The way of qigong = [Ch'i kung chi tao] : the art and science of Chinese energy healing

Qigong (ch'i kung) is the modern incarnation of a Chinese energy art that goes back over 2,000 years. With superior scholarship and scientific acumen,__The Way of Qigong__covers the entire range of theory and practice, including relaxation, meditation, massage, therapeutic touch, and postures. Qi (ch'i) means "life energy," and the goal of qigong, master and Chinese scholar Ken Cohen tells us, is "to train the mind to send qi where it is needed." In this encyclopedic work, Cohen teaches us not only how to do qigong, but what it means and how it benefits us, from what kind of tea is best in the summer to how to have better sex. Cohen is at his best when reducing arcane Chinese theories to plain English, and as a result,__The Way of Qigong__is as interesting as it is useful.__--Brian Bruya__ Qigong, 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 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 Brings The Ancient Healing Power Of Qigong To Western Readers. Qigong Is A Gentle Yet Rigorous Program For Working With Our Life Energy Through Breathing And Relaxation Exercises, Massage, Visualization, Meditation, And Other Natural Methods. Foreword / Larry Dossey -- 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 -- 6. The Time And Place Of Practice -- 7. The Posture Of Power -- 8. Fang Song Gong: The Art Of Relaxation -- 9. Healthy Breathing -- 10. Standing Like A Tree -- 11. Qigong Meditation -- 12. Active Qigong -- 13. An-mo Gong: Self-healing Massage -- 14. The Energy Of The Emotions -- 15. External Qi Healing: Chinese Therapeutic Touch -- 16. The Complete Qigong Workout -- 17. Benefits And Dangers Of Qigong -- 18. The Dao Of Diet -- 19. Have A Cup Of Tea! -- 20. The Art Of Clouds And Rain -- 21. Closing The Circle: Signs Of Mastery, Signs Of Stupidity -- App. A. Dates Of Chinese Dynasties -- App. B.a Technical Note On The Concept Dan Tian -- App. C. Double-blind Or Double Standard? -- App. D. Benefits Of Internal Qigong: Experimental Evidence -- App. E. Glossary Of Common Qigong Terms. Kenneth S. Cohen ; With A Foreword By Larry Dossey. Parallel Title In Chinese. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 397-409) And Index. Parallel Title In Chinese. Qigong (ch'i kung) is the modern incarnation of a Chinese energy art that goes back over 2,000 years. With superior scholarship and scientific acumen, The Way of Qigong covers the entire range of theory and practice, including relaxation, meditation, massage, therapeutic touch, and postures. Qi (ch'i) means "life energy," and the goal of qigong, master and Chinese scholar Ken Cohen tells us, is "to train the mind to send qi where it is needed." In this encyclopedic work, Cohen teaches us not only how to do qigong, but what it means and how it benefits us, from what kind of tea is best in the summer to how to have better sex. Cohen is at his best when reducing arcane Chinese theories to plain English, and as a result, The Way of Qigong is as interesting as it is useful. --Brian Bruya 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. 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 volume, 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 Discusses the mind-body healing method that has been practiced in China for thousands of years