For centuries, the chinese exercise system called Chi Kung has been shrouded in secrecy. The Way of Energy is the first comprehensive guide to the most powerful form of Chi Kung ever developed-'standing like a tree'.

A gentle, yet profoundly beneficial form of exercise, which requires very little movement, this form of Chi Kung unlocks deep reserves of energy, builds internal stamina, strengthens immunity, relieves chironic illness, and promotes the natural regeneration of the nervous system. Using step-by-step instructions and more than 100 drawings and full-color photographs, The Way of Energy tells how to:

perform the entire sequence of rejuvenating positions

combat stress by practiciing Chi Kung while standing, sitting, working, playing, and even sleeping

prevent and treat a wide range of common ailments

Continuing our best-selling series of books for mind and body which includes The Sivananda Companion to Yoga, The Dance Workshop, and The Book of Stress Survival, The Way of Energy will help you achieve physical fitness, mental clarity, and a profound inner strength and vitality.

Master Lam Kam Chuen is a specialist in Chi Kung, a recognized master of Tai Chi Chuan, and a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine.

Contents

How to use this book
Foreword
Introduction
Part One
Chapter 1 Learning to stand
Chapter 2 Breathing and relaxing
Chapter 3 Internal movement
Part Two
Chapter 4 Preparing for energy
Chapter 5 Growing like a tree
Part Three
Chapter 6 Roots and branches
Chapter 7 Going beyond
Part Four
Chapter 8 Energy in daily life
Chapter 9 The life cycle
Chapter 10 Taking care of yourself
Index
Acknowledgements, resources, and bibliography