| Edition |
First trade paperback edition. |
| Description |
xix, 427 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 397-409) and index. |
| Contents |
1. What is qigong -- 2. Roots and branches : the history of qigong -- 3. The three treasures : a Chinese model of body energy -- 4. Qigong science : correlates of healing energy -- 5. Does it really work : the experimental evidence -- 5. The time and place of practice -- 6. The posture of power -- 8. Fang song gong : the art of relaxation -- 9. Healthy breathing -- 10. Standing like a tree -- 11. Qigong meditation -- 12. Active qigong -- 13. An-mo gong : self-healing massage -- 14. The energy of the emotions -- 15. External qi healing : Chinese therapeutic touch -- 16. The complete qigong workout -- 17. Benefits and dangers of qigong -- 18. The dao of diet -- 19. Have a cup of tea -- 20. The art of clouds and rain -- 21. Closing the circle : signs of mastery, signs of stupidity. |
| Subject |
Qi gong.
|
|
Breathing exercises.
|
|
Taoist meditations.
|
| Added Title |
Chʻi kung chih tao |
|
Art and science of Chinese energy healing |
| ISBN |
0345421094: $14.95 |
|
9780345421098 |
|
