A Complete Guide to Chi-Gung: The Principles and Practice of the Ancient Chinese Path to Health, Vigor, and Longevity

Author:   Daniel Reid
Publisher:   Shambhala Publications Inc
ISBN:  

9781570625435


Pages:   336
Publication Date:   07 March 2000
Format:   Paperback
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A Complete Guide to Chi-Gung: The Principles and Practice of the Ancient Chinese Path to Health, Vigor, and Longevity


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"Chi-gung can be practiced by anyone, regardless of age or physical fitness. A guide to the history, theory and practice of chi-gung, the ancient Taoist system of health rooted in movement, breathing, meditation, and massage Chi-gung,which literally means ""energy work""- is a system of cultivating health, vitality, and longevity that is based on the fundamental principles of Taoism and the laws of nature. Practiced by the Chinese for thousands of years,chi-gungworks with the energy found in all living things to help rid the body of the imbalances that sap our strength and give rise to disease. The simple, meditative movements, breathing exercises, and massage techniques that are the basis ofchi-gungcan be practiced by anyone, regardless of age or physical fitness. Originally published under the title Harnessing the Power of the Universe, this book provides a detailed overview ofchi-gung, describing the techniques of movement, breathing, and massage that are intrinsic to this ancient Taoist system of health."

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Author:   Daniel Reid
Publisher:   Shambhala Publications Inc
Imprint:   Shambhala Publications Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.465kg
ISBN:  

9781570625435


ISBN 10:   1570625433
Pages:   336
Publication Date:   07 March 2000
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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Virtually everything one needs to know about the practice of chi-gung. --NAPRA Review


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Daniel Reid is a leading Western authority on traditional Chinese medicine and Taoist healing practices and has studied and practiced Chinese medicine for over twenty years. He is the author of The Complete Book of Chinese Health and Healing (Shambhala, 1993, 1994).

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