Harriet Beinfield and Efrem Korngold, Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine, Ballantine Books, New York, 1991. Authored by long-time practitioners of acupuncture and herbal medicine, this guide combines eastern traditions and western ideas in a comprehensive, understandable format. Includes detailed descriptions of the Five Elements are how they relate to personality types and organ networks.
The Complete I Ching, 2d ed., trans by Alfred Huang, Inner Traditions, Rochester VT, 2010. Includes an introduction to the history of the I Ching and how to use this ancient method of divination that predates Confucius.
Chris Jarney, The Theory and Practice of Taiji Qigong, 3d ed., Lotus Publishing, Chichester, England, 2011. An in-depth instruction manual for the practice of 18 Shibashi Qigong. Includes excellent chapters serving as an introduction to the concept of qi and how it relates to us in the practice of qigong. Descriptions of the postures include written instructions, pictures and diagrams, and detailed explanations of movement, internal effects, and benefits of each posture.
Petra and Toyo Kobayashi, Classical T’ai Chi Sword, Tuttle Publishing, North Clarendon VT, 2003. Excellent introduction to the history and practice of tai chi sword. Includes detailed instruction and photographs of a 53-posture sword form.
Cheng Man-ch’ing and Robert W. Smith, T’ai Chi: “The Supreme Ultimate” Exercise for Health, Sport, and Self-Defense, Tuttle Publishing, North Clarendon VT, 1966. Includes brief history of tai chi and a description of the basic principles of tai chi, followed by detailed step-by-step instructions for the 37 Yang style form. Also includes instruction for the ancient practice of Push Hands.
C. P. Ong, Taijiquan: Cultivating Inner Strength, Bagua Press, 2013. Includes detailed history of the different schools of tai chi, with an emphasis on Chen style, as well as in-depth discussion of the principles of practice. With Chinese-English glossary.
T’ai-Chi Touchstones: Yang Family Secret Transmissions, compiled and translated by Douglas Wile, Sweet C’hi Press, New York, 1986. Wisdom from tai chi masters Yang Ch’eng-fu and others, with particular attention to martial applications and guiding principles. With photos. Out of print and expensive.
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