The long-awaited new, revised Russian edition of the classic book by a modern Taoist master dedicated to taijiquan. Tai Chi Chuan is a Chinese tradition that is difficult to define. This is a soft martial art (akin to Aikido), and a dynamic form of meditation (akin to dance), and a health system (akin to Hatha Yoga), and a method of practical study of metaphysical laws... The book of Zhou Zonghua deservedly occupies one of the first positions in all bibliographies and lists bestselling books on this topic, as it provides the reader with the most comprehensive collection of materials necessary for effective learning of Tai Chi. This is the history of Taiji as a martial art and a detailed physical and mathematical explanation of the philosophy of Taiji; unique practices – taiji qigong, chansi jin, “taiji ball” and dalyu; a collection of classic texts and a review of the experience of modern masters. The book covers in detail the theory and practice of not only single, but also paired taiji exercises. Together with Zhou Zonghua's other works, The Tao of Meditation and The Tao of the I Ching, this book is part of a trilogy covering various aspects of modern practical Taoism.