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Qigong is an aspect of traditional Chinese medicine that involves
coordinating breathing patterns with physical postures to maintain
health and well-being. Liu Zi Jue: Six Sounds Approach to Qigong
Breathing Exercises is an accessible, fully-illustrated guide to
this particular qigong exercise, which focuses on breath control.
Liu Zi Jue regulates and controls the rise and fall of Qi (vital
energy) through the inhalation and exhalation of six sounds. The
exercises feature slow, gentle movements that are safe and easy to
learn and are suitable for people of all ages and in all conditions
of health. The routine strengthens the liver, heart, spleen, lungs
and kidneys, thus helping to balance the energy and functions of
the internal organs, and has also been shown to have a calming
effect and to alleviate stress. Each routine is described
step-by-step, and is illustrated with photographs and key points.
The authors also point out common mistakes and offer advice on how
to correct these. Complemented by an appendix of acupuncture points
and accompanied by a digital download, this book will be of
interest to Qigong and Tai Chi practitioners at all levels,
students of martial arts and anyone interested in Chinese culture.
Qigong is an aspect of traditional Chinese medicine that involves
coordinating breathing patterns with physical postures to maintain
health and well-being. Ba Duan Jin: Eight-Section Qigong Exercises
is an accessible, fully-illustrated guide to this particular qigong
exercise, which has been shown to improve the respiratory,
cardiovascular and immune systems. The Ba Duan Jin exercise dates
back to the Song Dynasty, and is broken down into eight sections,
each of which focuses on a different physical area. The routine
enhances limb strength and flexibility of the joints, and also
fortifies the nerves. It can help in the treatment of illnesses
such as osteoporosis and is also beneficial for mental health. Each
routine is described step-by-step, and is illustrated with
photographs and key points. The authors also point out common
mistakes and offer advice on how to correct these. Complemented by
an appendix of acupuncture points and accompanied by access to
online video material, this book will be of interest to Qigong and
Tai Chi practitioners at all levels, students of martial arts and
anyone interested in Chinese culture.
Qigong is an aspect of traditional Chinese medicine that involves
coordinating breathing patterns with physical postures to maintain
health and well-being. Yi Jin Jing/ Tendon-Muscle Strengthening
Exercises is an accessible, fully-illustrated guide to a particular
qigong exercise that focuses on turning and flexing the spine.
Based on the twelve traditional routines of Yi Jin Jing, the
exercises covered in the book feature soft, extended, even
movements that invigorate the limbs and internal organs. In
particular, practice of the Yi Jin Jing exercises improves
flexibility, balance and muscular strength, and has a beneficial
effect on the respiratory system. Each routine is described
step-by-step and is illustrated with photographs and key points.
The authors also point out common mistakes and offer advice on how
to correct these. Complemented by an appendix of acupuncture points
and accompanied by online material, this book will be of interest
to Qigong and Tai Chi practitioners at all levels, students of
martial arts and anyone interested in Chinese culture.
Qigong is an aspect of traditional Chinese medicine that involves
coordinating breathing patterns with physical postures to maintain
health and well-being. Wu Qin Xi: Five-Animal Qigong Exercises is
an accessible, fully-illustrated guide to a particular qigong
exercise that imitates the movements of animals and birds. The book
explores the development of the five-animal exercises from the work
of Hua Tua, a leading physician of the Eastern Han Dynasty whose
inspiration came from the observation of tigers, deer, bears,
monkeys and birds. He came to the conclusion that wild creatures
regularly performed certain exercises which can be replicated in
order to build up the constitution and improve life skills. Each
routine is described step-by-step, and is illustrated with
photographs and key points. The authors also point out common
mistakes and offer advice on how to correct these. Complemented by
an appendix of acupuncture points and accompanied by online
content, this book will be of interest to Qigong and Tai Chi
practitioners at all levels, students of martial arts and anyone
interested in Chinese culture.
The 12-movement qigong form presented is taken from over 50 forms
developed by Professor Zhang Guangde, one of the world's leading
qigong teachers, and can be practised in both seated and standing
positions. The movements are graceful and easy to learn, and are
based on the tenets of Chinese Medicine, working with the Zang Fu
organs, the meridians, yin-yang, the Five Elements, and qi and
blood. The book provides step-by-step, fully-illustrated
instruction for both standing and seated practice, learning tips
and health benefits for each movement, and also a brief account on
the origins and characteristics of the exercises. An accompanying
DVD features a video demonstrating the form and additional
information on its history and origins, and a CD provides options
for verbal instructions to lead the practitioner through the
exercises, or music to accompany them. Through integrating
breathing exercises into Yangsheng, the 12 steps are effective for
promoting good health, preserving life and cultivating the spirit,
and they are suitable for all ages. The book will be invaluable for
people who wish to learn a simple yet powerful form, and for
teachers looking for effective forms to teach groups, especially
children, people with disabilities and older people.
A set of exciting and unusual Taiji Stick qigong exercises is
presented in this accessible introduction. Embodying the concepts
of taiji, the movements emphasise the harmony of yin and yang, man
and nature. Appropriate for all levels of experience and for all
age groups, this new set of easy-to-learn exercises distils the
essence of traditional stick practice, guides body movements and
the movement of the stick, and coordinates directed breathing and
imagination. The book provides step-by-step, fully-illustrated
instruction, and includes an account of the origins of the
movements and guidance for practice. Also included are helpful
learning tips for each movement, and details of the health
benefits. Downloadable online content features a video
demonstrating the form and additional information on its history
and origins, and provides options for verbal instructions to lead
the practitioner through the exercises, or music to accompany them.
The book is an authoritative resource that will help students and
practitioners of taiji, qigong, martial arts and Chinese medicine
perfect and deepen their practice. It is also an excellent
practical introduction for anyone with an interest in the ancient
health and martial practices of China.
Mawangdui Daoyin Shu presents a series of qigong forms based on
those shown on the famous silk paintings excavated from the
Mawangdui tombs of Changsha, Hunan Province. Discovered in the
1970s alongside a wealth of classical texts, they are among the
oldest and best preserved silk works in China, and provide a
fascinating insight into the early history of qigong. Dating from
the Han Dynasty, these easy-to-learn movements work with the flow
of vital energy through the meridians and encourage connection
between the external movements of the body and the internal
activity of the mind. Through rising and squatting, extending and
withdrawing the limbs, bending and stretching, the movements help
maintain health and cultivate the spirit. The book provides
step-by-step, fully-illustrated instruction on the Mawangdui Daoyin
Shu, and includes a brief account of the origins of the movements,
with additional learning tips for each movement, and information
about the health benefits. Additional downloadable content features
a video demonstrating the form and additional information on its
history and origins, and provides options for verbal instructions
to lead the practitioner through the exercises, or music to
accompany them. This accessible and beautiful form will be of
interest to experienced practitioners and beginners alike, and
especially to those interested in the authentic connection with
forms practised in ancient China.
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