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PublisherTrafalgar Square Books

ISBN-101570763186

ISBN-139781570763182

eBay Product ID (ePID)45943305

Product Key Features

Book TitleRide from Within : Use Tai Chi Principles to Awaken Your Natural Balance and Rhythm

Number of Pages224 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2005

TopicEquestrian, Horses

IllustratorYes

GenrePets, Sports & Recreation

AuthorJames Shaw

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight36.6 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2005-005827

Dewey Edition22

Reviews"With the use of spectacular photography, informative text, and a gift for explaining complex ideas, Shaw has developed a marvelous book." --"American Quarter Horse Journal", "With the use of spectacular photography, informative text, and a gift for explaining complex ideas, Shaw has developed a marvelous book." -- American Quarter Horse Journal, "With the use of spectacular photography, informative text, and a gift for explaining complex ideas, Shaw has developed a marvelous book." — American Quarter Horse Journal, "With the use of spectacular photography, informative text, and a gift for explaining complex ideas, Shaw has developed a marvelous book." -American Quarter Horse Journal, "A book such as this could open up a new philosophy on riding and a new way to think of a human body in balance with a horse's body." --The Chronicle of the Horse "With the use of spectacular photography, informative text, and a gift for explaining complex ideas, Shaw has developed a marvelous book." --American Quarter Horse Journal

Dewey Decimal798.2

SynopsisFew forms of exercise are better suited for equestrians than Tai Chi. The ancient Chinese art unifies the body, mind, and spirit in a series of flowing movements that align the posture, breath, and inner- and outermost being. Combining this art with horsemanship offers the rider the opportunity to become "one" with her horses, to better her skills by centering her body, gaining control of her breathing, and calming her mind. From the Yin and Yang perspective and "opening" the Eight Gates, to enhancing movement and power on the ground and refining skills in the saddle, Shaw teaches the techniques necessary to achieve a true connection with the horse. With step-by-step color photos to guide readers through introductory exercises, and with a basic discussion of Eastern philosophy, this book provides a great foundation for a new way of riding. James Shaw has studied and trained in the martial arts for over 20 years. He currently lives in Arizona and travels extensively, teaching his techniques at clinics and expositions., Have you ever seen a talented dressage rider performing an exquisite test, her seat seemingly melding with her horse's back, and his movements airy, animated, and effortless? Or perhaps you have watched a great cutting horse at work, his direction and momentum changing on a dime as he reads his cow, his rider's body flowing fluidly above him as if they were one. We all dream of experiencing this kind of connection with our horses, and in this groundbreaking new book, James Shaw shows us how the practice of Tai Chi--an ancient Chinese art that unifies the body, mind, and spirit in a series of flowing movements--can help us achieve it. His methods will enable you to: develop a sensitive seat; learn to use your breath as an aid; reduce tension unconsciously held in your hands; lower and expand your center of balance; create free movement in your lower back and spine; heal pain and stiffness in your body; and much more., You and your horse can be one with the help of Tai Chi. Have you ever seen a talented dressage rider performing an exquisite test, her seat seemingly melding with her horse's back, and his movements airy, animated, and effortless? Or, perhaps you have watched a great cutting horse at work, his direction and momentum changing on a dime as he reads his cow, his rider's body flowing fluidly above him as if they were one. We all dream of experiencing this kind of connection with our horses, and in this groundbreaking new book, James Shaw shows us how the practice of Tai Chi--an ancient Chinese art that unifies the body, mind, and spirit in a series of flowing movements--can help us achieve it. His methods will enable you to: develop a sensitive seat; learn to use your breath as an aid; reduce tension unconsciously held in your hands; lower and expand your center of balance; create free movement in your lower back and spine; heal pain and stiffness in your body; and much more. James' techniques have worked for hundreds or riders, and with practice, they will work for you. As you gain Tai Chi experience and apply it to you rider, you will find your horsemanship becoming not just more skilled, but more deeply satisfying., Have you ever seen a talented dressage rider performing an exquisite test, her seat seemingly melding with her horse's back, and his movements airy, animated, and effortless? Or, perhaps you have watched a great cutting horse at work, his direction and momentum changing on a dime as he reads his cow, his rider's body flowing fluidly above him as if they were one. We all dream of experiencing this kind of connection with our horses, and in this groundbreaking new book, James Shaw shows us how the practice of Tai Chi--an ancient Chinese art that unifies the body, mind, and spirit in a series of flowing movements--can help us achieve it. His methods will enable you to: develop a sensitive seat; learn to use your breath as an aid; reduce tension unconsciously held in your hands; lower and expand your center of balance; create free movement in your lower back and spine; heal pain and stiffness in your body; and much more.

LC Classification NumberSF309.S535 2005