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If you are serious about your Tai Chi practice then 101 Reflections on Tai Chi Chuan is the book for you! Chock-full of insights, advice, and observations from a long time teacher and champion, designed to help you get the most from your practice. Discover the remarkable health and spiritual benefits that Tai Chi can offer, with this user-friendly, motivational pocket guide. This collection wil not only enrich our practice but your entire life.

And it's not only for Tai Chi-whatever your Marital Art, whatever your spiritual path, 101 Reflections on Tai Chi Chuan is a wonderful guide, abundant with great ideas you can use right away!

Deepen your understanding for great tai chi.

Inspiration and advice for a lifetime of practice.

For all styles and levels of experience.

Michael Gilman has been studying and practicing the ancient are of Tai Chi Chuan since 1968 and teaching since 1973. He is a national Grand Champion competitor in Push Hands, a competition judge and runs a successful Tai chi studio in Port Townsend, Washington. Michael has studied with some of the top names in Tai Chi, including William C. C. Chen, Jou Tsung Hwa, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, Liang, Shou-Yu and his first teacher, Master Choy Kam-Man. Master Choys father, Choy Hok Peng, is believed to have introduced Tai Chi Chuan to the United States in the 1940's.

In his latest book for YMAA Publications, 101 Reflections on Tai chi Chuan, Michael draws upon his over thirty years of experience teaching, practicing, and feeling, to help you deepen your practice and enjoyment of Tai Chi Chuan.