The Eight Treasures: Energy Enhancement Exercises [Paperback]

Maoshing Ni (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1996

The Eight Treasures consist of eight sets of exercises that combine toning and strengthening movements, stretching and specific breathing techniques for the purpose of maintaining health and preventing disease. It describes an ancient system of energy-enhancing movements based on the natural motion of the heavenly bodies. The Eight Treasures can be practiced by anyone at any fitness level. A companion Eight Treasures DVD is available.

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"The exercises are well explained in lay terms and...the author manages to squeeze so much more in, including interesting historical facts and an initial overview on 'chi' energy, to create a well written and produced whole" -- Combat, May 2005.

About the Author

Dr. Maoshing Ni was born into a family of medical tradition as the 38th generation of traditional Chinese healers. He began his training early in life; he studied Chinese medicine, martial arts, tai chi chuan, Taoism and other related arts with his father, and attended schools in China and the United States where he received advanced degrees and his license as an acupuncturist.

Product Details

• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: Sevenstar Communications; 1st edition (January 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0937064742
• ISBN-13: 978-0937064740
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,082,259 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Maoshing Ni is a thirty-eighth-generation doctor of Chinese medicine. He runs a practice in Santa Monica called Tao of Wellness, where he has treated Sheryl Crow, Jim Carrey, and many other celebrities. He is the author of Secrets of Longevity and is currently featured as an expert on Yahoo! Health, where he writes a blog about longevity.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Eight Treasures, March 21, 2007

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I can't say as this one of my favorite Qigong dvds. It lacked vitality. I find pieces like T.K. Shih's Swimming Dragon or Dr. Alex Feng's Five Animal Frolic far more inspiring.