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Prix Bushido French Book Award WINNER - 1997 Qigong training can improve your health, cure illness, and help you overcome the stress of daily living. Qigong is the study of Qi, or vital energy, that circulates in the human body, and it has been practiced by the Chinese for thousands of years. Qigong is a unique and comprehensive approach to health and longevity, and can be trained by anyone. Get the most from your practice by understanding the principles and foundation of this ancient science. Dr. Yang teaches sitting and standing meditation, demonstrates massage techniques, and explores the Qi pathways in your body. He explains correct breathing methods, shares secrets for quieting the mind, and discusses how to increase your body's Qi supply. In addition, he also explains important concepts such as the Three Treasures and regulating the body, breath, and mind. Whatever style you practice, you'll find the keys to successful training in The Root of Chinese Qigong. • Improve your health with Qi (vital energy) training. • Relieve stress with simple breathing techniques. • Learn the secrets that will advance your practice. • Discover the foundations of Chinese medicine. • Eliminate tension with soothing relaxation exercises. • Includes more than sixty detailed photos and illustrations.
Finalist - 2014 IndieFab Book AwardsThe Internal Foundation of Tai Chi Chuan Tai chi chuan is an internal martial art that uses soft/round movements to redirect an opponent's incoming force. Qigong exercises are an internal method of increasing and circulating your body's energy (qi). This book teaches tai chi qigong exercises that are useful for improving your tai chi skills and overall health. If you already know a tai chi form, here are a few ways you will use tai chi qigong to reach new levels of skill and ability: - To feel qi- To regulate body, breathing, and intention- To learn how to use intention to lead qi- To learn how to circulate qi- To learn how to expand qi- To learn how to use qi to energize muscles- To accelerate the health benefits of tai chi If you don't know tai chi, but want to benefit from qigong exercises, here are a few ways tai chi qigong can help you: - The exercises are short and easy to learn- They help reduce stress- They loosen muscles and joints- They stimulate qi flow- They can help develop a strong immune system- They sharpen concentration- They build a deeper awareness of breath and body coordination