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Synopsis
This fascinating diary of a Taijiquan practitioner describes her experiences of Chen Taiji and how her approach to Taijiquan has evolved over many years of practice and fundamentally impacted upon her life.An original account of what it is like to practise Taiji, this book lays bare one woman's journey of discovery, exploring the ins and outs of daily practice as well as giving insight into why people practise this complex martial art and how it can change them. Kinthissa's story sheds light on how to train in Taijiquan so that Qi, the natural energy of the universe, may flow in the body. The book is highly illustrated with photographs, accompanied by clear explanations of her experience of the details of posture and movement correction.Turning Silk is an inspirational account of a Taiji practitioner's discoveries in Chen Taiji which will be of interest to Taijiquan practitioners and anyone who would like to learn more about this life changing practice.
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About the Author
Kinthissa is an experienced Taijiquan practitioner and teacher. She studied Far Eastern art and philosophy at Vassar College, New York and at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.a In London she encountered the Taijiquan she had glimpsed as a child on the way to school. Born in Rangoon, Burma in 1952, Kinthissa has taught in the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Iceland, Italy, Greece, Russia and Spain and studied Flying Crane Qigong, Sword Form and 48 Form in China. In 1995 she met a leading practitioner of Chen Style Taijiquan, ChenXiaoWang. This led her to completely change the form of Taijiquan she practises and her approach to this delicate art. She lives in Lunigiana in Italy.
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