 Author Name: Tse, Michael
Title: Qigong
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Piatkus Books March 23, 1995
ISBN Number: 0-7499-1336-3 / 9780749913366
Seller ID: RWARE0000011059
Paperback in poor condition. All pages there and not marked or loose but spine split and some creasing. 1995 Piatkus edition. ladylisabooks website.In this lucid introduction to the ancient Chinese health exercise known anQigong, Hong Kong native Tse expertly guides readers through the origins and philosophy of Qigong before offering illustrated, step-by-step instructions. After a discussion of the benefits of Qigong (stress reduction, improved posture, weight loss, etc.), the volume presents clear, sequentially arranged directions for executing the precise movements that mimic animals (e.g., a "peeping" monkey and a flying pigeon) or rely on simple balancing andother continuous actions. Tse concludes with advice on meditation and proper breathing. Readers interested in exploring Eastern forms of exercise should take a look at this one.In Qigong for Health and Vitality, Michael Tse, a Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) master trained by some of China's finest Qigong practitioners, explains the philosophy and practice of Qigong, a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine that combines breathing, posture, and movement to generate internal energy, restore health, and promote a sense of well-being. Qigong for Health and Vitality is the first truly accessible, introductory guide to this three-thousand-year-old for Chinese healing.Michael Tse now teaches in London, and is adept at presenting Qigong's "secrets" to a Western audience. In this book, he presents the background and philosophy of Qigong, detailing its amazing benefits for stress reduction and in the treatment of such chronic conditions as backache, hypertension, insomnia
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