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Principles of Taoism : The Only Introduction You'll Ever Need

Wildish, Paul200007UU
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This introduction to the Tao and early Taoists considers its shamanic origins, divination, the I Ching, ecstatic dance; early elements of health and bodywork; the Yellow Emperor legends; the development of chi, chi kung, yoga and the Taoist view of sex; and the practice of magic in Taoism. This guide offers an introduction to the Tao and its association with the early Taoist thinkers. It considers: the shamanic origins of Taoism; divination, the I Ching, ecstatic dance; early elements of health and bodywork; the legends of the Yellow Emperor; the development of chi, chi kung, yoga practices and the Taoist view of sex and sexual energy; and the magic beliefs of Taoism and the practice of magicians.
Imprint:
London : Thorsons : [distributor] HarperCollins Distribution Services : [distributor] HarperCollins Publishers Pty Ltd : [distributor] HarperCollins New Zealand : [distributor] Jonathan Ball Publishers SA : [distributor] HarperCollins Publishers Inc, 2000.
Collation:
160 p. : 10 b&w, line drawings ; 20x13x1 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Paperback.
Biography/History:
Paul Wildish has studied aikido, shiatsu and reiki and has widely researched Oriental religions and philosophical ideas. He is the author of Principles of Aikido and of the forthcoming Big Book of Chi.
ISBN:
9780722539996 (pbk)0722539991 (pbk)
Dewey class:
181.114181.114/WIL
Local class:
181.114
Language:
English
BRN:
1349966
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