Official Educational & Research Resources
Books, Instructional Videos, Articles, and Verified References
Overview
In this section, you will find the most comprehensive collection of educational and research resources in the fields of classical holistic texts, internal and martial arts, and healing disciplines. This collection is curated and regularly updated with the aim of preserving instructional integrity, enhancing the quality of learning, and transmitting the original and scientific principles of the arts.
The content is divided into two main categories:
Section I: Official YMAA Publications
This section features officially published works directly approved by the Founder, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, and other credible sources affiliated with the YMAA International Organization, including:
- Official instructional books on Taijiquan, Qigong, Kung Fu, Self-Defense, and Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Structured and detailed YMAA training videos, supporting proper learning of forms, techniques, breathing, and mental exercises
- Specialized articles by Dr. Yang and senior YMAA members, covering theoretical and practical insights into the internal arts
- The YMAA International Curriculum Guide, outlining the educational path and standardized training modules
- Supplementary resources for students, instructors, and researchers across all branches of Taijiquan and Qigong
All of these resources are endorsed by the YMAA Headquarters and serve as the official reference for study and instruction across all branches and representatives worldwide.
Section II: Selected Independent Research Sources
In addition to official YMAA publications, this section includes a curated selection of independent and academically credible texts in the fields of Yoga, psychosomatic therapy, and philosophy. These resources reflect over a decade of dedicated research, clinical experience, and in-depth study of authentic Eastern traditions, handpicked and approved by the course instructor and researcher, Aryanmehr.
- Authentic Yoga texts, including classical commentaries on the Yoga Sutras, and primary sources from Hatha, Kriya, and Viniyoga traditions, as well as reputable modern works
- Clinical and practical guides in body-mind therapy, integrating breathwork, somatic movement, and awareness
- Comparative studies bridging Yoga, Qigong, and Taijiquan, focusing on bioenergetics, meditation, and inner health
Though these works are not published by YMAA, they are considered highly relevant, scientifically aligned, and philosophically consistent with YMAA’s standards and the mission of our school. They serve as valuable extensions to your training and study.
Choose Your Sources Wisely
We believe that deep, authentic education requires access to documented, credible, and approved resources—whether from within the YMAA official system or the broader landscape of parallel, time-honored traditions shaped by rigorous research and lived practice.
Latest Reasearches
Listening, Following, Sticking, Adhering | Four Principles of Push Hands, in Qigong and in Life
دو نفر دستهایشان را به هم میرسانند و چیزی از مرز تماس میگذرد: نیرویی که هنوز نام ندارد. آنچه تمرین میپروراند پیروزی بر دیگری نیست، بلکه بدنی است که میتواند نیرو را احساس کند، با آن برود، پیوسته بماند و از هم نپاشد. زندگی هم بیوقفه از همین مرز میگذرد. این چهار اصل، شیوهی ملاقات با آنچه میرسد است.
Qi, the Dao, and Cell Biology
Both Western and Eastern medical traditions base their definition of health on the correct functioning of bodily systems. In the Western paradigm, this is considered optimal cellular metabolism. In the Eastern model, this is considered the smooth flow of qi. Which concept is correct? They both are.
Effortless Being | Wu Wei, Karma Yoga, and the Secret of Work That Doesn’t Come from Force
Anyone who has done creative work for years knows this moment. For hours you have pressed on a problem with all your strength, and nothing has moved. Then you let go, take a walk, pour some tea, and the solution quietly appears from a place you weren’t looking. We usually call it “inspiration” and move on. But two ancient traditions did not treat it as mere good luck. They saw it as a principle of how to act, and they built practices around it.
Qìgōng Grand Circulation Exercises
In Qìgōng we say “Where the mind goes, energy flows.” Or more traditionally, the “Yi leads the Qì”; your intention leads your energy. You can think of your intention as your core consciousness merged with, or “riding on”, your most subtle energy. How do you “lead Qì to the palms”? Bring your mind to the palms, and energy increases there.
Advanced Taiji Ball Training (高級太極球之練習)
The following exercises are a sample of how you may take your tai chi training even further. As you will see, there is no limit as to how much you can train. It is up to you to challenge yourself to reach deeper levels of understanding and excel at taiji ball training.
A Busy Mind, a Tired Body: Where Does Fatigue Come From?
Fatigue does not always come from physical work; sometimes, an overactive mind—through rumination, worry, and constant scenario-building—drains our energy more than the body does. This text offers an integrated perspective from neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and Eastern traditions to explain why mindful movement, breathing, and present-moment awareness can reduce mental fatigue and restore energy.