{"product_id":"tai-chi-as-a-path-of-wisdom-9781570624452","title":"T'Ai Chi as a Path of Wisdom","description":"Unlike most t'ai chi books, which focus strictly on how to do the t'ai chi forms, \u003ci\u003eT'ai Chi as a Path of Wisdom \u003c\/i\u003e presents a personal, practical view of this intriguing martial art. Lehrhaupt shares illuminating stories from her own life and the lives of her students that show how t'ai chi can be a vehicle for profound self-discovery and spiritual growth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn learning to master each body posture, t'ai chi students often confront self-doubt, frustration, and the desire to compete and compare themselves to others--problems that also arise in daily life. Lehrhaupt shows how these and other obstacles provide valuable opportunities to deepen awareness and recognize the striking continuities between practice and everyday life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach section of the book includes practical exercises designed to enhance students' understanding of t'ai chi movements, and a helpful appendix answers many frequently asked questions about t'ai chi training such as how to find a teacher and how to balance practice with family life. Full of useful insights and guidance, \u003ci\u003eT'ai Chi as a Path of Wisdom \u003c\/i\u003e will be a valuable companion for all students of this increasingly popular martial art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Shambhala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/02\/2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781570624452\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.83lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.49h x 5.52w x 0.86d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePW Notes and Reprints\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/10\/2001 pg. 90\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/10\/2001\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Linda Myoki Lehrhaupt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36660075167900,"sku":"9781570624452","price":25.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_24ddf47e-685c-4398-9248-407112da1145.jpg?v=1603896080","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/tai-chi-as-a-path-of-wisdom-9781570624452","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}