Everyday Qigong Practice (eBook)

Richard Bertschinger (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2012
80 Seiten
Jessica Kingsley Publishers (Verlag)
978-0-85701-097-1 (ISBN)

Infos

This useful handbook teaches simple Qigong exercises that can be easily practised in the home every day. It offers guidance for introductory exercises that are easy to learn and very effective, including Early Morning Meditations and the Silk Brocades. Suitable for young and old, this is the perfect introduction to classic Qigong exercises.

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Early-stage Qigong practitioners often find it difficult to establish a daily Qigong practice. This useful handbook teaches simple Qigong exercises that can be easily practised in the home every day.The book provides guidance for a series of warm-ups and exercises which are easy to learn, very effective and all based on ancient and traditional practice. These include refreshing Early Morning Meditations; the classic Eight-Sectioned Brocade; the dynamic Three Circles Posture; the Ten Aggrievement Exercises, which are great for combating bad moods; and the Three Lowerings, an exercise for sound sleep; as well as Rubbing Exercises, self-massage for combating stiffness, aches and pains. The author offers advice throughout on important points to remember when practising Qigong at home and how to deal with any problems that arise in a straightforward and relaxed manner.Suitable for young and old, this introduction to classic Qigong for daily practice translates the traditional Chinese teaching expressions into English that reflects the multi-layered meaning of the original; intuitively grasped, meaning deepens on reflection. The meditations and exercises will be particularly healing for those recovering from illness.

Autor

Richard Bertschinger studied for ten years with the Taoist sage and Master, Gia-fu Feng. A practising acupuncturist, teacher of the healing arts, and translator of ancient Chinese texts, he works and practises in Somerset, England. He is the author of The Secret of Everlasting Life and Yijing, Shamanic Oracle of China also published by Singing Dragon.

Inhalt

Introduction. Early Morning Meditation. An Eight Sectioned Brocade. The Three Circles Posture. Ten Aggrievement Exercises. The Three Lowerings. The Genius of Rubbing. Appendix: Selections from Classical Texts.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.11.2012
• Illustrationen: Harriet E J Lewars
• Zusatzinfo: 16 black and white
• Verlagsort: London
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 140 x 140 mm
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Alternative Heilverfahren
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Fitness / Aerobic / Bodybuilding
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Kampfsport / Selbstverteidigung
• Schlagworte: Beginners • daily • Exercises • Handbook • Martial Arts • Massage
• ISBN-10: 0-85701-097-2 / 0857010972
• ISBN-13: 978-0-85701-097-1 / 9780857010971