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2023/04/13

T'ai Chi & Qigong for Your Health: Historical and Scientific Foundations by Michael A. DeMarco | Goodreads

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Preface

Michael DeMarco, M.A.

Author Bio Notes

CHAPTERS

Immortality in Chinese Thought and Its Influence on Taijiquan and

Qigong

by Arieh Lev Breslow, M.A.

Taiji and Qigong Health Benefits: How and Why They Work

by C.J. Rhoads, D.Ed., M.Ed., Duane Crider, Ph.D., and Dina Hayduk,

D.Ed., M.Ed.

Yang Taiji Practice Through the Eyes of Western Medical Health

Guidelines

by Michael A. DeMarco, M.A.

Fear of Falling: Taijiquan as a Form of Graded In Vivo Exposure Therapy

by Shane Kachur, B.M.R. (P.T), R. Nicholas Carleton, M.A., & Gordon

Asmundson, Ph.D.

Taiji Ruler: Legacy of the Sleeping Immortal

by Kenneth S. Cohen, M.A., M.S.Th.

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T’ai Chi and qigong are popular because of their great reputations as exercises with numerous health-related benefits. Can these benefits simply be results of placebo effects?

Chapters in this e-book not only provide an interesting historical backdrop in which taiji and qigong developed, but also provide scientific support for the efficacy and effects of both modalities.

Breslow’s chapter focuses on Daoist practices associated with their quest for immortality and longevity.
Rhoads, Crider, and Hayduk looks at taiji and qigong with the tools of modern science.
DeMarco compares Yang-style taiji practice of with guidelines provided by the National Institue of Health.
Kachur, Carleton, and Asmundson provide an excellent chapter that gives insight into aspects of taiji practice that improve balance.
The final chapter by Kenneth Cohen offers a history of the taiji ruler as a tool conducive to vitalizing the qi. Included are aspects of design, lineage, and some illustrated exercises, plus details on qi circulation.

For anyone who questions the validity of taiji and qigong as exercise modalities, the collected writings in this book will provide information not available elsewhere. In addition to finding the historical and scientific foundation of these practices, the contents in this book will help improve taiji and qigong practice, bringing the many benefits as claimed for these gems of Chinese culture.

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First published April 7, 2015

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2023/04/12

The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing: Cohen, Kenneth S.: Books

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Acknowledgments

Foreword by Larry Dossey, M.D.

The Pronunciation of Chinese Words

SECTION I: WHAT IS QIGONG:

1. What Is Qigong?

2. Roots and Branches: The History of Qigong

3. The Three Treasures: A Chinese Model of Body Energy

4. Qigong Science: Correlates of Healing Energy

5. Does It Really Work? The Experimental Evidence

SECTION II: QIGONG BASICS

6. The Time and Place of Practice

7. The Posture of Power

8. Fang Song Gong: The Art of Relaxation

9. Healthy Breathing

SECTION I: THE WAY OF HEALING

10. Standing Like a Tree

11. Qigong Meditation

12. Acrive Qigong

13. An-Mo Gone: Self-Healing Massage

14. The Energy of the Emotions

15. External Qi Healing: Chinese Therapeutic Touch

16. The Complere Qigong Workout

17. Benchis and Dangers of Qigong

SECTION IV: QIGONG LIFESTYLE

19. The Das of Diet

19. Have a Cup of Tea!

APPENDICES

A. Dates of Chinese Dynasties

B. A Technical Note on the Concept "Dan Tian"

C. Double-Blind or Double Standard?

D. Benchts of Internal Qigong: Experimental Evidence

E. Glo

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Qigong is an integrated mind-body healing method that has been practiced with remarkable results in China for thousands of years. The Chinese have long treasured qigong for its effectiveness both in healing and in preventing disease, and more recently they have used it in conjunction with modern medicine to cure cancer, immune system disorders, and other life-threatening conditions. Now in this fascinating, comprehensive volume, renowned qigong master and China scholar Kenneth S. Cohen explains how you too can integrate qigong into your life--and harness the healing power that will help your mind and body achieve the harmony of true health.

448 pages
Wellspring/Ballantine
March 9, 1999
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"A long-awaited masterpiece . . . This breakthrough book is destined to become the classic reference on body energy and healing."
--Joan Borysenko, Ph.D.
Author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind

"A TREASURE . . . Those eager to explore the methods of self-healing will learn how in The Way of Qigong. By peering through this modern window into ancient practices, the readers will discover how to gather the breath, move with grace and power, and cultivate the mind."
--Harriet Beinfeld
Coauthor of Between Heaven and Earth

"THIS DEFINITIVE VOLUME . . . IS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE RECENTLY ISSUED BOOK ON THE CHINESE HEALING ART, QIGONG."
--Booklist

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Qigong is an integrated mind-body healing method that has been practiced with remarkable results in China for thousands of years. The Chinese have long treasured qigong for its effectiveness both in healing and in preventing disease, and more recently they have used it in conjunction with modern medicine to cure cancer, immune system disorders, and other life-threatening conditions. Now in this fascinating, comprehensive volume, renowned qigong master and China scholar Kenneth S. Cohen explains how you too can integrate qigong into your life--and harness the healing power that will help your mind and body achieve the harmony of true health.

From the Back Cover
Qigong is an integrated mind-body healing method that has been practiced with remarkable results in China for thousands of years. The Chinese have long treasured qigong for its effectiveness both in healing and in preventing disease, and more recently they have used it in conjunction with modern medicine to cure cancer, immune system disorders, and other life-threatening conditions. Now in this fascinating, comprehensive volume, renowned qigong master and China scholar Kenneth S. Cohen explains how you too can integrate qigong into your life -- and harness the healing power that will help your mind and body achieve the harmony of true health.

About the Author
Kenneth “Bear Hawk” Cohen, is an internationally renowned health educator dedicated to the community of All Relations. He has trained with elder healers from all over the world and followed the path of indigenous wisdom for more than 30 years. Author of The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing and more than 200 journal articles on spirituality and complementary medicine, he lives with his family in the Colorado Rockies.

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QI is the Chinese word for "life energy." According to Chinese medi* JLcine, qi is the animating power thatflowsthrough all living things. A living being isfilledwith it. A dead person has no more qi—the warmth, the life energy is gone. A healthy individual has more than one who is ill. However, health is more than an abundance of qi. Health implies that the qi in our bodies is clear, rather than polluted and turbid, and flowing smoothly, like a stream, not blocked or stagnant.

It is also the life energy one senses in nature. The earth itself is moving, transforming, breathing, and alive with qi. Modern scientists speak the same language as ancient poets when they call the Earth Gαiα, a living being. When we appreciate the beauty of animals,fish,birds,flowers,trees,moun tains, the deep ocean, and floating clouds, we are sensing their qi and feeling an intuitive unity with them. Human beings are part of nature and share qi with the rest of the earth.

Gong means "work" or "benefits acquired through perseverance and practice." Thus, qigong means working with the life energy, learning how to control theflowand distribution of qi to improve the health and harmony of mind and body.

Qigong is a wholistic system of self healing exercise and meditation, an ancient, evolving practice that includes healing posture, movement, self massage, breathing techniques, and meditation. Through these various methods, qi is accumulated and stored in the body, like filling a reservoir. Impure or polluted qi—the essence of disease—can also be cleansed and re* fined into pure, healing qi. The goal of some qigong practices is to discharge and eliminate the impure qi in a manner analogous to breathing. Breathing is a process of absorbing a pure source of energy, oxygen, and eliminating the impure, carbon dioxide. Like proper breathing, qigong practice can make this exchange more efficient.

Qigong is called a "practice" or "training" because, unlike medication, it is not "prescribed" for a limited period of time, but, rather, practiced daily. This is easy to do because qigong is as enjoyable as any sport, yet does not re* quire a great expenditure of time or money. Students generally practice an average of twenty to forty minutes each day. There is no need for special equipment or a large workout space.

Anyone can practice qigong. There are techniques suitable for every age and physical condition. Qigong includes standing, seated, and supine meth ods. W ith only slight adjustments in technique, it is possible to practice most standing exercises from a seated or lying down position. This makes qigong an ideal exercise for the disabled.
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Jay
5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource manual!Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2022
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I have many books about Qigong practice and I am very happy to now include this book in my Qigong library. Kenneth Cohen is very knowledgable and that's why I love this book. To me, this book is a Qigong resource manual in that its more like a college text book or encyclopedia than it is a personal journey through experiential Qigong. So this book is not my "go to" book on Qigong, however, if I want to look something up, chances are that I'll find it in this book. Resource manual, pure and simple.

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Deanna Judd
5.0 out of 5 stars Qigong an answer to a lot of problems, it has helped me feel like there is a sunrise in a new day!Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2021
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This book has given me hope. I have been looking for an alternative solution to help with my back pain besides surgery or pain pills. I think this book is my answer or at least a beginning. It is a slow read, at least for me, but very interesting, making me want to learn more.

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Chuck Crawford
5.0 out of 5 stars Opened my eyes.Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2021
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New information that I was not aware of that sent me on a path of authentic natural healing. Book also introduced me to other publications that were a great asset to improving my quality of life.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Qigonging all the WayReviewed in the United States on February 12, 2016
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Kenneth S. Cohen’s The Way of Qigong is a really great book on Qigong. Some say that the drawings are not adequate to understanding the moves they illustrate; however, we find that if you combine them with the descriptions, it is really quite clear. And this book has everything. Qigong movements and exercises, data about Qigong, research studies about Qigong, nearly everything you would want to know about the subject, even chapters on diet and tea drinking. Not that you won’t want to keep learning, but this is a great place to start, thorough, comprehensive and fascinating.

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crnaples
5.0 out of 5 stars A revelation and a pleasureReviewed in the United States on October 4, 2009
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The Way of QiGong is an extremely well-written and comprehensive history of qigong. Cohen, a China scholar and practitioner extraordinaire, characterizes qigong as "a wholistic system to self-healing exercise and meditation, an ancient, evolving practice that includes healing postures, movement, self-massage, breathing techniques and meditation."

He explains the importance and meaning of qi and then discusses its many aspects--the stance, relaxation and breathing.
Cohen goes on to explain that qigong meditation includes two types of practices-entering tranquility and healing visualization. He compares these to other meditaiton practices and how the practice nourishes and heals the body and mind.

There are helpful illustrations of movements, a chapter on self-healing massage and a suggested year-long practice schedule, among many other details of this classic and healthful practice.

The Way of Qigong is as interesting as it is comprehensive, as fascinating as it is practical, and as complex as it is perfectly simple.

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3.0 out of 5 stars husband usesReviewed in the United States on September 16, 2012
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WE HAVE ONLY HAD THE BOOK FOR A MONTH GOT IT ON AUG, 2012. My husband has anxiey real bad and grinds his teeth in the middle of the night, where he has actually broke them. His patience is non exictand, with doing the things he once loved. He has a pelvice injury that prevents him from doing a lot of things that he once did. So I know this is 50% of the problem. Then I was kicked in the head by a horse and have very bad days.
I have noticed that he is not grinding his teeth as much. In the night I will say breath wright and his face will evenchang look more relaxed and words can not say. When we are out he will say "Oh not breathing correctly" and start breathing. On his bad pain days he will sit and do his breathing. He seems not to grind his teeth, sleeping better, and his patience has even got a little better.

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Daniel L. Grenemyer Sr.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Qigong bookReviewed in the United States on April 20, 2019
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Ken Cohen has done an excellent job in suppling all the necessary information on the vast topic of Qigong. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more on the subject. It also goes hand in hand with his practice DVD, Qigong : Traditional Chinese Exercises for Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit. I have performed Qigong daily for the past year and it has enriched my life.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely useful guide book to keep on hand!Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2015
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A great guide to qigong, very comprehensive and informative. Mostly complete with a great deal of history, science and illustrations to teach proper qigong exercises. Cohen goes so far as to give guidelines for a healthy diet with lists of foods and where they fall in the qigong categorization system and gives sample qigong regimens one could do.

Great to keep on your shelf for a reference in your practice.

ONLY PROBLEM: For some reason this VERY comprehensive and well thought out book fails to have an illustration that maps out the meridians or even the dan tiens! I have no idea why. It's a very strange oversight really.

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StoneMan
5.0 out of 5 stars From Chinese history, ways of Healing body and Calming mind, Deeply - but Nicely explained*Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 8, 2019
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A HUGELY RESPECTED man in Native American ,Chinese and other communities, this authors LONG life in the Chinese medical system "Qigong" , is SO apparent in this excellent volume, which brings ALL you need in order to grasp the world of this - Great Hope for the future -medical system .

Everywhere, but especially where Health systems are being overwhelmed by costs And massive increases in mental health fragility , there is growing need to become aware of many of the basics of Qigongs.

People can be put off by philosophical terminology , but behind all that is the truth - as revealed in modern science - that our reality , and so our health, is really made up of Energies (vibrations) which are much more responsive to SELF-CONTROLLED mind and body practices, than a hospital full of pills and exhausted doctors.

This isn't wacky anymore : my NHS Physiotherapy Doctors are all about the MIND FIRST, and only then, the body... and Tai Chi ( the Movements part of Qigong) is more effective than standard NHS physiotherapy because Tai Chi (and other Qigong disciplines) work on your body And your mind And your Spirit - at the same time, because - only treating them TOGETHER, REALLY WORKS. Kenneth Cohen REALLY gets this, and helps to make the deep stuff Normal for us Ordinary people. Ignore the deeper bits and the history bits of this book if you like, and just get a new way of improving your health AND your ability to COPE with this Life of ours ,which seems to keep getting harder*****

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Mikko Saari
5.0 out of 5 stars Great additionReviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2015
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Easily approachable, with pictures elaborating the techniques. Has a section dealing with beginner mistakes, how to recognize them etc., which is useful and really a must-have for beginners who go without a teacher. And the scientific section and the author's neutral but encouraging take on qigong should make the subject more approachable to beginners.

I don't think the techniques section here is the best you can get from books, Bruce Frantzis covers that better in some of his works. But even if you already have Bruce's books, Ken's book can be of real help and support in finding the proper postures for you. In my opinion you should have both Ken's and Bruce's books even if you have a teacher, so you can check from them that what your teacher gives you is real. Unless you have a more reputable teacher of course.

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Shauna
5.0 out of 5 stars A definitive workReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 10, 2014
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This might be my favourite book of all time (non fiction). It is an absolute treasure chest of knowledge. It is very well written and explained. My knowledge of Qigong has grown so much and everything I have learned through reading this book has made sense to me and I can put it into practical application through my daily life, I am seeing with new eyes! If you have an interest in traditional Chinese techniques such as TCM, acupuncture, tai chi etc then I imagine this is the definitive book on the subject.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I would recommend this book to anyone with a even a slight ...Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2016
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An incredible resource on the subject of Qigong. Here is an author who has clearly put a lot of research into the topic, with both scientific and spiritual analysis of the matter. This book is comprehensive, covering many aspects of Chinese energy healing, it's theories, evidences and of course; how to practice it. I would recommend this book to anyone with a even a slight interest in Qigong/Tai Chi or related matters and I believe it should be an essential reference book to any serious student of such things.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best book about Qigong that I've ever readReviewed in the United Kingdom on May 21, 2019
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This is the best book about Qigong that I've ever read. There's so much to take in and I've learned lots. It's written in an accessible way, yet has great depth to it. Very much recommended.

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Kenneth S. Cohen’s The Way of Qigong is a really great book on Qigong. Some say that the drawings are not adequate to understanding the moves they illustrate; however, we find that if you combine them with the descriptions, it is really quite clear. And this book has everything. Qigong movements and exercises, data about Qigong, research studies about Qigong, nearly everything you would want to know about the subject, even chapters on diet and tea drinking. Not that you won’t want to keep learning, but this is a great place to start, thorough, comprehensive and fascinating.

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Anne

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June 25, 2013

I pick this book up often because there is a wealth of information. I have read the book front to back several times, but I pick it up every couple months and just open to where it goes. I always pick up something new even though I read it before.

This time I spent time in

chapter 12 Active QiGong,
Chapter 14 The energy of emotions and
Chapter 19 Have a Cup of Tea.

The Organ-emotion link was very interesting and the breathing exercises are great. The history and legend of tea and recommended prep for tea.

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Curtis

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January 10, 2012

This was a new discovery to me in a used book store. All that I knew before that was a vague reference to "healing energies" made in a martial arts book. Now there is another paradigm for me to asess vital information about my health. The balance of heat and moisture seemed to make a good barometer for changes in wellbeing, good or bad. I feel like I can finally do something about my own body's chemical composition that will improve my condition. These meditations, like the rest of the Taoist traditions, are beautiful to vizualize and a wonderful way to relax.

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September 13, 2019

Qigong, in the brief time I have practiced its gentle movements and standing meditations, has provided me with various unexpected benefits and a greater sense of calm. That being said, it’s also somewhat difficult to find a non-teacher resource if one wanted to go deeper into the philosophy and workings of qigong. And wow lemme tell ya, he goes deeeeep. I have yet to practice everything in the book, because I have a job that I must go to sometimes, so I cannot vouch for the efficacy of everything in here. The vastness of the material included, however, makes this a must for those interested in working with qi.

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October 25, 2018

Excellent comprehensive book explaining the history and philosophy of qigong in great detail. Essential resource for anyone who is serious about studying this ancient Chinese art. First published in 1997, this book contains timeless wisdom that is just as relevant and practical today. Especially liked the qigong meditations.

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One of my top two recommended reads for people interested in qigong.

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There are many many books written on qigong, yinyang, and Chinese medicine. This is a good introduction .

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Paige

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I've actually been reading this book a little at a time over the last two years and finally finished it.

My first introduction to qigong was a YouTube video routine, and I noticed benefits pretty quickly. I started doing qigong every day a few years back, and incorporating more information from different sources.

Eventually I started reading this book.

I wish I had started with this in the first place! It is full of so much good information and the knowledge that the author provides has added a lot to my practice. I still do some of the flows I learned from my first qigong video that were not covered in this book, but bringing the skills and techniques learned here to those moves improves upon them. I have highlights all over this thing and I'm sure I'll continue to come back to it for reminders or going deeper into particular techniques.

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Sue Dounim

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There are quite a few good reviews on this book, almost all of which I agree with. Ken Cohen was (when writing this book) and is still (in 2021) a true master of qi gong and allied arts. Even after 20+ years this book is still valuable.

Similar to Steven Chang's The Great Tao, he shows how Qi Gong is more than just exercises or meditation but truly "energy work" as the term is often translated.

This includes not only what you do for your own esoteric development but what you eat and drink and even how you approach sexual health.

I will just add a couple of minor details.

(1) Notes: even though Cohen is a authentic expert in the field, he still provides abundant footnotes and references throughout the text; there are more than 40 pages of them.

(2) Bibliography. For the English speaking student of Qi Gong the 11 page bibliography alone is worth the price of admission and will provide you with a lifetime of reading. Yes, there are books and articles newer than those listed, but those listed are excellent and/or classic.

With my academic background, this provided me with a lot of assurance that this wasn't just a quick new age production based half on folk wisdom and half on wishful thinking.

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This book is really good. I started qi gong about 2 months ago, following an oldish Chinese

( maybe) woman on Youtube, and It has been the best thing for my painful shoulder-arm pain.

So, I wanted to know more, and found through a German blogger's page this book. This book has history, exercises, meditations, diet, and even sex advice. The instructions are clear with some pictures, and the best part of it all is the attitude of the writer. He is emphasizing that qi gong is to make your life better, more in harmony and wholesome, and not stress yourself with rigidity. For diagnosing anybody,though,

I suggest to go an study the whole thing more, and for healing take a course in Reiki.

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The Way of Qigong
The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing
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A Comprehensive, Easy-To-Understand Guide To The Ancient Chinese Art Of Healing Body And Mind.

Qigong [pronounced chee-gung], which literally means "working with the energy of life", is an integrated mind-body healing method that has been practiced with remarkable results in China for thousands of years. The Chinese have long treasured qigong for its effectiveness both in healing and preventing disease. More recently, they have used it in conjunction with modern medicine to cure cancer, immune-system disorders, and other life-threatening conditions. Now, renowned qigong master and China scholar Kenneth S. Cohen brings the ancient healing power of qigong to Western listeners.

The Way of Qigong is filled with solid, practical exercises and guidance, providing an easy-to-follow program for working with our life energy through breathing and relaxation, meditation, visualization, and other natural methods. The benefits of qigong are obvious in those who practice it: increased strength, heightened sexuality, sounder sleep, clearer intuition, a more efficient and active metabolism, and minds and bodies that celebrate the harmony of true health.

Qigong's benefits have been analyzed and verified by contemporary medical researchers, who confirm resoundingly that qigong really does work. Now, with The Way of Qigong, the power and clarity of this ancient scientific art is finally available to us all. this landmark program will instruct, enlighten, enliven, and delight all who use it.
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22-09-2017

Ken Cohen's The Way of Qigong

The audio book's only fault is that it is abridged. If you like the audio version, buy it in print.

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Emily
11-08-2016

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Principals of Qigong are easy to understand, easy to visualize the movement. Narrator is engaging

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Troy
01-03-2013

A Solid Introduction

For an introductory course on the subject of Qigong, you could do worse than this book. It's informative, and the opening meditations are about as simple as it can get. Even guided, that's not to say they're simple - everyone has their own blocks to work past when it comes to learning how to meditate - but this is definitely a "no fear" approach for those who are curious to begin and aren't sure how to do so.

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understanding chi

this is an amazing book for those who want to gain an understanding of chi and learn more about chi gong.

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10-09-2016

Simply amazing! A must for every library,

Ken Cohen brings us centuries of Eastern wisdom in gradually graded steps. Makes this huge literature very accessible! Thank you🤗🌹

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MARCUS DUNNING
10-03-2017

Very good information and resourceful.

I like this book because it put the Qi cookies on the bottom shelf

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KimberlyB
12-06-2016

Fantastic

Great book, even better reading of that book. Very educational and concise. Qigong explained in an easy to understand format.

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Gladys
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Very good book!

Pleasant to listen, easy to follow the steps and refreshing after learning. I enjoy it very much , especially it incorporated the philosophy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which I am familiar with.

Not expected I can learn the basic of Qi Gong from audible. It becomes my morning routine.

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QiGong man
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Great info

This audio is very informative and useful to anyone wishing to practice this wonderful energy system!!

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Manuela Giraldo
04-09-2020

Exceptional

Very interesting book that I would listen again to understand more deeply this art.

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The Way of Qigongby Kenneth S. Cohen

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5 Best Qigong Books (Beginner And Advanced!) - The Occultist

5 Best Qigong Books (Beginner And Advanced!) - The Occultist

5 Best Qigong Books
ByAstennu SeverDecember 2, 2019

I’ve focused a lot on Western esotericism in my previous articles as well as my book The Warrior-Magician Manual. But my personal practice is actually a combination of Western and Eastern influences. More precisely, a combination of Ceremonial Magick and Qigong.

Western esotericism is focused more on changing the way our mind operates through rituals which often don’t require much physical prowess. Eastern esotericism is different because it combines physical, mental and spiritual transformation.

From the Eastern esoteric tradition, I’m especially fond of Qigong. It’s my favorite practice for manipulating bodily energy currents for improved health, vitality, mental sharpness and related benefits. Qi Gong is quite similar to Yoga since both practices are focused on controlling and expanding one’s vital life force. Chinese call this energy qi or chi, Indians call it prana.

I prefer QiGong over Yoga because it doesn’t require as much flexibility, but the positive effects are similar. In other words, you can get equal benefits from either QiGong or Yoga. But Qi Gong is easier for beginners to get into and it’s safer to perform if you have physical ailments and injuries because the movements aren’t as physically demanding.

I highly recommend learning about QiGong by combining video demonstrations and books. It’s a Yin and Yang situation: Videos by respectable teachers are great for learning how to perform movements properly. But books are essential tools for the other side of the coin: theoretical knowledge.

Remember that theory is just as important as practice. Otherwise you will constantly wonder why movements are performed in one order and not the other, and how to combine them on your own. Or why you should never perform Qi Gong when it’s windy outside, or why you should only store your extra energy in the lower Dan Tien etc. There are many nuances that can have a huge impact on the results. Nuances that can only be found in high quality QiGong books.

To make your journey through this vast literature easier, I’ve created this list of Qigong books that have served me well on my own progress from beginner to advanced practitioner.
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Best Qigong Books
The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing

This is the essential Qigong book that every beginner should read at least once. But it’s packed with so much useful information that I come back to it every few months.

It provides an excellent overview on how Qigong works, including the best scientific research on the subject. There are also plenty of illustrations of movements together with thorough descriptions. So you can consider this a great theory + practice starter’s pack.

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Since the writer Kenneth S. Cohen has a Western background, the terminology and explanations are simpler. It’s a book that answers the frequently asked questions a foreigner interested in Qigong would have. Some books written by Chinese natives don’t take this difficulty that some of us have into consideration.

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