The prasent is born out of the past.
Taoist exercises including: Chi Gung; Taoist Yoga; Yijinjing; Self-Massage.
An intriguing introduction to traditional Chinese health practices, most notably the art of Chi Gung. Chi Gung is a Chinese word for Taoist exercises aimed at balancing and strengthening the flow of chi, the life force, the connecting link between body, mind, and spirit. There are 30 sets of exercises in this book, all taken from classical Chinese works or relics. Practicing one or two sets for a while will give you a feeling for Taoist 'internal martial arts.' If you decide to pursue these arts further, you'll want to seek out a teacher, hopefully one who will transmit some of these timely, powerful secrets to you.

Contents

Foreword by Kumar Frantzis
Preface by Zong Wu & Li Mao
Introduction
1 Chi Songzi's phsical and breathing exercises-From Dao Zang, compled during period from Six Dynasties (220-589) to first half of eighth century, supplemented during the Song (960-1279) and Ming (1369-1644) dynasties.
2 Ling Jianzi's physical and breathing exercises in six forms. Created by Xu Xun (239-374), collected in eight essays on health preserving by Gao Lian, MIng Dynasty.
3 Peng Zu's physical and breathing exercises-From Yun Ji Qi Qian, complied by Zhang Junfang, Song Dynasty.
4 Monk Xuanjian's physical and breathing exercises-From Yun Ji Qi Qian.
5 Chen Xiyi's physical and breathing exercises in sitting position-Created by Chen Xiyi (10th-11th centuries), later collected in eight essays on health preserving and San Cai Tu Hui (drawings of the heaven, earth , and man), Ming Dynasty.
6 Wang Ziqiao's physical and breathing exercises-Created by Wang Ziqiao (sixth century B.C.), collected in Dao Zang.
7 The five-animal play-Initiated by Hua Tuo, Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220), from Yun Ji Qi Qian.
8 A rare copy of the five-animal play-'A genuine heritage from hua tuo,' inscribed on a piece of brocade handed down since 10th century in Shen Shou's familiy in Zhejiang Province.
9 Zhou Lujing's five-animal play-From Yi Men Guang Du, compiled by Zhou Lujing, turn of 17th centruy.
10 Self-massage-From Si Bu Cong Kan, compiled by Zhang Yuanji (1867-1959). May have evolved before 14th century.
11Pu Qianguan's massage for longevity-Advocated by Pu Qianguan, Song Dynasty.
12 Su Dongpo's massage for longevity-Advocated by Pu Qianguan, Song Dynasty.
13 Massage eyes and ears-From Dao Zang.
14 Massage for longevity-From Nei Gong Tu Shuo (Internal work illustrated).
15 The seven-star standing exercises-From Can Tong Qi, Wei Boyang, Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220).
16 Exercises in eight steps-From Can Tong Qi, the earliest book on Taoist alchemy.
17 'Brocade' exercises in eight forms-From Eight essays on health preserving and drawings of the heaven, earth, and man, Gao Lian, Ming Dynasty.
18 'Brocade' exercises in eight forms in standing position-From Dao Shu, compiled during Southern Song Dynasty.
19 'Brocade' exercises in four forms-From Dao Zang.
20 'Broade' exercises in twelve forms-From Can Tong Qi.
21 Eleven sitting positions-From Can Tong Qi.
22 Exercises for strengthening internal organs-From eight essays on health preserving.
23 Six-sound exercise for health and longevity-Created by Sun Simial (581-682), compiled i Men Guang Du.
24 Absorbing the lunar essence-From Yun Ji Qi Qian, May have been in existence before early 11th century.
25 The tortoise's exercises-From Yun Ji Qi Qian.
26 The frog's exercises-From Yun Ji Qi Qian.
27 Yijinjing: Limbering-up exercises for tendons and muscles-Origin possibly Bodhidarma (?-528), taken from A Collelction of Annals, Chen Yi, Ming Dynasty, and Internal Work Illustrated, 1882.
28 Yijinjing exercises in twelve forms-From A Collection of Annals and Internal Work Illustrated.
29 The fairies' exercises-From Yi Men Guang Du.
30 Chen Huashan's lying exercises in twelve forms-From Yi Men Guang Du.
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