Harnessing The Power of the Universe.
Discover how to boost your energy levels, strengthen your immune system and promote good health. Chi-gung is based on the same fundamental Taoist principles and universal forces which lie at the heart of traditional Chinese medicine, meditation and martial arts. Through correct breathing and gentle exercises, it balances the human energy system and helps eliminate the stress caused to the body by pollutants and bad diet. Practiced regularly it will promote good general health, prolong life and prevent illness but it can also be used to target specific problems. In China, where it has been practiced for centuries, it is used successfully to treat diseases such as cancer, AIDS and even Alzheimer's.
'Chi-Gung' provides Western readers with both a clear theoretical framework and an easy-to-follow guide to personal practice and basic technique. It includes:
- An analysis of the major styles and forms of chi-gung
- Exercises for beginners and the more experienced
- Information on how to support the benefits of chi-gung through diet and lifestyle
- An historical account of the evolution of chi-gung in China from ancient times to the present
Clear and accessible, 'Chi-Gung' is a comprehensive guide to a preventative health care system that anyone can learn and practice.