The Taoist Secrets of Long Life and Good Health: A Complete Program to Rejuvenate Mind, Body and Spirit [Paperback]

Charles Chan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 28, 2006

Centuries before the development of modern medicine, the ancient Taoists lived extraordinarily long and healthy lives—the by products of the quest to achieve harmony with natural and spiritual forces. This guide to Taoist wisdom combines physical exercises, self-massage, and meditation to strengthen the physical body, rejuvenate the qi (or inner life energy), promote emotional equilibrium, and cultivate spiritual peace. It offers deep relaxation techniques to improve concentration and relieve stress and provides ancient herbal recipes to restore vitality and strength, fight diseases, and melt away the effects of aging.

 

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About the Author

MASTER CHARLES CHAN HAS BEEN TEACHING SHAOLIN KUNG FU, TAI CHI, QI GONG, MEDITATION AND TAOIST HEALING ARTS IN THE UK SINCE 1973. HE IS ONE OF THE EARLIEST EXECUTIVE MEMBERS AND TECHNICAL ADVISORS OF THE BRITISH COUNCIL OF CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS AND IS THE FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN OF THE UK SHAOLIN MO JA KUNG FU ASSOCIATION.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Godsfield (February 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841812811
• ISBN-13: 978-1841812816
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,026,570 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Well Worth Buying, June 18, 2006

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This review is from: The Taoist Secrets of Long Life and Good Health: A Complete Program to Rejuvenate Mind, Body and Spirit (Paperback)

I have been doing Tai Chi and Chi Gong for over 10 years and have read many books on Taoist exercises and meditation. Unlike most of the poorly translated and indigestible replica of Five Animal Play and Five Healing Sounds in the market, Mr. Chan's work is modern and easy to understand even though it is very much based on traditional doctrines. This book is the first one I have ever come across which contains authentic material suitable for all levels of practitioners. Whether you are a novice or advanced student, you will find useful information at all levels of studying.

Unlike most Taoist books in the market over using traditional terminology, this book gives clear and concise explanations and instructions with a good balance of using traditional terminology in both phonetic names and English translation. This book is beautifully published and well illustrated which makes complex exercises very simple to follow. As a total program of physical health, emotional well being and spiritual enlightenment, it is written to accommodate the modern busy lives. It covers every aspect how we can adopt the ancient wisdom to radically change our lives. Whether you are interested in Taoist healing exercises, general practice of good health or to look into spiritual advancement and inspiration of enlightenment, you will not be disappointed.