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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
Qigong Meditation: Methods of Stopping Thought (Zhi Nian)
Before you start, you should understand that there are no techniques, which are absolutely effective for everybody. It depends on the individual. It may also depend on the situation and timing. Remember that the final goal of regulating your thoughts is to reach “the thought of no thought.”
Yoga and the Roots of Modern Somatics: Bridging Eastern Inner Traditions with Contemporary Mind-Body Sciences
In contemporary science, Somatics is recognized as a holistic approach to body and mind, emphasizing inner awareness, lived bodily experience, and nervous system regulation. Although the term emerged in the West during the 20th century, many of its core principles are rooted in ancient traditions, particularly Yoga and other Eastern inner systems. This article explores the historical and philosophical connection between Yoga and modern Somatics, the role of Yoga in redefining therapeutic approaches, and its influence on today’s scientific models.
Martial Ethics: The Pillars of Traditional Martial Arts’ Endurance
In the authentic schools of martial arts, techniques and physical skills are only part of the path. The true foundation of martial arts lies in ethics and character—the “Wu De” (武德 – Martial Morality), which in Chinese, Japanese, Iranian, and many other civilizations is recognized as the bridge between power and responsibility. Great masters have always emphasized: “One who relies only on the strength of the arm shortens the life of their art; but one who centers on morality will pass on their legacy for generations.”
Dámó’s Strengthening Qigong (達磨壯氣功): A Study on the Origins, Structure, and Traditional Functions of Internal Practices
In the internal and martial traditions of the East, it has always been emphasized that the cultivation of body and spirit must proceed hand in hand. One of the pillars of this teaching is a practice known as Qigong (氣功), which in its essence embodies continuity, discipline, and the unification of body, breath, and mind.
Angles of Benefit: The Dynamic Equilibrium Between Peak and Recovery
Being constantly at your peak—physically or mentally—may, at first glance, seem like a sign of health. But on closer examination, we find that a “100% maximum” state sustained over time allows no room for flexibility or breathing space in the body and mind’s intricate systems. We are not dealing with a linear model (all or nothing), but rather a dynamic and cyclical system.
Neijing Tu: The “Inner Landscape” Diagram
Neijing Tu (內經圖) is closely connected with Chinese medicine. This work is considered a classic in Taoist internal alchemy practice. Using landscape painting metaphorically, it depicts the functions of human organs, the roles of various body parts, and the emotional stages throughout the practice. The diagram uses imagery to point to the dual cultivation of essence (jing) and life (sheng), revealing their true meaning in the unity of heaven and humanity. It has been praised by later generations as the "first image of Chinese health preservation." As a classic, the time of its creation has always been a subject of debate.