Qigong Exercises

Qigong (meaning literally internal energy exercises) a general term for many different forms of meditational and therapeutic exercises, popular in China since ancient times. The Sinew-Transforming Exercises, a literal translation from the Chinese name Yijin Jing, are a traditional form of such Qigong exercises for overcoming disease and prolonging life of very ancient origin.

Characterized by graceful movements just like those of Taiji Quan and Shaolin Quan which are better known to the outside world, the Sinew-Transforming Exercises have a style as robust as Shaolin and yet as supple as Taiji. They differ from modern free exercises in that they integrate the exercise of the body and extremities with conscious control of movement by the mind.
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Chi gung is a 3,000-year-old physical discipline that practitioners consider to be more essential to health than cardiovascular exercise. The ancient system, called the "internal martial arts," emphasizes improving the life force flow, chi, by opening the body's energy centers. These simple exercises derive their power from repetition. They are illustrated in more than 300 watercolors based on ancient Chinese scrolls and cave paintings.

The energies of negative emotions, stress, and tension, and the weight of past illnesses, all accumulate in the abdominal center, causing energy blockages and congestion. When this occurs, all vital functions stagnate and myriad problems arise. Practicing the self-healing techniques of Chi Nei Tsang removes this stagnation and detoxifies and rejuvenates the vital organs.

Take a chi kung relaxation break in a busy day. This system of exercise from China combines stillness or gentle movement with calm, regular breathing. Teach Yourself Chi Kung's easy-to-follow routines, tailored to the Western lifestyle, show how to use chi kung to relieve stress, focus the mind, and reenergize the spirit.

_Advanced Chi Nei Tsang_ presents advanced techniques to release negative energy from the body and reestablish a healthy flow of vital energy to internal tissues and organs. This book includes techniques for detoxifying and rejuvenating the body and works with the navel center, where negative energy accumulates.

Having control over breathing is a millenary tradition belonging to traditional Chinese medicine and occupying an important place next to acupuncture, massage, and diet. The Qi Gong exercises introduced and explained in this book help to heal, enhance physical capabilities, preserve health, and restore equilibrium. Also emphasizing the spiritual and meditative dimensions of this practice, this detailed guide encourages harmonizing the body and spirit in order to attain balance and happiness.

 
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Providing a flexible approach for readers of different ages and lifestyles, this book proposes that Qi Gong is necessary for vitality, longevity, and serenity for everyone. Through a simple technique which associates body movements to breathing and concentration, Qi Gong restores vital energy and keeps the body healthy and agile.

 
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Exercise and heal your mind, body, and spirit with this ancient Chinese practice. QiGong is an ancient Chinese system of exercise that helps you combat stress, prevent disease, and promote fitness and relaxation. In China, QiGong is so widely practiced for health and longevity that it makes an important contribution to health on a nationwide basis. This attractive introduction provides a brief history of QiGong, followed by step-by-step exercises that concentrate on the three core areas of QiGong, . By following these exercises you reeducate your mind and body and through self-exploration, adopt new ways of living that eliminate and reduce the effects of depression, fatigue, and stress–and will make your life altogether more pleasurable and fulfilling.

Reveals for the general reader the energy techniques originally taught in ancient China to emperors and generals.

A guide to strengthening and repairing the tendons to fight aging. _Tendon Nei Kung_ shows how strengthening the tendons can lead to more energy, healthier organs, and prevention of arthritis. The author explains how to practice the postures alone or with a partner.