Kenneth S. Cohen (1) (1952–)

'A treasure...those eager to explore the methods of self-healing will learn how in The Way of Qigong. By peering through this modern window into ancient practices, the readers will discover how to gather the breath, move with grace and power, and cultivate the mind.'-Harriet Beinfield Coauthor of Between Heaven and Earth

Qigong is an integrated mind-body healing method that has been practiced with remarkable results in Chinea for thousands of years. The Chinese have long treasured qigong for its effectiveness both in healing an 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 intergrate qigoing into your life-and harness the healing power that will help your mind and body achieve the harmony of true health.

'This definitive volume...is the most comprehensive recently issued book on the Chinese healing art, qigong.'-Booklist

A main selection of The One Spirit Book Club selected by the Book-of-the-Month club and The Quality Paperback Book Club.

Contents

Acknowledgments
Foreword by Larry Dossey, M.D.
The pronunciation of Chinese words
Section I What is qigong?
1 What is qigong?
2 Roots and branches-The history of qigong
3 The three treasures: A Chinese model of body energy
4 Qigong science: Correlates of heaing energy
5 Does it really work? The experimental evidence
Section II Qigong basics
6 The time and place of practice
7 The posture of power
8 Fang song gong: The art of relaxation
9 Healthy breathing
Section III The way of healing
10 Standing like a tree
11 Qigong meditation
12 Active qigong
13 An-mo gong: Self-healing massage
14 The energy of the emotions
15 External qi healing: Chinese therapeutic touch
16 The complete qigong workout
17 Benefits and dangers of qigong
Section IV Qigong lifestyle
18 The dao of diet
19 Have a cup of tea!
20 The art of clouds and rain
21 Closing the circle: Signs of mastery, signs of stupidity
Appendices
A Dates of Chinese dynasties
B A technical note on the concept 'dan tian'
C Double-blind or double standard?
D Benefits of internal qigong: Experimental evidence
E Glossary of common qigong terms
Notes
Qigong resources (bibliography)
Index… (meer)

Table of Contents

2 Qigong -- Cultivating the Vital Breath
8 Jogging for Immortality
11 Exercises for Youth & Vitality (Chi Kung Animal Frolics)
15 Standing Meditation
18 The Animal Frolics
22 Taoist Walking
25 The Breath of Tao
28 Exercises for Feeling Young
32 Healing Exercises for the Disabled
36 The Tai Chi Ruler Part I: The History
39 The Tai Chi Ruler Part II: The Technique
42 Chi Kung --- The Danger Signals
45 Taoist Shamanism
51 Channeling the Breath of Life
58 Chinese Geomancy --- The Science of Wind & Water
69 Water Wisdom in T'ai Chi Ch'uan
75 I Chuan (mind boxing -- standing meditation)
82 The Snake & The Hawk -- Representing the Ideal Harmony of Yin & Yang
84 Fan & Flywhisk
87 Deer Boxing
90 Kung Fu for Kids
93 The Root of Martial Arts: Neither Shao-Lin nor Wu-Tang
96 Defeating the Ego: Aggression in the Martial Arts
100 The Art of Learning: A Critique of Chinese Martial Arts
103 The Tea Ceremony
105 T'ai Chi Ch'uan & Chanyou: Steps Along the Way
116 The Season of Friendship… (meer)