Qigong is an ancient Chinese system of exercise that helps you combat stress, prevent diesase, and promote fitness and relaxation. In China, Qigong is so widely practiced for health and longevity that it makes an important contribution to health nationwide. This attractive introduction provides a brief history of qigong, followed by step-by-step exercise demonstations that concentrate on the three core areas of qigong. By following these exercises, you reeducate your mind and body, and, through self-exploration, adopt new ways of living that eliminate and reduce the effects of depresssion, fatigue, and stress-making your life altogether more pleasurable and fulfilling.

Angus Clark is an experienced qigong tutor and founder of the School of Living Movement in Devon, England. He teaches both nationally and internationally, and also works with schools, health authorities and community groups in England.

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Exercise and heal your mind, body, and spirit with this ancient Chnese practice.

The Secrets of...series offers a unique juxtaposition of theor and practtice, providing clear, ful explanations that demystify each subject and show yu the best way to apply it. This book:

Examines the many different styeles of qigong.
Demonstraties exercises step-by-step with color photography.
Offeres a jargon-free approach that makes qigong easy to understand.
Offers approximately 350 pictures that help clarify concepts.

Contents

How to use this book
Introduciton
Roots
The art of qi
Warm up
White crane
Energy management
Glossary
Further reading (bibliography)
Useful addreses
Index
Acknowledgments