Chi Kung: The Chinese Art of Mastering Energy (Paperback)

~ Yves Réquéna (Author) "The Chinese form of exercise knows as chi kung is based on movements made without muscular exertion or an increase in heart and breath rate..." (more)
Key Phrases: lao gong points, chi kung movements, jing energy, Embracing the Tree, The Principles of Chi Kung, Three Burners (more...)

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Product Description

 
Chi Kung, Chinese for "energy mastery," is an ancient physical discipline that utilizes deliberate movement, slow breathing, mental concentration, and visualizations. The discipline is based on the same energy meridians used in Chinese acupuncture and is fully integrated into the traditional five-element wisdom of Chinese healing. Chi Kung exercises not only promote physical well-being, but transform consciousness by amplifying one's sensitivity to both the natural world and one's own personal potential. With regular practice of no more than 15 to 30 minutes a day, the author shows how we can develop a more sensitive perception of our environment, allowing us to feed our own life energy from the magnetic resonance of the world around us.

The author's simple series of exercises is well within the capability of anyone, regardless of age or physical condition. 

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Healing Arts Press (November 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892816392
• ISBN-13: 978-0892816392
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #692,010 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works as a hand book, August 16, 2000

By	"hyyy" (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews

I have read other books on the introductory level about Chi Kung, including the one by Stanley Wilson. This book by Y Requena is so far one of the best. It is well organised and detailised for more in-deepth understanding of Chi Kung. It made sense for the movements I follow through when practicing.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent details, excellent find!, June 5, 2005

By	Kevin J. Pinkerton (Southern Maryland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book goes into very good depth on all of the topics covered. The section on Standing Meditation goes into a much greater level of explanation on what you should do with the various parts of your body to get the most out of the meditation. If you have not discovered Standing Meditation, also known as Zhan Zhuang, you are missing out!! I also highly recommend the "Way of Energy", by Master Lam Kam-Chuen, ISBN 0671736450 as a starting point for Standing Meditation.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best qi gong books I've ever read, February 17, 2002

By	"greenox" (Seoul Korea (South)) - See all my reviews

This book includes two basic forms of qi gong: standing-still qigong and moving qigong. Excellent explanation about the very detailed points of a standing-still qigong "embracing the tree." Also provides, in an efficient manner, the how-to-do of the "8 pieces of brocade" which is a famous moving qigong.