The Theory and Practice of Taiji Qigong,9781556435546

The Theory and Practice of Taiji Qigong

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ISBN13: 9781556435546
ISBN10: 1556435541
Format: Trade Paper
Pub. Date: 2005-05-31
Publisher(s): North Atlantic Books
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Summary

Practiced regularly, Taiji Qigong has been show to increase energy, improve health, and help prevent illness through simple movements and focused breathing. This in depth instruction manual brings the practice to the average reader. Written for every level of skill and interest and constructed for easy customizing for particular goals, the book is broken into three parts that cover the theory and practice of Qi and Qigong; the general principles of Qigong practice; and the 18 movements of Taiji Qigong in detail.

Author Biography

Chris Jarmey, M.C.S.P., D.S., M.R.S.S., is the Course Director, Principal of the European Shiatsu School. He has served several terms as the Education Officer, Medical Liaison Office, and Assessment Panel member for the Shiatsu Society. Chris has specialist skills in therapeutic Eastern and Western exercise, and has been practicing and teaching Yoga and Qigong for over 25 years. He is the author of several best-selling books, including The Concise Book of Muscles, also published by Lotus Publishing and North Atlantic Books.

Table of Contents

About the Author 7(2)
How to Use This Book 9(2)
PART ONE THE THEORY OF QI AND QIGONG 11(36)
What is Qi?
12(21)
Qi as a Universal Concept
12(2)
Qi as 'Life Force'
14(2)
Qi Within Qigong
16(1)
The Three Treasures
16(1)
More About Jing (Essence)
17(2)
Original Qi
19(1)
The Gate of Vitality
20(1)
More About Shen (Mind)
20(1)
Enriching and Utilizing the Three Treasures Through Qigong
21(1)
Channels of Qi
22(1)
The Primary Channels
23(3)
Extraordinary Vessels
26(2)
Dantian
28(3)
Energy Points or 'Qi Vortices' Along the Qi Channels
31(2)
Yin and Yang
33(7)
What Does Qigong Really Mean?
40(4)
External and Internal Elixir Categories
40(2)
Passive and Active Methods
42(1)
Qigong Categories According to One's Aspirations
43(1)
Where Does 18-Stance Taiji Qigong Fit In?
43(1)
The Small Circulation
44(3)
PART TWO GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF QIGONG PRACTICE 47(38)
How Much Should You Practise?
47(1)
Optimum Conditions for Practise
48(3)
Time of Day to Practise
48(1)
Which Direction to Face
48(1)
Where to Practise
49(1)
What to Wear
49(1)
Menstruation and Pregnancy
50(1)
Other Considerations
50(1)
Correct Posture and Stance to Begin
51(5)
Refining Your Stance
56(3)
Breathing Methods
59(23)
Natural Breathing
60(1)
Normal Abdominal Breathing
61(2)
Reverse Abdominal Breathing
63(2)
Timing the Breath
65(3)
Should I Keep My Mouth Open or Closed as I Exhale?
68(1)
Integrating the Vertical and Horizontal 'Bows' With the Breath
69(2)
A Note About Mental Focus
71(3)
A Note About Internal Effects
74(3)
A Note About Benefits
77(3)
A Note About Motivation
80(1)
Possible Side-effects
80(2)
The Concept of Distorted Qi
82(3)
PART THREE THE 18 MOVEMENTS OF TAIJI QIGONG 85(88)
1. Beginning (..Movement)
89(6)
2. Opening the Chest
95(4)
3. Painting a Rainbow
99(6)
4. Separating the Clouds
105(4)
5. Arm Rolling (..in Fixed Stance)
109(4)
6. Rowing a Boat (..in the Middle of a Lake)
113(6)
7. Lifting the Ball
119(6)
8. (Turning to.) Gaze at the Moon
125(4)
9. (Turning Waist and..) Pushing Palm
129(4)
10. Hands in Cloud (..in Horse Stance)
133(4)
11. Scooping the Sea (..and Viewing the Sky)
137(6)
12. Pushing Waves
143(4)
13. Flying Dove (..Spreads its Wings)
147(4)
14. Charging Fists (..With Outstretched Arms)
151(4)
15. Flying Wild Goose
155(6)
16. Spinning Wheel
161(4)
17. Bouncing a Ball (..While Stepping)
165(4)
18. Calming Qi
169(4)
Summary of Exercises 173(12)
Quick Reference Chart 185(4)
Index 189

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