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A Complete Guide to Chi-Gung By Daniel Reid ( Shambhala )
Release Date: 2000-03-07
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Chi-gung, which literally means "energy work," is a system of cultivating health, vitality, and longevity that is based on the fundamental principles of Taoism and the laws of nature. Practiced by the Chinese for thousands of years, chi-gung works with the energy found in all living things to help rid the body of the imbalances that sap our strength and give rise to disease. The simple, meditative movements, breathing exercises, and massage techniques that are the basis of chi-gung can be practiced by anyone, regardless of age or physical fitness.
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It's ok ( harryq )
Seems this may just be one style of Chi Kung? For I not seen certain forms that I do use,and he focus so much on Taoist. Which he should of explained the title better as Complete Tao Chi Gung insteade. So the title is misleading. But the book is ok,little confusing than what I Iwas use to reading. So its ok to add to your collection. Good to know that all Qi Gong practice are not the same,but same goals.
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 Excellent and responsible introduction to chi gung. ( froghollow5 )
I was introduced to the practice of chi gung through the writings of Daniel Reid--this book and another on traditional Chinese medicine.The descriptions of the exercises are the best of any of the books I have read since (about 8), and the practice routine he includes is extremely well-structured and beneficial. I have been doing this routine daily for about 6 months, and have enjoyed numerous substantial benefits from it. No other author I have found has provided such a complete workout routine. I have continued to use it as a basis for additional material I have learned from other sources. I am most grateful that Mr. Reid, among others, has been willing to make this information available to us in print.
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Excellent book for beginners, very concise and explanatory. ( robertaccio )
For those of you starting to learn Chi Kung, this book will give you thorough information about the whole history, the different practices and forms, and the relation body to universal chi. It?ll also give you explanations about the benefits of practicing Chi Kung for yourself as preventive healthcare as well as how it is used to heal others. It covers the various ways of working with Chi, best locations, best time and environment, and a few sets of daily practices.
This book is excellent for beginners wanting to know what they are dealing with or for curious people to get a good knowledge of Chi Kung. Highly recommended.
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 Born-again chi-gung
I am about half way through this book and am straining not to put it down. It is full of rhetoric reminiscent of born-again literature, which makes me question some validity. Full of fantastical stories and not one reference as to where the information comes from. As far as his allopathic understanding of physiology/biology, it is hashed, at times incorrect and simply doesn't make sense. Another book just to turn a buck. Save yourself the time a read a better book!
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