The Tao of Movement: Chinese Medicine Principles for Dancers

For those who move, be it dancers, yogis, athletes, physical actors, or aerial dancers, the demands on their health go far beyond the ordinary. This book, authored by a seasoned dance teacher and leading authority in Traditional Chinese Medicine, unlocks the keys to maintaining wellbeing through Chinese medicine for dance and movement professionals.

At its core, lies the exploration of Qi energy, Yin and Yang, and the Five Elements, all demystified and applied in practical terms. This book also delves into the intricate world of meridians, offering unique ways to work with them through movement. The author draws inspiration from the rich philosophy of Tao, making this an excellent resource for dancers and other movement professionals.

Zuna Vesan Kozánková is a Slovakian dancer, choreographer, dance teacher and writer and is also a leading authority on TCM and Qigong in Slovakia and the Czech Republic with a special focus on how the principles of Chinese medicine can be adapted to the needs and lives of dancers and movement professionals. She is the author of three books in Slovakia (Tao, The Way to Health; Meridians, Pathways of Life; Qigong as a Medicine) and this is her first book in English. She lives in Bratislava, Slovakia.