Resources

An important message from Sifu Chris Bouguyon:

Hello all. As you know SimplyAware works hard to provide our services at a reasonable cost to the community. In an effort to keep costs down we are converting our resources pages into Amazon.com click through links. Here is how it works. If you click through from our pages to buy a book or video, we get a small percentage "finder's fee". This percentage is taken out of Amazon's pocket, NOT yours. Any item you buy at Amazon by clicking through from here will not cost you any more but will allow us to expand our volunteer community programs through their commission structure.

If you choose to click through our site to buy at Amazon, thank you very much. I assure you the proceeds will continue to be returned to the community.

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Below you will find a series of click throughs to books, videos and DVDs I have personally found to be very informative in my quest for knowledge. Contact us if any links are found to be invalid or if you have information you wish to share. I encourage you to explore other materials produced by these gifted teachers. These pages are by no means all inclusive and will continue to change as I find other resources to include.

:: Books, DVDs and Videos on Tai Chi and Qigong

There are many forms of Tai Chi and Qigong available for the interested student. The key is to find the forms of practice that speak to your spiritual path. For some that is more martial, others more heath oriented and serene. Listen to your heart and find your own path in training.

:: Books, DVDs and Videos on Philosophy / Buddhism / Daoism

Most of the ancient martial arts are based in some form of philosphy or religious beliefs. You do not need to "convert" to be a good student but it is helpful to understand the founding principals of your choosen art in order to delve into the deeper layers of your training.

:: Books, DVDs and Videos on Personal Protection

Personal safety is a growing concern for most of us. Over my many years of teaching and training on this subject, I have found a lot of ideas on how to be safe. (some of them good) Here you will find materials I have personally found to be very insightful and accurate in their chosen message.

:: Books, DVDs and Videos on Personal Development

True Tai Chi and Qigong training are not only physical and mental but spiritual as well. On this page I have collected various materials which I have found very helpful along my spiritual development path.

:: Resources for Arthritis

Tendonitis, carpel tunnel syndrome, rheumatoid, osteo, lupus.. no matter which of the 100+ diseases cataloged as arthritis you may have, there are things you can do to help yourself feel better. The two most important considerations are nutrition and proper exercise. The best way to support your path to wellness is through the door of knowlege.