Danny Connor

Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) translates into English as 'breathing exercise' or 'energy skill.' We can learn to use these breathing techniques to activate qi (energy) to increase a sense of well-being as well as to heal oursleves and develop a sense of personal empowerment.

Used in China for thousands of years

Can be practised anywhere-at home, while traveling, with no need for exdrcise maachines!

Combats stress

Exercises muscles, bones, and skin to promote better sleeping habits

Improves blood, aids vital energy, improves sexual energy

120 illsutrations of Master Michael Tse showing these esay-to-use-techniques

Danny Connor directs the Tai-Chi Qigong Institute in England and has spent 25 years working with martial arts and teaching people to use these techniques for a better life.

Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction
What is health?
Why qigong?
From nothing to five
Skill and philosophy
Yin and yang and its relationship to qigong
The origin of qi
Prenatal and postnatal qi
Major acupoints on the body
Self massage
The movements-Tai chi qigong; Eight silk brocade exercises; Three styles; Wild goose qigong
Meditation-Individual postures; Mixed standing postures; Sitting postures
The five elements
Questions and answers on qigong practice
Qigong case histories… (plus d'informations)