Qigong exercises designed to improve your health in 10 to 20 minutes a day!

This book offers beginners a smart way to learn qigong (chi kung), the ancient Chinese system of gentle breathing, stretching, and strengthening movements.

You will use The Eight Pieces of Brocade, one of the most popular qigong healing exercise sets, to boost your immune system and improve your overall health and well-being.

Choose the sitting set, the standing set, or both. Learn how to activate the qi energy and blood circulation in your body, helping to stimulate your immune system, strengthen your internal organs, and give you abundant energy.

  • Clear photographs show you correct postures
  • Concise instructions tell you what to do
  • Details inform you how the movements help
  • Qigong theory explains why the exercises work
  • Translations of ancient Chinese poetry provides key concepts to help you improve understanding

No matter your age or your physical condition, the Eight Pieces of Brocade is a wonderful way to improve your health and well-being.

Commonly known in China as the Ba Duan Jin, these exercises have been practiced for over 1,000 years!

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A beginner qigong book, in which, every qigong movement is presented with large photographs and instructions, followed by an analysis of how the movements aid in improving health. It includes two routines: the sitting set that can be performed on the floor, and the standing set that can be performed in a small space.
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Product details

ISBN
9781594399794
Published
2023-09-14
Edition
3. edition
Publisher
YMAA Publication Center; YMAA Publication Center
Height
234 mm
Width
190 mm
Age
G, 01
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Number of pages
138

Biographical note

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 in McKinleyville, California.