Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing
Qigong is an integrated mind-body healing method that has been practiced with remarkable results in China for thousands of years. The Chinese have long treasured qigong for its effectiveness both in healing and in preventing disease, and more recently they have used it in conjunction with modern medicine to cure cancer, immune system disorders, and other life-threatening conditions. Now in this fascinating, comprehensive volume, renowned qigong master and China scholar Kenneth S. Cohen...
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Qigong is an integrated mind-body healing method that has been practiced with remarkable results in China for thousands of years. The Chinese have long treasured qigong for its effectiveness both in healing and in preventing disease, and more recently they have used it in conjunction with modern medicine to cure cancer, immune system disorders, and other life-threatening conditions. Now in this fascinating, comprehensive volume, renowned qigong master and China scholar Kenneth S. Cohen explains how you too can integrate qigong into your life—and harness the healing power that will help your mind and body achieve the harmony of true health.
AcknowledgmentsForewordThe Pronunciation of Chinese Words1What Is Qigong?32Roots and Branches: The History of Qigong123The Three Treasures: A Chinese Model of Body Energy304Qigong Science: Correlates of Healing Energy425Does It Really Work? The Experimental Evidence576The Time and Place of Practice797The Posture of Power868Fang Song Gong: The Art of Relaxation979Healthy Breathing11110Standing Like a Tree13311Qigong Meditation14812Active Qigong18413An-Mo Gong: Self-Healing Massage21914The Energy of the Emotions22315External Qi Healing: Chinese Therapeutic Touch24216The Complete Qigong Workout26517Benefits and Dangers of Qigong27018The Dao of Diet28119Have a Cup of Tea!30820The Art of Clouds and Rain31721Closing the Circle: Signs of Mastery, Signs of Stupidity333App. ADates of Chinese Dynasties341App. BA Technical Note on the Concept "Dan Tian"342App. CDouble-Blind or Double Standard?345App. DBenefits of Internal Qigong: Experimental Evidence352App. EGlossary of Common Qigong Terms354Notes362Qigong Resources397Index412
