Eight simple qigong exercises for health

the eight pieces of brocade

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Eight simple qigong exercises for health

the eight pieces of brocade

2nd ed.

This book offers beginner a smart way to learn qigong (chi kung), the ancient Chinese system of gentle breathing, stretching, and strengthening movements.

You will use the Eight Pieces of Brocade, one of the most popular qigong healing exercise sets, to improve your overall health and well-being. Commonly known in China as the Ba Duan Jin, these exercises have been practiced for over 1,000 years.

Choose the sitting set, the standing set, or both. Learn how to activate the qi energy and blood circulation in your body, helping to stimulate your immune system, strengthen your internal organs, and give you abundant energy.

Clear photographs show you correct postures
Concise instructions tell you what to do
Details inform you how the movements help
Qigong theory explains why the exercises work

Translations of ancient Chinese poetry provide key concepts to help you improve your practice
No matter your age or your physical condition, the Eight Pieces of Brocade is a wonderful way to improve your health and well-being.

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English
Pages
95

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Eight simple qigong exercises for health: the eight pieces of brocade
1997, YMAA Publication Center
in English - 2nd ed.

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Edition Notes

Includes index.

Published in
Jamaica Plain, MA

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
613.7/1
Library of Congress
RA781.8 .Y3633 1997

The Physical Object

Pagination
xvi, 95 p. :
Number of pages
95

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL704462M
Internet Archive
eightsimpleqigon00jwin
ISBN 10
1886969523
LCCN
97060896
OCLC/WorldCat
39157195
Library Thing
4786077
Goodreads
160611

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