The Middle Path of Tai Chi

Contents: Preface. General Introduction. I: Introduction: Truth and vision. 1. The Path and its origins. 2. Maxims for guidance and change. 3. Yin and Yang relativity. II: Introduction: Through the eyes of the Tao. 4. The median-line through life. 5. At the heart of Feng Shui. 6. A path to health and fitness. III: Introduction: Visions of metaphysical realms. 7. Physical and spiritual centres. 8. The six Jade Steps of Tai Chi Chuan. 9. The six golden steps of Tai Chi Chuan. 10. Beyond enlightenment. Appendix. Notes and sources. List of illustrations. Bibliography.

"Each of us seeks balance in our life, the balance between work and play, joy and sadness, waking and sleeping. This book shows us how we can walk the Middle Way, the balanced path between the nin (passive) and the nang (active), flowing with the Tao of life. By following the advice in this book, you will learn how to stay centred on the Middle Path in your daily life; recognising that you are part of the whole. Peter Newton gives a comprehensive history of Tai Chi and its immediate uses in training and coaching today. This is a book not only for professionals but for those who are consciously working to improve themselves and their lives."