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NEW BOOKS FROM <strong>YMAA</strong><br />
THE ESSENCE OF TAIJI QIGONG, 2nd. ed.<br />
The Internal Foundation of Taijiquan<br />
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming • ISBN: 1-886969-63-9<br />
176 pgs. 7.25 x 9.375 15 illus. 194 photos Soft Cover<br />
The Serious Student’s Book for Better Taiji<br />
For students who have learned a Taiji form and want to reach new levels of<br />
skill and ability. This book includes three complete Taiji Qigong exercises<br />
and more than two hundred photographs and illustrations to help you learn. Taiji Qigong<br />
prepares your body and mind for great Taiji practice by loosening your joints, warming your<br />
muscles, stimulating your Qi flow and sharpening your concentration.<br />
• Increase your vitality.<br />
• Improve your Taiji skills.<br />
• Discover the key to internal power.<br />
Available Now!<br />
Retail $19.95<br />
Member Price $15.96<br />
THE MARTIAL ARTS ATHLETE<br />
Mental and Physical Conditioning for Peak Performance<br />
Tom Seabourne, Ph.D. • ISBN: 1-886969-65-5<br />
160 pgs. 7x10 250 photos Soft Cover<br />
Hit Harder, Kick Faster, and Jump Higher!<br />
The Martial Arts Athleteanswers questions that today’s competitors must<br />
know to succeed—should you do push-ups or lift weights Are energy bars and sports drinks<br />
any good Are traditional forms a waste of your time How do you eat to win<br />
Discover Powerful Mind/Body Training for Peak Performance:<br />
• Imagery for better strikes, kicks, & takedowns.<br />
• Meditations for a sharper mind.<br />
• Mental skills to manage pain, improve discipline, and feel great!<br />
Incredible Physical Conditioning to Get in the Best Shape of Your Life:<br />
• Step-by-step strength training for powerful arms & shoulders.<br />
• Killer ab-work for a lean torso and washboard stomach.<br />
• Simple breathing techniques to power you up.<br />
• Tips, Techniques, and Tactics for Winning Competitions.<br />
Discover the most effective workouts, nutrition secrets and mind/body training for peak martial<br />
arts performance in competition and daily practice!<br />
Available Now!<br />
Retail $19.95<br />
Member Price $15.96<br />
Read an excerpt from<br />
The Martial Arts Athlete<br />
in this newsletter!<br />
THE TAI CHI BOOK<br />
Refining and Enjoying a Lifetime of Practice<br />
Robert Chuckrow, Ph.D.• ISBN: 1-886969-64-7<br />
208 pgs 7.25x9.375 17 illus. 109 photos Soft Cover<br />
How to Get the Most from Your Tai Chi Practice<br />
A detailed guide for students who’ve learned a Tai Chi form and want to<br />
know more, introducing beginners to the principles behind great Tai Chi,<br />
and answering common questions that all of us have. The Tai Chi Book shows you how to use<br />
Tai Chi to gain strength in your bones, muscles and vital organs, how to improve your balance<br />
and flexibility, and how to achieve remarkable vitality. The Tai Chi Book is your guide to<br />
the fullest health benefits of Tai Chi and to higher levels of skill and ability.<br />
• Like two books in one—basic and advanced Tai Chi training.<br />
• Find out how to choose and relate to a teacher.<br />
• Includes the Cheng Man-ch’ing short form.<br />
Available Now!<br />
Retail $19.95<br />
Member Price $15.96<br />
Want to order Just call or write:<br />
<strong>YMAA</strong> Publications, 4354 Washington St. Roslindale, MA USA 02131 • (800)669-8892<br />
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