Sage Principles (Paperback)

Paperback. Sage Principles: Cheng Man-ch'ing's Discourses on Taiji MedicineCheng Man-ch'ing (1902-1975) was known as a "Master of Five Excellences" for his talents in poetry, calligraphy, painting, taiji quan (tai chi chuan), and Chinese medicine. To him, these arts were deeply woven together in theory and practice. Professor Cheng was responsible for introducing taiji to the West, becoming one of the art's most influential teachers while using his medical knowledge to heal and guide others. In this never-before published book of his medical discourses, Professor Cheng shares his unique insights on health, based on the ancient Chinese classics of medicine and philosophy. Students of taiji quan and East Asian medicine practitioners will find many pearls of wisdom from a true master in the pages of this book. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.