Qigong for Health and Martial Arts : Exercises and Meditation by Jwing-Ming Yang (1998, Trade Paperback)

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Qigong for Health and Martial Arts : Exercises & Meditation, Paperback by Yang, Jwing-Ming, ISBN 1886969574, ISBN-13 9781886969575, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Increase your strength, improve your health, and discover greater martial power with ten separate sets of Qigong exercises. A special chapter discusses the application and uses of Qi and Qigong for enhancing martial arts ability as well as a section on soothing massage techniques to help recover quickly from various injuries.

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PublisherYMAA Publication Center
ISBN-101886969574
ISBN-139781886969575
eBay Product ID (ePID)682735

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Edition2
Book TitleQigong for Health and Martial Arts : Exercises and Meditation
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicHealing / Energy (Qigong, Reiki, Polarity), Martial Arts & Self-Defense
Publication Year1998
FeaturesRevised
IllustratorYes
GenreBody, Mind & Spirit, Sports & Recreation
AuthorJwing-Ming Yang
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight14.5 Oz
Item Length9.4 in
Item Width7.2 in

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LCCN97-062516
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal613.7/1
Table Of ContentContents About the Author viii Foreword xii Preface xiii Chapter 1. Introduction 1 1-1. General Introduction 1 1-2. Historical Survey of Chinese Qigong 3 1-3. General Principles of Chinese Qigong 9 1-4. Popular Martial Styles of Qigong Training 12 Chapter 2. Wai Dan Qigong (External Elixir) 18 2-1. Introduction 18 2-2. Principles of Wai Dan Qigong 18 2-3. Da MoAEs Yi Jin Jing Exercises 20 2-4. Other Popular Wai Dan Exercises 28 Chapter 3. Nei Dan Qigong (Internal Elixir) 64 3-1. Introduction 64 3-2. Principles of Nei Dan Qigong 67 3-3. Nei Dan Meditation Training 74 3-4. Qi Enhancement and Transport Training 89 3-5. Massage and Exercises after Meditation 97 Chapter 4. Qigong and Health 107 4-1. Introduction 107 4-2. Chinese Diagnosis 108 4-3. Acupuncture 115 4-4. Massage and Rubbing 119 4-5. Other Medical Qigong Practices for Good Health 138 Chapter 5. Martial Arts Applications 142 5-1. Introduction 142 5-2. Cavity Press 143 5-3. Sealing the Vein and Sealing the Breath 149 5-4. Golden Bell Cover or Iron Shirt 151 Conclusion 153 Appendix A. Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms 155 Index 173
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisIncrease your strength, improve your health, and discover greater martial power with ten separate sets of Qigong exercises. A special chapter discusses the application and uses of Qi and Qigong for enhancing martial arts ability as well as a section on soothing massage techniques to help recover quickly from various injuries., Increase your strength, improve your health, and develop explosive martial power with Qigong - the cultivation of your body's internal energy. Renown Qigong and martial arts master Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming explains how and why Qigong can improve your martial training, and presents ten complete sets of proven Qigong exercises for martial artists and health seekers. You'll gain muscular strength and vitality, increase your fighting power, and learn meditation training for improved concentration and longevity. This book also includes healing Qigong exercises and soothing massage techniques to help you recover more quickly from injury. In addition, Dr. Yang discusses Qigong and health, and charts the major cavities used in the martial arts. Develop explosive martial power. Recover quickly from injury. Choose from ten Qigong training sets. Easily integrated with any martial style. Over 200 photographs and illustrations., Increase your strength, improve your health, and develop explosive martial power with Qigong - the cultivation of your body's internal energy. Renown Qigong and martial arts master Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming explains how and why Qigong can improve your martial training, and presents ten complete sets of proven Qigong exercises for martial artists and health seekers.You'll gain muscular strength and vitality, increase your fighting power, and learn meditation training for improved concentration and longevity. This book also includes healing Qigong exercises and soothing massage techniques to help you recover more quickly from injury. In addition, Dr. Yang discusses Qigong and health, and charts the major cavities used in the martial arts. Develop explosive martial power. Recover quickly from injury. Choose from ten Qigong training sets. Easily integrated with any martial style. Over 200 photographs and illustrations., Increase your strength, improve your health, and develop explosive martial power with Qigong - the cultivation of your body's internal energy. Renown Qigong and martial arts master Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming explains how and why Qigong can improve your martial training, and presents ten complete sets of proven Qigong exercises for martial artists and health seekers.You'll gain muscular strength and vitality, increase your fighting power, and learn meditation training for improved concentration and longevity. This book also includes healing Qigong exercises and soothing massage techniques to help you recover more quickly from injury. In addition, Dr. Yang discusses Qigong and health, and charts the major cavities used in the martial arts.Develop explosive martial power.Recover quickly from injury.Choose from ten Qigong training sets.Easily integrated with any martial style.Over 200 photographs and illustrations.
LC Classification NumberRA781.8.Y3638 1998

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  • A great primer for history and practice of Chinese energy work

    Dr. Yang as always gives a great look at the history of chi kung and it's influence of and by Taoism and Buddhism. This book included demonstration, theory, and practice of various types of energy work including both martial and health. Definitely work buying and highly recommended.

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  • Great author who is master of his subject

    Was well written and informative.

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