Ch'i the Power Within [Paperback]

Geoff Pike (Author), Phyllis Pike (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 1996

Overcome stress and fatigue and maintain flexibility and stamina with ChÆi: The Power Within, a manual to the secrets of these ancient Chinese breathing exercises that will show you how to tap your full energy potential.

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About the Author

Geoff Pike and Phyllis Pike have lived and travelled extensively in the Far East researching material for their books on Oriental methods of fitness and healing. Over a period of twenty years they have lived and worked in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, India and the Philippines, and their wealth of knowledge and experience is presented to you in Ch'i: The Power Within.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing (October 15, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0804830991
• ISBN-13: 978-0804830997
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,059,977 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Proven recipe for improved health, January 16, 2004

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Jj Pieterse "Passion, Romance and Philosophy" (Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ch'i the Power Within (Paperback)

As a professional management consultant I have been using this manual for six years. The book contains clear descriptions of all the exercises with photographic illustrations that guide the reader step by step. I personally appreciated the background information that put all the exercises into a life-style context. The marvel of the book is that it does not require any expensive equipment or coaching but rather encourage patience and endurance. The proposed exercises act as a tonic that energises and revitalises the whole body. Anybody from any age group can use Pa Tuan T'sin in their health program. I still experience a surge in vibrancy, agility and mental sharpness as a result from these exercises. As a complete manual expressed with clarity it is sufficient for general health improvement. The serious practitioner will however find that the book does not cover the total depth of the topic and will ultimately augment this book with additional sources of information.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Methodically increase health - energy, April 26, 2002

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Robert Chan (Melbourne, Victoria Aust.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ch'i the Power Within (Paperback)

I bought this book just 3 weeks ago and started practising the pa tuan tsin (eight pieces of brocade) exercise 4 days after. My breathing capacity is gently increasing but the onset of winter will test my sinuses. Lets's hope the recommended PATIENCE, DISCIPLINE, FORTITUDE will hold fast through the cold months.

The book is very interesting and makes for engaging reading. Geoff Pike is also very understanding and through stories and common sense, he raises the enthusiasm.

His background story may be useful in suggesting a primary audience. Geoff Pike relates briefly how he came to change his lifestyle at middle age due to the onset of physical exhaustion and uneasiness at his condition. The exercises are primary used to regain energy and vitality through the middle age lull and maintain liveliness into old age.

At first, I thought I had bought the wrong book, but anyone feeling older than they are could benefit (I am 21 but occasionally feel like a mummified carcass).

In summary; I know I probably should have waited another month before writing a review but I enjoyed the book so much that I wanted to share my thoughts. I am also interested in getting other variations on the pa tuan tsin sets which I now try to use daily. Good luck then.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Valuable source of information., October 20, 1998

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W. Lambdin "Two Bears" (Ellensburg, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ch'i the Power Within (Paperback)

This book deals exclusively with the health aspects of Chi Kung. This book has a complete set of drawings demonstrating where the energy meridians occur on the human body, but unfortunately this book doesn't teach how to direct Chi along the meridians to clear blockages. This book has pictures that adequately teach a series of exercizes that will improve your health.