Tai chi chuan is the most popular as well as least understood Chinese martial art currently practiced. However, Yang Jwing-Ming, one of the most notable tai chi teachers, attempts to clear some common misconceptions through effective explanations and technique photographs. For anyone with an interest in tai chi, this book is a must.
Sitting Meditation is becoming more and more popular as people realize that finding their inner self brings health, happiness and clear meaning to one's own life. Chinese Qigong has a rich theoretical foundation for meditation training known as Small Circulation where the body's energy is consciously circulated on energetic pathways. This book ...
In the Chinese language, chin na roughly translates into two words: "chin"-to seize, and "na"-to control. Thus, the major purpose of chin na is to quiet or stop an aggressive action without maiming or injuring to a serious extent. As a result, chin na relies on grasping, pressing and unnaturally twisting the sensitive parts of an opponent's body ...
Increase your strength, improve your health, and develop greater martial power with Qigong. Presenting ten separate sets of exercises, this book is the complete guide to Qigong training for martial artists. No matter what style you practice, you can improve your abilities with Qigong training. 30 illustrations. 194 photos.
One of the world's leading authorities on Qigong has made the ancient and profound teachings of Da Mo accessible to everyone. Includes Qigong exercises and massage techniques. 90 illustrations.
This book is a comprehensive study guide to the fundamental and intermediate levels of Shaolin long fist kung-fu. In terms of showing and preserving knowledge for the students and instructors of long fist, this volume provides an invaluable aid for teaching sequences and explaining other aspects of the style. This book lays a foundation for ...
Xingyiquan, like Tai Chi, is one of the more popular styles of Chinese Martial Arts. This revised edition presents new translations and improved photographs and new layout.
This profound work is guaranteed to raise the bar and demand debate on this ancient art. In-depth discussions on the theory of regulating the body, breathing, mind, qi and spirit will offer experienced and novice Taiji practitioners a treasure chest of knowledge and debate.
Healthy joints are vital to pain free movement and Qigong exercises can help heal and prevent arthritis. Dr. Yang presents numerous Qigong exercises, updated theory and expanded instruction. Young or old, sedentary or athletic; it is likely that one out of seven of us will be afflicted with arthritis in our lifetime. Since healthy joints are key ...
This expanded second edition includes many more gentle Qigong exercises and soothing Qigong massage techniques to ease your back pain, strengthen your torso, and expedite your body's natural healing abilities.
If you understand the principles & theory of Tai Chi chuan & its Jings, but do not know the martial techniques, your martial art is still half empty. It is as if you had learned how a car works, but did not know how to drive it. It cannot be denied that understanding the theory will help you to progress faster. However, since every form in the ...
Massage is one of the most common practices in Chinese medicine and Qigong training. This second edition presents additional Qigong massage techniques and updated training theory for the practical use of massage on a partner or on yourself.
Fo rht first time in history, you can reap the benefits of closely guarded wisdom! Explore Dr. Yang's translations and their meanings of these long-held secrets of Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan.
Presenting the audio version of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming's popular book "Chi Kung: Health and Martial Arts", this audio program includes the theory and history of Chi, discussions on Chi Kung (Qigong) training, meditation tips, and more, plus an eight-page booklet.
This audio program explains in detail how Qigong (Chi Kung) can be very effective for both preventing and treating arthritis. An excellent companion to the book and video of the same name. Includes an eight-page booklet.
This digitally remastered DVD demonstrates over 80 Chin Na techniques close up and at regular speed, with additional DVD-only content. Compliments the book
This best-selling Taijiquan program will offer you enough content to build a solid foundation for a lifetime of practice. Program Includes: Fundamental Stances - Breakdown of the Thirteen Postures - Taiji Qigong Primary Set - Moving Qigong - The Complete Yang Style Taijiquan Form - Instructions on Breathing. Over an hour of additional content not ...
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