Tendon Nei Kung: Building Strength, Power, and Flexibility in the Joints [Paperback]

Mantak Chia (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 11, 2009

A guide to strengthening and repairing the tendons to reverse the effects of aging

• Shows how strengthening the tendons can lead to more energy, healthier organs, and prevention of arthritis

• Explains how to practice the postures alone or with a partner

• Includes the Mung Beans hitting practice, which repairs damaged tendons and joints; relieves constipation, stomach cramps, and headaches; and aids in detoxification

Healthy tendons are the foundation of true strength in the body. Strong and supple tendons and open joints allow more space to store raw energy, which can then be transformed into higher creative and spiritual energy. The eight postures of Tendon Nei Kung are specifically designed to open the joints and fortify and grow all the tendons in the body, strengthening them as a unit. Like the practice of Iron Shirt Chi Kung, Tendon Nei Kung cultivates the ability to move the earth force up from the ground, through the feet, and into the body, in this case raising it to nourish the tendons.

In Tendon Nei Kung, Mantak Chia explains how to perform the eight postures individually as well as with a partner. He reveals how regular practice of Tendon Nei Kung can help prevent and relieve arthritis by forcing poisoning acid out of the body to make room for healing chi energy. He provides ten supplementary exercises to help heal damaged tendons and joints without strenuous movement and also includes information on the Mung Beans hitting practice, an ancient practice that in addition to repairing damaged tendons and joints also aids in detoxification and relieves constipation, stomach cramps, and headaches.

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HEALTH / MARTIAL ARTS

Healthy tendons are the foundation of true strength in the body. Strong and supple tendons and open joints allow more space to store raw energy, which can then be transformed into higher creative and spiritual energy. The eight postures of Tendon Nei Kung are specifically designed to open the joints and fortify and grow all the tendons in the body, strengthening them as a unit. Like the practice of Iron Shirt Chi Kung, Tendon Nei Kung cultivates the ability to move the earth force up from the ground, through the feet, and into the body, in this case raising it to nourish the tendons.

In Tendon Nei Kung, Mantak Chia explains how to perform the eight postures individually as well as with a partner. He reveals how regular practice of Tendon Nei Kung can help prevent and relieve arthritis by forcing poisoning acid out of the body to make room for healing chi energy. He provides ten supplementary exercises to help heal damaged tendons and joints without strenuous movement and also includes information on the Mung Bean Hitting practice, an ancient practice that in addition to repairing damaged tendons and joints also aids in detoxification and relieves constipation, stomach cramps, and headaches.

MANTAK CHIA, world-famous Inner Alchemy and Chi Kung master, founded the Universal Healing Tao System in 1979. He has taught and certified tens of thousands of students and instructors from all over the world. He is the director of the Tao Garden Integrative Medicine Health Spa and Resort training center in northern Thailand and the author of 33 books, including Iron Shirt Chi Kung, Bone Marrow Nei Kung, and the bestselling The Multi-Orgasmic Man.

About the Author

Mantak Chia, world famous Inner Alchemy and Chi Kung master, founded the Universal Healing Tao System in 1979. He has taught and certified tens of thousands of students and instructors from all over the world. He is the director of the Tao Garden Integrative Medicine Health Spa and Resort training center in northern Thailand and the author of 33 books, including Iron Shirt Chi Kung, Bone Marrow Nei Kung, and the bestselling The Multi-Orgasmic Man.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Destiny Books (August 11, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594771871
• ISBN-13: 978-1594771873
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #115,456 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #52 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > Tai Chi & Qi Gong

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to Strengthen Your Tendons & Feel Energized, August 18, 2009

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Cynthia Sue Larson "www.realityshifters.com" (San Francisco bay area, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tendon Nei Kung: Building Strength, Power, and Flexibility in the Joints (Paperback)

In Tendon Nei Kung, Mantak Chia explains how tendon training is an important aspect of one's essential health and well-being in many ways. Not only can we attain greater strength and power by learning some simple yet powerful postures and exercises, but we can also minimize the risk of contracting arthritis later in life, and reduce the effects of arthritis if and when it does develop. Additionally, tendon training can greatly boost one's sense of having more energy, and it also will help improve the vitality of one's inner organs.

Mantak Chia describes eight basic postures, that when done regularly, can move poisoning acids out of one's body while encouraging the healthy flow of Qi. Tendon Nei Kung is a complete stand-alone book which contains full descriptions of each recommended technique and posture without requiring the reader to read additional books. The photographs and step-by-step instructions make this book a real treasure, and something you'll likely wish to keep it on hand so you will stay inspired to keep improving your tendon strength.

Mantak Chia makes the point that best results come from following these recommended practices while focusing on enjoying the movements and the process, rather than fixating on results. Tendon strengthening takes time, and patience is necessary. Tendon training is not to be confused with weight training, in other words!

I especially love the Mung Bean exercises included toward the end of Tendon Nei Kung, as they provide readers with a powerful means to strengthen and repair damaged or weak tendons in ways that truly encourage tendons to grow. With direct, practical tips, Mantak Chia shares powerful, time-tested methods which have been taught by generations of Taoist Qi Gong masters, with elegant simplicity and modest compassion befitting modern day Taoist Qi Gong master, Mantak Chia.

Highly recommended!

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for martial artists, August 27, 2009

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D. Cardona (Kentucky USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Tendon Nei Kung: Building Strength, Power, and Flexibility in the Joints (Paperback)

Having studied martial arts for more than 20 years, this is the best material I've seen on the subject of tendon strength, also referred to as "internal power." Most martial arts teachers only allude to "internal power." This is another "keeper" by Mantak Chia.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another valuable book from Mantak Chia, July 7, 2010

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This review is from: Tendon Nei Kung: Building Strength, Power, and Flexibility in the Joints (Paperback)

I have several DVDS and books by Master Chia. The exercises are so easy to do when he explains them. I've only been practicing a short time but it feels like miracles are happening in my body and mind.

Master Chia's book Iron Shirt Chi Kung is probably one you should work with before
learning the Tendon Chi Gung. "Awaken Healing Energy" is another fine book.

If you do these exercises regularly, the entire world will open up within you.