George Ellis
For 2,000 years ancient Indian and Chinese breathing techniques have ensured the good health of generations. Filled with photos that demonstrate over 20 yoga postures, 20 Qi Gong techniques and 12 pranayama exercises, this large format book includes a special section that recommends breathing techniques to alleviate a variety of health problems from asthma to insomnia.
192pp, 10x7, illus. ... Paperback
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This special composition was developed in Mainland China by both One Finger Chan Chi Gong Master Li Pei-Hai and the famous composer Cheng Da-Wei. The purpose is to lead the Chi Gong practitioner to complete the whole twelve motions of One Finger Chan Chi Gong sequentially accompanied by the music soothingly and effectively as well as to meditate in the same time.
This music soothes the body and invigorates the spirit, providing an excellent environment for any kind of Chi related practice or healing / massage.
Cassette
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Eleanor McKenzie
Chi kung, meaning 'energy cultivation', is one of the original components of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is at the heart of T'ai Chi. It is an art which combines aerobic conditioning with meditation and relaxation, making it an ideal practice for people of every age and all levels of fitness. A few minutes' practice each day will help you to reclaim the vitality that is naturally yours. Beginning with a basic history of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the book includes a variety of everyday exercise routines as well as sequences which focus on sexual health, women, the ageing process and the workplace. Also included are exercise routines designed to help the body combat a number of common ailments.
128pp, 10x7, illus. ... Paperback
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Wei Yue Sun & Xiao Jing Li
The ancient art of Chi Kung combines healing of mind and body through a system of practices that include breathing, exercise, massage, relaxation, posture and meditation. Hundreds of helpful photos and easy-to-read text show you the sequences of Chi Kung, explain channels and collaterals, yin and yang, and how chi kung affects your energy.
96pp, 10x8, illus. ... Paperback
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Khaleghl Quinn
In this reassessment of the ancient teaching of Chi Kung, Khaleghl Quinn, presenter of the Channel 4 series ‘Stand Your Ground’ and master teacher of Chi Kung, updates the basic principles of this martial art to make them more immediate, accessible and fun. We are shown how to recognise and build an inner strength, while cultivating reserves of energy to shape our days in the ways we like them to be. In a simple and clear way Quinn presents techniques to help us take responsibility for our lives by seeing how our inner reality affects outer reality, how we all have a unique ability to change our life conditions, regardless of gender, colour or class. Cover is heavily scuffed.
144pp, 8.5x5.5 ... Paperback
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Master Lam Kam Chuen
In The Way of Healing Master Lam presents a simple programme of Chi Kung and Tai Chi exercises which will gently improve your chi - the inner energy flow which is vital to good health. Although Chi Kung is a gentle exercise, it is as disciplined as any martial art. Learning to stand still requires concentration, but, once mastered, the simple positions will stabilise your energy, correct postural problems and clear blockages in your internal pathways. The routines are suitable for all ages and levels of fitness and there are special modifications for people with disabilities or those who are in poor health. Written in six chapters, The Way of Healing comprises an Introduction to the Chinese theory of energy and its role in good health; Chapter 1 introduces the basic Chi Kung postures and techniques, with more intensive movements added in Chapters 2 and 3; Chapter 4 explains a variety of massage techniques - based on the Chinese theory of the five energies, water, metal, wood, fire and earth - which can be used to treat minor ailments such as back pain, headaches, twists and sprains. Chapter 5 offers special guidance on using the routines for invalids, or those with restricted physical mobility due to ill health or disability. This best-selling title has been rejacketed and released in a new edition to meet the continuing demand for titles on Chi Kung and TCM.
160pp, 10x7, illus. ... Paperback
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Geoff Pike & Phyllis Pike
In this revised and updated version of the best-selling The Power of Ch’i and its sequel The Power is You, the Pikes offer readers improved health with a simple series of breathing exercises, a practice which takes little time each day. The book reveals the secrets of Chi Kung - ancient Chinese breathing techniques - through clear text and helpful accompanying paragraphs. The nature of Ch’i itself is discussed at length. With just 30 minutes of practice each day, in as little as 4 to 6 weeks, energy improves while stress, fatigue, apathy and other symptoms of ill health begin to diminish.
272pp, 10x7, illus. ... Paperback
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Zhuo, Lade & Wong
Combining the classic Chinese Exercise Book and Chinese Massage for the first time, this comprehensive book of traditional Chinese exercises and massage therapy is for everyone. Chinese Exercise uses a holistic mind/body approach that combines mental and physical activity and self-administered massage. Written by Chinese health writer, Dr Dahong Zhuo, these exercises are tailored to a variety of needs. Chinese Massage is a unique translation of a manual used extensively in China. It explains when massage therapy is appropriate, giving specific directions that integrate traditional Chinese methods with the best of western medicine to promote recovery. Chinese Massage was compiled at the Anhui Medical School in China and expanded by J.Wong and A.R. Lade.
320pp, 9.5x7.5, illus. ... Paperback
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David Carradine
This book presents a simple yet complete beginner's program for understanding and mastering this highly-effectve, low-impact exercise. An interactive approach is enhanced by beautiful photos and clear, concise text, making this the perfect volume for anyone - from the martial artist to the elderly - interested in increasing physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.
144pp, 9x7½, illus. ... Paperback
W G Wan
Illness and old age are changeable, within our control. Illness can be prevented and old age can be improved. This book describes six movements, which, when performed properly, will balance all the meridians in the human body. In this book, the movements are carefully and clearly laid out in serial photographs showing step-by-step sequences of action.
Hardback
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Edward Chang
This is a translation of an official manual compiled, tested and prescribed by Chinese doctors. The exercises will not only help you to keep fit, many are designed to deal with specific problems such as high blood pressure, headaches and backaches, sleeplessness, constipation, colds, indigestion, poor posture, flat feet, arthritis and many others. The exercises are easy to learn and simple to practice.
256pp, 11x8.75, illus. ... Paperback
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Gary Khor
Harnessing and maximizing chi within ourselves is not only essential to our well-being, it is the key to living a truly balanced life in mind, spirit and body. This book, written by an International Tai Chi judge and Grand Master, is a wide-ranging guide to ancient Chinese practices to improve the flow of chi in our lives. This book shows readers how chi works and how to enrich our energy flow through breathing, massage, meditation, diet and Feng Shui. Living Chi also includes a Tai Chi sequence - the Lotus - that will give readers a complete, revitalizing and yet gentle workout.
152pp, 9x6, illus. ... Paperback
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John Alton
Using a series of simple meditative movements (like those found in tai chi), qigong concentrates qi - the vital life force - and circulates this energy around the body to help boost the immune system, preventing illness before it starts, or helping to heal disease even after it has taken root. Living Qigong presents a narrative description of the author's own study of qigong under a famous Chinese master. Then, drawing on Western medicine, Chinese medicine and Eastern philosophies, the author shows how the fundamental principles of qigong are also found in the traditional healing practices of many other cultures. Living Qigong also offers easy-to-follow descriptions of the eight essential qigong movements, accompanied by numerous photographs, so that readers can begin to practice qigong themselves.
192pp, 9¼x8, illus. ... Paperback
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Ken Cohen
Every day, hundreds of millions of people in China practice a series of lifegiving exercises to cultivate strength, vitality, and longevity. The key to this 2,000-year-old system of better health is qi - the vital energy of the universe. Only now are other cultures outside of China beginning to understand and enjoy the benefits of this remarkable source of energy. This information-packed collection contains three bestselling selections with Ken Cohen, an ordained Taoist priest and internationally recognized expert on qigong practice and Chinese energy healing. The Power of Qi collection includes: Taoist Healing Imagery - These healing techniques have been shown to induce what modern researchers call the "alpha-theta" brainwave pattern, a state of blissful clarity and relaxation. You will learn seven advanced Taoist visualizations to build self-awareness, unity of mind and body, and - ultimately - enlightenment. Qigong Meditations - Ken Cohen’s introduction to qigong gives you detailed instructions for three classic meditations to sense and control qi, cleanse the inner organs, enhance your posture from the inside out, and achieve vibrant health. Healthy Breathing - Four step-by-step breathing practices to instantly breathe healing qi into the body every minute of the day. Using both current scientific findings and the enduring principles of qigong, Cohen shows you how to breathe for better health and increased energy.
195 mins. ... 3 Cassettes
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Ellae Elinwood
Along with an overview of Qigong, the book contains everything to get started - choosing the form, teacher, and class best suited to their needs. The book shows the elements of the style - breathing, stances, grounding, expansions, and meditation giving readers hands-on fitness training. Qigong Basics offers a complete introduction and a manual readers can return to for years to come. REMAINDER MARK.
192pp, 9.5x7, illus. ... Paperback
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Shoshanna Katzman
Popular in China for thousands of years, Qigong is the art of cultivating your vital energy through gentle movements and techniques that incorporate breath, sound, visualization and self-massage. Qigong is not simply about physical fitness, but also internal healing. The practice is commonly used in China, and increasingly in the West, to maintain fitness, heal ailments, promote longevity and reverse the aging process. This book provides a 20-minute programme of revitalizing movements and healing postures. The step-by-step Qigong workout aims to help women of all ages improve their overall health and fitness while maintaining youthful skin, eyes, hair and energy. Readers can customize their routine and move beyond the 20-minute workout as they learn to apply the healing powers of Qigong - along with herbal recommendations, dietary remedies and self-accupressure - to specific age-related concerns such as arthritis, hearing loss, weight gain and sexual vitality. Special attention is paid to women's health issues such as menstruation, hot flashes, osteoporosis and breast health.
288pp, 9.25x7.5, illus. ... Paperback
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Claudio Iedwab & Roxanne Standefer
The martial arts are more than just a method of exercise or of fighting and self-defense; they have much to contribute to our understanding of health and fitness. This useful book returns to original sources to explore the history, philosophy, and spirituality of the martial arts. From these traditions the authors have distilled practical information and simple exercises for breathing, body alignment, strength, and flexibility. The authors' knowledge of physiology and kinesiology enables them to interpret the wisdom of the ancient martial arts masters, while their experience in health and fitness instruction enables them to demonstrate how the dynamic principles can be incorporated into modern exercise and physical education programs. As martial artists they share the benefits of the training for mind, body and spirit.
164pp, 9.75x7 ... Paperback
Jiawen Miao
A collection of exercises that are easier to learn than Tai Chi and Qigong, while just as effective for improving your health as aerobics and yoga. Five minutes a day and a focused mind are all you need. All the exercise sets emphasise the importance of circulating the power of chi, the life-force linked to the breath that plays so vital a role in Tai Chi and in the Oriental martial arts. Each set of exercises includes photographs and is simple to perform.
160pp, 9x7.5, illus. ... Paperback
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Charles Chan
Everyone dreams of finding the secret of eternal youth. Taoists in China have a 5000-year history of developing a spiritual philosophy that combines meditative techniques, physical exercises and harmonious ways of living to help people live longer and healthier lives. Now a contemporary master of Taoist wisdom shares these ancient secrets in a complete programme adapted for today's lifestyle. The exercises, meditations and holistic living practices in this practical book can help anyone restore and rejuvenate the body's energies, relax and renew the mind, and live the long and healthy life needed to advance on the path towards spiritual immortality. Though the ancient Taoist sages called the 'immortals' did not really live forever, their lives were extraordinarily long and healthy. Their secrets will help you relax deeply to improve concentration and relieve stress, stimulate your Qi (life energy), use herbal tonics for youthful sexual vigour, detoxify and purify the body and cultivate emotional wellbeing by living according to the natural Tao.
144pp, 10.25x7.5, illus. ... Paperback
Published price £14.99 -- You save £9.00 ... 60%
