Michael Page (2)

People living for more than 150 years
aggressors being propelled yards with no obvious effort
good fortune stemming from a change in furniture
mastery over addictions
the lowering of river levels
miracle cures-these phenomena, and more, occurred through the harnessing by Chinese Taoists of a cosmic energy. The energy is ch'i.

This book is about bridging the gaps between East and West, about bringing the two ways of thinking-yin and yang-into a dynamic whole through an understanding of the concept show more of ch'i. The Power of Ch'i provides a fascinating insight into Chinese philosophy, mysticism and culture in all manifestations and will serve as a fascinating reference for anyone wishing to expand their knowledge of subjects as diverse as:

acupuncture and acupressure
longevit and immortality
the five elements
feng shui
martial arts
tao and taoist magic

Contents

Preface
1 The nature of ch'i
2 Change
3 Setting ch'i in context
4 The grassroots: Taoist magic
5 The art
6 Martial Arts
7 Health
8 Feng shi
9 Immortaility: The elixir of life
10 Immortality: Dual cultivation
11 The sage
12 The union of hemispheres
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index show less