Name: Teach Yourself Chi Kung By Robert Parry
SKU: 9780340867709
Availability: OutOfStock

Teach Yourself Chi Kung Summary

Teach Yourself Chi Kung by Robert Parry

Chi Kung is a system of exercise from China, combining gentle movement, or stillness, with calm, regular breathing. Find out for yourself how these easy-to-follow routines help to relax the body and focus the mind. - Explore the background and philosophy of Chi Kung. - Learn both active and passive styles of Chi Kung. - Follow clearly illustrated, step-by-step instructions for each routine. - Discover how daily practice promotes relaxation and well-being.

About Robert Parry

Robert Parry has been active in the study of Eastern systems of exercise and philosophy for over thirty years. A practitioner of oriental medicine, he is also the author of two books on Tai Chi.

Introduction 01 the art of breathing a little piece of history / the philosophy of health / learning chi kung / digging the well / putting the chi into chi kung / chi movement and measurement / chi and health / chi in action / how chi works / the polarity of chi - yin and yang 02 getting started the emotional body / how chi can become stuck / time and place / warming up / posture and breathing / summary 03 the big breath preparation / directions / suggestions for breathing / what you can expect to feel / mental focus - the big breath and the wood element / vital substances / advanced practise 04 three burners preparation / directions / suggestions for breathing / directions for reversing the sequence to the left / what you can expect to feel / mental focus - three burners and the fire element / advanced practise 05 drawing the bow preparation / directions / suggestions for breathing / directions for reversing the sequence to the left / what you can expect to feel / mental focus - drawing the bow and the metal element / advanced practise 06 ripples in the stream preparation / directions (and breathing) / directions for reversing the sequence to the left / what you can expect to feel / mental focus - ripples in the stream and the water element / advanced practise 07 squeezing the ball preparation / directions and breathing / what you can expect to feel / mental focus - squeezing the ball and the earth element / advanced practise 08 embracing the tree standing like a tree / preparation / directions / how long? / what you can expect to feel / mental focus and advanced practise 09 chi kung and health the production of chi / chi from food / chi from air / the internal engine / the protective chi: the body's defensive shield / nourishing chi: the energy pathways / the chinese clock / the grand tour 10 chi kung and meditation cycles of energy / getting to grips with those feelings / cultivating detachment / meditation: the building of chi / getting started 11 chi kung and philosophy the tao in taoism / the art of spontaneity / doesn't make sense! / Lao Tsu - the old teacher / exercise for the circulation of energy / going further with the chi / suggestions for daily practise / the routine / going forward

Additional information

Sku

CIN0340867701VG

ISBN 13

9780340867709

ISBN 10

0340867701

Title

Teach Yourself Chi Kung by Robert Parry

Author

Robert Parry

Series

Teach Yourself Books

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

John Murray Press

Year published

20030731

Number of pages

192

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Teach Yourself Chi Kung Robert Parry

Teach Yourself Chi Kung by Robert Parry

Summary

Teach Yourself Chi Kung Summary

Teach Yourself Chi Kung by Robert Parry

About Robert Parry

Table of Contents

Additional information

Customer Reviews - Teach Yourself Chi Kung