Chi Kung: The Chinese Art of Mastering Energy

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Chi Kung: The Chinese Art of Mastering Energy
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Yves Requena
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:128
Dimensions(mm): Height 204,Width 254
Category/GenreMind, Body, Spirit - thought and practice
Oriental martial arts
ISBN/Barcode 9780892816392
ClassificationsDewey:613.7148
Audience
General
Illustrations 131 b&w illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Imprint Healing Arts Press
Publication Date 9 November 1999
Publication Country United States

Description

Chi Kung, Chinese for "energy mastery," is an ancient physical discipline that utilizes deliberate movement, slow breathing, mental concentration, and visualizations. The discipline is based on the same energy meridians used in Chinese acupuncture and is fully integrated into the traditional five-element wisdom of Chinese healing. Chi Kung exercises not only promote physical well-being, but transform consciousness by amplifying one's sensitivity to both the natural world and one's own personal potential. With regular practice of no more than 15 to 30 minutes a day, the author shows how we can develop a more sensitive perception of our environment, allowing us to feed our own life energy from the magnetic resonance of the world around us. The author's simple series of exercises is well within the capability of anyone, regardless of age or physical condition.

Author Biography

Dr. Yves Requena is Europe's leading authority on Chi Kung. An acupuncturist and phytotherapist, he is the director of the European Institute of Chi Kung in France.