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The Book of Internal Exercises (1978)

by Stephen Thomas Chang

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The ancient sages who devised these exercises more than 6,000 years ago were very practical people: if something worked well, they used it; if it did not, it was discarded.

These exercises really work; A practical and immediately useable aid in the art of self-healing, the Internal Exercises are designed to energize the entire body, to balance the energy level, and to promote a more effective functioning of the internal organs. There are even execises for approximately 30 common ailments, including headaches, colds, heart disease, arthritis, and cancer.

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Introduction-The I Ching; Taoist sexology; Diet; Internal exercises
1 The theory of energy-The nature of energy; The meridians; The points of entry and exit; Inernal exercises
2 The deer, the crane and the turtle-The deer; The male deer exercise; The female deer exercise; Prone position for the deer exercise; The crane; The crane exercise; The turtle; The turtle exercise; Combining the three foundation exercises
3 Living with the whole body-The sitting position; The standing position; The standing crane; Walking; Bone breathing for complete relaxation; Sleeping; Toe wiggling and body stretching; Internal organ relaxation; Healing and strengthening the eyes; The nose, lungs and sinuses exercise; Beating the heavenly drum; Mouth exercises (Tongue; Saliva and teeth clicking); Rubbing the face; Stimulating the kidneys; Liver exercise; Bringing fire into the stove; Rubbing the arms and legs (Meridian massage); Upward massage; Downward massage; Weight reduction; The lower back; Healing the stomach; Heart exercise; Energizing the heart; The abdomen; The lungs; Sexual glands and lower body; Pain relief; The hands, arms and upper body
4 Taoist meditations and breathing-Meridian meditation; Contemplative exercises for practical purposes; Sunlight contemplation; Candlelight, sunlight and moonlight contemplations; Brain cleansing breathing; Brain cleansing one; Brain cleansing two
5 Immortal breathing: Small heavenly cycle-Small heavenly cycle; Large heavenly cycle
6 Taoist healing prescriptions
7 In summary
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The Ancient Sages who devised these exercises more than 6,000 years ago were very practical people: if something worked well, they used it; if it did not, it was discarded. A practical and immediately useable aid in the art of self-healing, the Internal Exercises are designed to energize the entire body, to balance the energy level, and to promote a more effective functioning of the internal organs. There are even exercises for approximately 30 common ailments, including headaches, colds, heart disease, arthritis, and cancer. Learn how to regulate your health in accordance with the natural laws.
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