ALCHEMY OF PUSHING HANDS

The practice of Pushing Hands (Tui Shou) is generally thought of as a means to enhancing the practice of Taiji Quan but it is also an independent practice in its own right. Tui Shou develops sensitivity to the body's internal state and can be used to help control the emotions, the circulation of energy and pyhsical balance. This book teaches the reader how to act or react in harmony with any external event without losing their 'balance' or center, enabling them to respond with confidence and flexibility to each situation. Illuminating the principles of body construction, this accessible and practical guide to Tui Shou explains the eight types of concentration and the six 'efforts' required to master them. Taking the reader through the thirteen principles of Tui Shou and nine keys of movement which enable the proper flow of energy, the author provides a thorough understanding of the various elements of Tui Shou practice. Exercises for developing concentration and pushing hands techniques are clearly explained and illustrated throughout the book.