, you will learn what you need to keep, what you need to discard, and what you need to add to your mental, emotional, and spiritual skill set as an athlete, coach, leader, parent, CEO or any other performer in life. You will not only learn about how Buddhism can help you to be better prepared for sports and life, but how sports and life can teach you about Buddhism. You will discover how people from all parts of the world have brought together the Buddha and athletics for greater fun, enjoyment and pleasure during their performances. Jerry Lynch demonstrates how certain timeless core Buddha values will inspire you to embrace and navigate the unchartered waters of mastery. You will find the Buddha mind and the Kobe Bryant Mamba Mentality to be quite interesting and very useful. When it comes to leadership and coaching, this book will teach you how the best of the best coaches today use the ancient methods for these modern times, especially when it comes to the concept of Servent Leader. You will learn very specific strategies and techniques to implement this special way to guide and lead.
Taoist Wisdom to Inspire, Empower, and Lead in Sports & Life
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Emphasizing the importance of relationships in coaching, the book explores how fostering strong connections between coaches and athletes leads to greater success in sports. Dr. Jerry Lynch, a noted sports psychologist, advocates for a coaching approach rooted in respect and integrity, suggesting that both coaches and players can learn from one another. This transformative guide offers practical techniques to empower and inspire, making it a vital resource for those navigating the evolving dynamics of athletics and life coaching.
Showing kids how Tai Ji can be fun, this book gives a simple and charming
introduction to Tai Ji. Covering the five elements and some of the basic
sensations, it will help children to get in touch with their bodies and minds.
Deutsche Übersetzung aus dem Amerikanischen Schon seit tausenden von Jahren glauben die Chinesen daran, dass jeder Mensch mit den charakteristischen Merkmalen eines königlichen Tieres geboren wurde. Mit diesem Buch können Sie herausfinden, welche tierischen Kräfte in Ihnen stecken. Sie werden herausfinden, wie Sie diese Kräfte, einmal bewusst erkannt, zu den Ihren machen können. Das Buch ist ein Augenschmaus, da es einem Kunstwerk gleich mit Kalligrafien ausgestattet ist, die aus dem Pinselstrich des Autors selbst stammen. Chungliang Al Huang hat bereits Bestseller in Amerika veröffentlicht. Ursprünglich in Shanghai geboren, verbrachte er seine Kindheit im Süden Chinas auf dem Lande, wo er in die Kunst der Kalligraphie und die des Tai Ji eingeführt wurde. Nach USA kam er als junger Mann eigentlich um Architektur zu studieren, doch seine tief-kreative und philosophische Ader leiteten ihn und ließen ihn zu einem weltweit anerkannten Tai Ji Lehrer und Philosophen des TAO werden. Er ist Gründer-Präsident der „Living Tao Foudation und Direktor des Lan Ting Institute. Mit Kalligrafien des Meisters