Earth Qi Gong for Women: Awaken Your Inner Healing Power [Paperback]

Tina Chunna Zhang (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 29, 2008

The special medical Qi Gong described in this book was developed and perfected over the course of 1,700 years by Taoists, traditional Chinese medical doctors, and Qi Gong experts in China to meet the needs of a woman’s unique anatomy. Author Tina Zhang leads readers through a variety of pleasurable postures and easy exercises that address specific areas of the body. In turn, these exercises, which work progressively to strengthen the spirit-mind-body connection, enhance natural female energy to help prevent or alleviate health issues and conditions from puberty to post-menopause, including high blood pressure, stress, fatigue, endometriosis, age-related problems, and more.

Emphasizing a balance between hormones and emotions, the book includes concise descriptions of selected acupuncture points, meridians, and orbits that promote long-range anti-aging and long-term optimal health. Women empowered by these benefits can take control of their bodies and better direct and assist their physicians in maintaining their health without the cost, risk, and side effects of pills, hormones, and supplements. Qi Gong for Women also contains useful information on addressing women’s physical and spiritual health for physicians, acupuncturists, and doctors of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Tina Chunna Zhang is a leader in the women's health revolution. Her book empowers women in very practical but powerful ways by putting them in touch with their bodies and the deep qi flowing from the Earth. That is true healing—what the ancient Chinese called ‘Internal Medicine.’”
—Michael Winn, founder of Healing Tao USA and co-author of seven books on qi gong with Mantak Chia  

“Qi gong is immensely valuable for women and Tina Chunna Zhang’s book will help them to reap its benefits.”
—Bruce Frantzis, author of Opening the Energy Gates of Your Body and The CHI Revolution

About the Author

Tina Chunna Zhang has experienced Chinese martial arts and dance since her childhood in Beijing, China and moved to the U.S. in the 1980’s. She has studied and trained with the most skillful and respected internal martial arts masters in China. She is a disciple of Master Li Bing Ci, the president of Beijing Northern Wu Style Tai Ji Quan research center and a disciple of Classical Cheng Style Ba Gua Zhang Master Liu Jing Ru of Beijing. She twice won gold medals in women’s sparring in Chinese Martial arts tournaments. She is a highly nationally ranked medalist in both Tai Ji Quan and Ba Gua Zhang in forms, weapons, and push hands. She was the U.S. National Champion in Women’s Wu Style Tai Ji Quan in 2005. She is the co-author of Classical Northern Wu Style Tai Ji Quan, and The Whirling Circles of Ba Gua Zhang, and the founder of Earth Energy Qi Gong for Women.

Serving as a cultural bridge between the East and West, and as a professional tai ji quan instructor and personal trainer, Tina Zhang has helped many people achieve their physical and emotional health and fitness goals through her training methods. She actively teaches tai ji quan, qi gong, ba gua zhang classes, and retreats in New York, and workshops in Canada and Europe.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Blue Snake Books; 1 edition (January 29, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583941959
• ISBN-13: 978-1583941959
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.4 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #122,427 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #53 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > Tai Chi & Qi Gong

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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive yet Strikingly Simple, March 4, 2008

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Katherine E. Majarov (Frederick, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Earth Qi Gong for Women: Awaken Your Inner Healing Power (Paperback)

I've been teaching Qi Gong for over 10 years there are very few books written by women on Women's Qi Gong. There are even less books that I would recommend to someone who isn't already enrolled in a class. Earth Qi Gong for Women is an exception. The illustrations, photographs and instructions are thorough and easy to understand. Tina Zhang has taken her years of training in China and the U.S. and presented it in this gem of a book. She manages to effectively cover the principles and concepts of Qi Gong, its history and provides a complete workout in fewer than 150 pages. Of course I would recommend studying with Ms. Zhang, but if that is not an option please do not pass up the opportunity of reading her book.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very detailed and specific written on Qi work, is alive!, February 5, 2008

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Taoyoga "Nancy" (Chicago, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Earth Qi Gong for Women: Awaken Your Inner Healing Power (Paperback)

The beautiful aspect of this book is it manages to let the reader get to know the joyful of Qi flowing into the theories - these theories tied in everything from basic understanding of qi gong history, principles to how practically practice qi gong - It gives a system and very nice-and-easy form for the readers to follow, and also includes a step by step instructions on the acupressure points massage for the eyesight improvement, a very helpful material! It is not a big book, but a simple yet powerful presentation on improving women 's general health with a very detailed and specific written in an authentic style. It makes sense that the healing aspect in qi gong practice builds on body's natural energy cultivation", and I also really like the chapter that says, "Finding the beauty in your true nature" shows the loving personalities of its author.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars obviously caring, clearly explained, practically orientated, July 23, 2008

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wisequest "nicola" (Rioz, France France) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Earth Qi Gong for Women: Awaken Your Inner Healing Power (Paperback)

I will be using this in my classes as the practical side of the book is easy enough ( for me) to understand without the help of a teacher. The theory is clearly explained and the author obviously wants to take care of you ( like a big sister ) I feel motivated by her words. The illustrations add to the charm although I would have preferred more professional drawings, it doesn't stop you from understanding precisely where the point is to work on. The photos are there to help with how to position each part of your body. I found this good value for money and I will be looking at her other books as I feel this was a good investment.