| Description |
xvii, 316 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-297) and index. |
| Contents |
1. The promise of qi -- 2. Simple yet profound -- 3. The three treasures : unity, harmony, diversity -- 4. The ten phases of cultivating and mastering qi -- 5. Phase 1 : discover qi -- 6. Phase 2 : gather qi -- 7. Phase 3 : circulate qi -- 8. Phase 4 : purify qi -- 9. Phase 5 : direct qi -- 10. Phase 6 : conserve qi -- 11. Phase 7 : store qi -- 12. Phase 8 : transform qi -- 13. Phase 9 : dissolve in qi -- 14. Phase 10 : transmit qi -- 15. The practice : your qigong and tai chi owner's manual -- 16. The light of science on qi -- 17. The supreme ultimate. |
| Summary |
With the help of 125 illustrations, the author describes a number of qigong and tai chi tools, practices, and techniques for accessing and utilizing the power of qi to increase vitality, longevity, and sexual potency as well as achieve and maintain optimal health and inner peace. |
| Subject |
Qi gong.
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Medicine, Chinese.
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Medicine -- Religious aspects.
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Tai chi.
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Qi.
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Tai Ji.
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Breathing Exercises.
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Relaxation Therapy.
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Medicine, Chinese. (OCoLC)fst01015214
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Medicine -- Religious aspects.
(OCoLC)fst01015038
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Qi gong. (OCoLC)fst01084835
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Tai chi. (OCoLC)fst01142027
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| ISBN |
0809295288 |
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9780809295289 |
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