Recommended Reading

Books

A selection of books on Tai Chi, Qigong, internal arts, and wellness recommended by Tony Garcia of Internal Arts Inc.

Warriors of Stillness (Meditative traditions in the Chinese martial arts) Volume I

by Jan Diepersloot

Warriors of Stillness II (The Tao of Yiquan) Method of awareness in the martial arts Volume II

by Jan Diepersloot

The Dao of Taijiquan (Way to Rejuvenation)

by Jou, Tsung Hwa

Overcoming Arthritis (Relieve pain and restore mobility through a unique tai chi program)

by Dr. Paul Lam & Judith Horstman

Taichi for Arthritis Handbook (Summary of movements with photographs and instructions)

by Dr. Paul Lam

Taichi for Beginners and the 24 forms

by Dr. Paul Lam

Teaching Taichi Effectively (How to attract and retain more students and fulfillment from teaching)

by Dr. Paul Lam

Introduction to Exercise Danger (Exercises to avoid and safer and more effective alternatives)

by Donald B. Ardell, PH.D.

The Way of Qigong (The art and science of Chinese energy healing)

by Kenneth S. Cohen

The Complete System of Self Healing (Internal Exercises)

by Dr. Stephen T. Chang

Qigong Empowerment (A guide to Medical, Taoist, Buddhist, Wushu — Energy Cultivation)

by Master Shou-Yu Liang & Wen-Ching Wu

Zen Master Class (A course in Zen wisdom from traditional masters)

by Stephen Hodge

At home in the muddy water (A guide to finding peace within everyday chaos)

by Ezra Bayda

Emotional Anatomy (Connections between anatomy and feeling)

by Stanley Keleman

Job's Body (A handbook for bodywork)

by Deane Juhan

Working with Anger (Methods of subduing and preventing anger)

by Thubten Chodron

Destructive Emotions (How can we overcome them?) — A scientific dialogue with the Dalai Lama

by Narrated by Daniel Goleman

The Four Noble Truths (The truth of suffering)

by The Dalai Lama

The Purpose Driven Life (What on earth am I here for?)

by Rick Warren

The Power of Now (A guide to spiritual enlightenment)

by Eckhart Tolle

The Inner Structure of Taichi

by Mantak Chia and Juan Li

The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine

by Maoshing Ni, PHD

Intuitive Thinking as a Spiritual Path

by Rudolf Steiner

Music and Sound in the Healing Arts

by John Beaulieu

Tai Chi Classics

by Waysun Liao

Anatomy Trains (Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists)

by Thomas M. Myers

Answers to common Tai Chi and Qigong Questions

by William Ting

Essential Concepts of Tai Chi (It is — It is Not — IT IS)

by William Ting

108 Answers to Tai Chi Practice

by Jesse Tsao