Resources

There are many, many resources available on various forms of Tai Chi Chuan. The ones listed below are specific to Cheng Man-Ch’ing’s Yang-style 37 posture short form or they focus on general tips for practicing Tai Chi.

Books:

There Are No Secrets: Professor Cheng Man Ch’ing and His Tai Chi Chuan

by Wolfe Lowenthal

(Paperback, January 27, 1993)

The Tai Chi Space: How to Move in Tai Chi and Qi Gong

by Paul Cavel

(Paperback, November 1, 2017)

The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi

by Peter M. Wayne, Phd, with Mark L. Fuerst

(Paperback, April 9, 2013)

T’ai Chi: The “Supreme Ultimate” Exercise for Health, Sport, and Self-Defense

by Cheng Man-Ch’ing and Robert W. Smith

(Paperback, December 15, 2004)

DVDs:

“The Professor, Tai Chi’s Journey West with Cheng Man-Ch’ing”

Cheng Man-Ch’ng (Actor)
Barry Strugatz (Director)

(2016)

Blessings by Br. David Steindl-Rast

"Blessings" by Br. David Steindl-Rast "Bless what there is, for being. Whatever it be, bless it because it exists, you need no other reason. Source of all blessings, you bless us with breath.
Tai Chi and Qigong for Mood Regulation

A review of recent studies examining both Qi Gong and Tai Chi in randomized controlled trials and meta-analysis of studies which met clear scientific criteria has shown a potential not only for physical benefits
Kua Squats May Hold Off Dementia

Evidence is beginning to show that long term practice of T'ai Chi can affect brain structure and function, possibly helping to stave off cognitive decline and dementia as we age.(1) But, how does it
Cheng Man Ching Performing
His 37 Posture Form

The Professor practicing his 37 posture Yang-style short form:
Play T’ai Chi

Having fun is an important part of learning T’ai Chi. Indeed, many T'ai Chi practitioners refer to T'ai Chi practice as "playing T'ai Chi" and T'ai Chi participants as "players." When students learn to