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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.
Contents
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