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The Root of Chinese Qigong 3rd. Ed.: Qigong Foundation

Autor Jwing Ming Yang
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 6 sep 2022
Long considered a classic text by teachers and students, The Root of Chinese Qigong offers the principles and theories of qigong practice.
This third edition includes
  • Updated pīnyīn that includes diacritical tonal marks (for proper pronunciation of Chinese words).
  • Updated Chinese text character font (providing better readability).
Dr. Yang is acclaimed for helping readers understand qigong concepts deeper and more clearly by expressing them in familiar methods for the Western mind. He takes these ancient concepts and presents them in a logical way that helps practitioners stay on the right path to deepen knowledge and skill.
In this book Dr. Yang teaches sitting and standing meditation, demonstrates qi massage techniques, and examines 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. He further explains important concepts such as the Three Treasures and regulating the body, breath, and mind.
Contents include
  • Qigong’s history
  • Basic concepts of qigong
  • Qi and the human body
  • The five categories of qigong
  • Regulating body, breath and mind
  • Regulating your essence, qi and spirit
  • Key points for improving practice
  • A detailed look at qi channels and vessels in the body
Whatever style of qigong you may practice, making sense of qigong theory and principles is the best way of achieving your goals sooner, more accurately, and deeper.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781594399121
ISBN-10: 1594399123
Pagini: 336
Dimensiuni: 209 x 236 x 23 mm
Greutate: 0.75 kg
Ediția:3rd edition
Editura: YMAA Publication Center
Seria Qigong Foundation


Notă biografică

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a world-renowned author, scholar, and teacher of qigong and Chinese martial arts. He has been involved in martial arts since 1961 and maintains over 55 schools in 18 countries. Dr. Yang's writing and teaching include the subjects of qigong, kung fu, tai chi chuan, massage, and meditation. He is the author of over 35 books and 80 videos. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches and resides at his YMAA Retreat Center in Arcada, California.

Cuprins

About the Author
Introduction
Forewords
PART ONE. GENERAL INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1. Introduction
1-1. Prelude
1-2. General Definition of Qì and Qìgōng
1-3. About This Book
Chapter 2. History of Qìgōng
2-1. Before the Hàn Dynasty (Before 206 BCE)
2-2. From the Hàn Dynasty to the Beginning of the Liáng Dynasty (206 BCE-502 CE)
2-3. From the Liáng Dynasty to the End of the Qīng Dynasty (502 CE- 1911 CE)
2-4. From the End of the Qīng Dynasty to the Present (After 1911 CE)
Chapter 3. Basic Concepts of Qìgōng
3-1. The Three Treasures ? Jīng, Qì, and Shén
3-2. Yì and Xīn
3-3. Elixir Field
3-4. Three Flowers Reach the Top
3-5. Five Qì's Toward Their Origins
Chapter 4. Qì and the Human Body
4-1. About Qì
4-2. Qì and Bio-Electromagnetic Energy
4-3. Some Hypotheses
4-4. Opening the Qì Gates
Chapter5. Categories of Qìgōng
5-1. Qìgōng and Religion
5-2. Categories of Qìgōng
Chapter6. Qìgōng Theory
6-1. Introduction
6-2. External Elixir
6-3. Internal Elixir
PART TWO. GENERAL KEYS TO QÌGŌNG TRAINING
Chapter 7. General Concepts
7-1. Introduction
7-2. Building Qì
7-3. Kǎn and Lí
Chapter 8. Regulating the Body
8-1. Introduction
8-2. Relaxation Theory
8-3. Relaxation Practice
8-4. Rooting, Centering, and Balancing
Chapter 9. Regulating the Breath
9-1. Breathing and Health
9-2. Regulating the Breath
9-3. The Different Methods of Qìgōng Breathing
9-4. General Keys to Regulating Normal Breathing
9-5. Six Stages of Regulating the Breath
Chapter 10. Regulating the Emotional Mind
10-1. Introduction
10-2. Xīn, Yì, and Niàn
10-3. Methods of Stopping Thought
10-4. Yì and Qì
10-5. Yì and the Five Organs
10-6. Xīn, Yì, and Shén
Chapter 11. Regulating the Essence
11-1. Introduction
11-2. Strengthening Your Kidneys
11-3. Regulating the Essence
Chapter 12. Regulating the Qì
12-1. Introduction
12-2. What Qì Should be Regulated?
12-3. Regulating the Qì
Chapter 13. Regulating the Spirit
13-1. Introduction
13-2. Regulating the Spirit
Chapter 14. Important Points in Qìgōng Practice
14-1. Introduction
14-2. Common Experiences for Qìgōng Beginners
14-3. Sensations Commonly Experienced in Still Meditation
14-4. Deviations and Corrections
14-5. Twenty-Four Rules for Qìgōng Practice
PART THREE. THE QÌ CHANNELS AND VESSELS
Chapter 15. General Concepts
15-1. Introduction
Chapter 16. The Twelve Primary Qì Channels
16-1. Introduction
16-2. The Twelve Primary Channels
16-3. Important Points
Chapter 17. The Eight Extraordinary Qì Vessels
17-1. Introduction
17-2. The Eight Extraordinary Vessels
PART FOUR. CONCLUSION
Chapter 18. One Hundred and One Questions
Chapter 19. Conclusion
Appendix A. Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms
Index