本书作者关永年先生是中国太极柔术专家，他所研创的太极拳，结构严谨，动作柔和平稳，养生、防身兼备，侧重于养生。本书主要介绍了太极养生十三式及太极柔术健身十式的练习方法。太极养生十三式是作者所创的248式太极内功养生拳的精简版，动作虽减化，但更加精炼，适于初学者入门。同时配以光盘。

This book deals with the 13-Step Taiji Exercise for Health and the Ten Movements of Taiji Roushu for Fitness. The 13-Step Taiji Exercise tor Health is a simplified form of the 248-Step Taiji Internal-power Exercise for Health. This simplified approach uses fewer movements, and is thus well-suited to beginners.

The ten forms of fitness-related Taijiquan, integrating meditation and exercise, were developed by Guan Yongnian on the basis of the Taiji Exercise Manuals written by Taiji master Zhao Zhongdao who lived to the age of 119. The Ten Movements of Taiji Roushu for Fitness is easy to learn and helps to boost energy and prevent illness.

Foreword: External Movement and Internal Peace -Health Through Taiji Internal-Power Arts

Chapter One

13-Step Taiji Exercise for Health

 1.A Simplified Exercise

 2.Movements and Illustrations of the 13-Step Taiji Exercise for Health

Chapter Two

Ten Movements of Taiji Roushu for Fitness

Afterword: Key Points for Practice - Tapping into Natural Strengths