Chi Kung for Health and Vitality: A Practical Approach to the Art of Energy (Paperback)

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Product Description

Chi Kung, the Chinese art of developing energy, is widely recognized as an effective way to manage stress, improve fitness, and heal degenerative and chronic diseases. Grand Master Wong Kiew Kit demonstrates how to benefit from Chi Kung Techniques. Packed with clear illustrations, the book reveals how Chi Kung helps enhance physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

From the Publisher

* A Complete Chi Kung Program to Enhance Physical, Mental and Spiritual Well-Being.

* Reveals ancient exercises known to overcome so-called "incurable" diseases.

* The book provides many inspiring case studies. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Element Books (August 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1852309547
• ISBN-13: 978-1852309541
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,409,467 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Full of Vital Information, December 24, 1999

By	Patrick (Denver, Colorado) - See all my reviews

This book is excellent for both novices and experts alike. Not only does Sifu Wong discuss (and clearly explain) Chi Kung sets, he delves into the history of this aicent Chinese art. The best thing about this book, however, is this: Sifu Wong does not lie to the reader! He clearly states that one cannot become a Chi Kung master (or even a good practitioner) simply by reading his book. One must study with a genuine Chi Kung master to fully benifit from Chi Kung training. However, this does not mean one cannot learn a great deal from this book. Even if a person were to practice these sets as a "gentle exercise," rather than true Chi Kung, he would still receive many great benifits from his daily practice (this I know from personal experience). I would reccomend this book to anyone who is interested in Chi Kung practice.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad starting point for beginners..., August 8, 2001

By	Me Stoner Jeanne "stanely42" (Paris, France) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I disagree with the assessment made by 'Carlos'. I would not rate this book as among the top Chi Gong books but it is sufficiently detailed to give you an idea of Chi Gong and how to breath, perform the exercises, etc. There is little that is 'cultish' about this book. In fact, Mr. Wong de-emphasizes any spiritual aspects of Chi Gong and invites the reader to appreciate the physical benefits of Chi Gong. That said, it is still best to learn and practice Chi Gong with a qualified instructor and in a group. My experience has been that the instructor's energy aids tremendously in advancing the student in this practice. It is interesting to read about Chi Gong, good to practice it and better to have guidance from a teacher in person.

23 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good place to start, July 21, 1998

By	W. Lambdin "Two Bears" (Ellensburg, WA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This book has adequate illustrations, and fairly easy to understand.

This book covers both the Physical (Wai Dan) and mental (Nei Dan) aspects of Chi Kung and includes adequate information on the primary meridians.

I do wish the author had included more information on vital points.

Vital points are special areas occuring on the meridians that can be stimulated via massage or accupuncture.

Perhaps the author will write another book for people that are more advanced in Chi Kung sometimes spelled Chi Gung or Qigong (pronounced chee gong)

I only have two negative comments about this book.

1. a bit of the text is disconcerting because English is not the author's first language.

2. The author doesn't teach either the small or large Uiverse, and IMHO I believe this is a minimum.

The small universe is where the practitioner directs chi through the conception, and governing meridians.

The big universe is where the chi kung practitioner directs chi through t! he 12 primary meridians.

I have not read all Chi Kung related books, but of the ones I have read, I would recommend the following in this order.

Chi Gung (L.V. Carnie), Chi Kung for health and vitality (Wong Kiew Kit), and The Chi Kung Way (James MacRitchie)

Unfortunately; there are some Chi Kung related books that I do NOT recommend because they contain inadequate information, or are dangerous .

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