A Woman's Qigong Guide: Empowerment Through Movement, Diet, and Herbs [Paperback]

Yangling Lee Johnson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 10, 2001

Bring Balance to Your Life with Qigong! Stop... Breathe deeply... When was the last time you gave yourself permission to relax, to focus only on yourself, to truly enjoy your body? Although there are so many demands on your time and energy, you cannot forget to take care of yourself: physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Qigong is the simple and natural way to ensure that these needs are met. Combining gentle movements with centuries-old meditation techniques, Qigong is the perfect holistic fitness practice for the busy woman who has only a few minutes to herself in the car, at lunch, or just before falling asleep at night. Yanling Lee Johnson, a survivor of China's Cultural Revolution and a longtime Qigong healer and practitioner, addresses the stresses that women of all stages of life face as they negotiate modern living. Let her teach you simple techniques for maintaining balanced health. Practical Instruction for Specific Exercises -Herbal Remedies & Diet -Heal Injuries and Illnesses Within Yourself -Special Instructions for Mothers and their Babies -Tips for Weight Loss, Depression & Staying Young and Beautiful

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"Qigong is the fine art of relaxation through movement and meditation offering women the potential for holistic fitness even if they face a busy workday with only a few minutes time. This manual tells how to heal injuries and illnesses, cope with depression and aging and how to apply qigong to many situations." --The Bookwatch, July 2001

About the Author

Born in Beijing, China, November 1944, Yanling first became interested in Herbs and Qigong at the age of three, watching her uncle treat his patients using herbs and Acupuncture. Her whole childhood, in fact, was spent in the Chinese Qigong community, bearing witness to people around her using Qigong and herbs to heal their internal and external illness, all the while reading and practicing on her own.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Ymaa Publication Center (April 10, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886969833
• ISBN-13: 978-1886969834
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,227,917 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to apply qigong to many situations, July 3, 2001

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This review is from: A Woman's Qigong Guide: Empowerment Through Movement, Diet, and Herbs (Paperback)

Qigong is the fine art of relaxation through movement and meditation, offering women the potential for holistic fitness even if they face a busy workday with only a few minutes' time. This manual tells how to heal injuries and illnesses, cope with depression and aging, and how to apply qigong to many situations.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Common sense vs. eastern philosophy, May 1, 2008

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C. F. Jones (MO, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Woman's Qigong Guide: Empowerment Through Movement, Diet, and Herbs (Paperback)

Yes, I am enough of a feminist to want empowerment and when this book was offered to me I thought it sounded somewhat interesting although I'm not big on Eastern philosophy. Pleasantly, I found that much of what Yanling suggested was plain ole' common sense. We all know that we need exercise, diet, positive thinking. She adds some Asian herbs and accupuncture to the mix. While I think some of the food choices are not appetizing to me, we know that vegetable proteins are more healthful...I just happen to love my steak! But the idea of qigong is to balance your life and body, so I figure I can fit a steak in once in a while. Some of the "old Chinese proverbs" sound suspiciously like the ones quoted in "Poor Richard's Almanac"...maybe that's where old Ben found them. Anyway, they are tried and true...and that's my biggest complaint about the book: I've heard all this before. Still, it is an easy read and if you're into Chinese eating, meditation, exercise and healing, then this one offers some ideas you might want to explore.