A unique new and enlightening text on the ancient Chinese Art of Qigong (Ch'i Kung) brought up to date with the world's first ever description of Qi (Ch'i or Bioenergy) is and does. Illustrated throughout with detailed exercises, descriptions and safety advice. Baduanjin or Pa Tuan Chin 'Eight Strands of Silk Brocade' is also illustrated in all three methods, Seated, Basic Standing and Advanced. This is the "new safer" Standardised Set and is recommended for health care as well as health care workers as an invaluable tool to aid health and healing. The author has been practising and studying Internal and Healing Arts since around 1971.

Taoist philosophy explained in a practical way with illustrations and Teaching Ideas for Schools and all educational facilities. Ideal learning tool as well as a clear guide for those who have long been baffled by intellectual translations of Taoist philosophySuitable for: Junior Schools, High Schools, Colleges and Universities teaching religion and philosophy, Chinese/English Schools, Taoist Art Centres teaching T'ai Chi Ch'uan, Hsing-I or Pa Kua, Ch'i Kung, TCM or related subjects, anyone interested in understanding "alternative" philosophies or religions as a change in life direction. A4 Saddle-stitched and Large Print.