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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.

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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.

Inhalt

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