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Pakua is a gentle, martial discipline, which is freestyle in form. This guide offers information on the origins of pakua, the connection with the circular arrangement of the I Ching, the basic pakua form and how to practise it, and case studies of those whose health has improved with the practice of pakua. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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Pakua is known also as the art of Walkng the Circle, since circular action in all its aspects is fundamental. Particular attention is paid to relaxing whilst moving, and it is in the practice of paying atttention to the body that its meditative aspect is rooted. The freestyle exploration of pakua's footwork and unique movements can be a source of inspiration to teachers and pratitioners of dance, Western sports and gymnastics.
This comprehensive guide covers:
the origins of pakua.
The eight pakua animals and the movements corresponding to each: snake, dragon, lion, hawk, bear, phoenix, unicorn and monkey.
the connection with the circular arrangement of the I Ching.
the basic pakua form and how to practise it.
case studies of those whose health has improved with the practice of pakua.
Paul Crompton has studied martial arts for over 40 years and is an internationally recoginzed expert in these areas. He has written extensively on the martial arts, and his books incude The Elements of Tai Chi and The Art of Tai Chi: A Practical Guide.
Contents
Introdiuction: What is meditation?
1 Pakua Walking meditation
2 History and mystery
3 The benefits of pakua training
4 The circle
5 The pakua animals
6 Momentum, supervision, inertia
7 Pakua chang: Making the changes
8 The essential ingredient
9 Taoist philosophy
10 Pakua and the I Ching
11 Taoist meditation
12 Beyond theory
13 Ways of the dragon: Applications of pakua
Conclusion
Appendix: Complete eight palm changes
Glossary of terms
Further reading
Useful addresses
Index