Improve your health, cure illnesses, and overcome the stresses of daily living with Qigong training! 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 foundations 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 explains important concepts such as the Three Treasures and regulating the body, breath, and mind. Whatever qigong style you practice, you'll find the keys to successful training in The Root of Chinese Qigong. >Improve your health with qi training >Learn the secrets that will advance your practice >Relieve stress with simple breathing techniques >Discover the foundations of Chinese medicine >Eliminate tension with soothing relaxation exercises >Includes more than seventy-five detailed photographs & illustrations! 'For those who are interested in learning the basic concepts and practical applications of Qigong as a means of cultivating health and longevity, The Root of Chinese Qigong provides an excellent and comprehensive overview.' - Daniel Reid, author of The Complete Guide to Chinese Health & Healing (from his foreword) '...we are in Dr. Yang's debt for this definitive guide to better health and well-being.' -Irwin H. Rosenberg, Professor of Medicine & Nutrition. Director, The Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University (from his foreword)

235 x 185mm, 78 illustrations

336pp

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Health/Longevity      Martial Arts      Qigong/Chi Kung