Beginning Qigong: Chinese Secrets for Health and Longevity

Learn traditional Chinese Qigong with this illustrated guide.
The urgent pace of modern life has led to a quest for ways to relieve stress. One of the best methods for doing so is Qigongan ancient Chinese system of breathing techniques and exercises that strengthen the mind, body, and spirit as they balance and augment Qi, or life force.”
This thorough volume presents many different forms of Qigong in detail and through fully illustrated exercises. Included are an explanation of the principles of Qigong, warmingup exercises, breathing exercises, and a guide to massaging the inner organs. The authors have also provided a table that describes the various exercises, listing their physical benefits and classifying them according to level of difficulty, so that readers can practice their own routines.