Table of Contents

Dedications Foreword Preface Chapter 1: Meridians Qigong Exercises 1-1. Introduction Benefits of Exercises Important Points 1-2. Meridian Qigong Exercises Preparation Facing Upward Waist/Hips Waist/Torso Shoulders/Torso/Neck Lift Torso and Shoulder From Side to Side (Arms Beside Torso) Facing Downward Recovery Chapter 2: Self-Massage: Tui Na and Dian Xue 2-1. Introduction 2-2. Self-Tui Na and Dian Xue Massage Basic Cavity Stimulation Techniques Chapter 3: Qigong Theory Review 3-1. General Qigong Concepts 1. Traditional Definition of Qi 2. Traditional Definition of Qigong 3. Scope of Qigong Practice 4. Definition of External and Internal Elixirs 5. Schools of Qigong Practice 3-2. Fundamental Theory General Basic Theory Meridian Qigong and Yoga Theory Tui Na/Acupressure Massage Theory 3-3. The Network of Qi Vessels and Channels Twelve Primary Qi Channels and the Eight Vessels 3-4. Buddhist and Daoist Qigong Concepts Buddhist Qigong Daoist Qigong Acknowledgements About the Author

About the Author

Yang, Jwing-Ming, PhD, is a world-renowned author, scholar, and teacher. He has been involved in Chinese martial arts since 1961 and maintains over 55 schools in 18 countries. Dr. Yang's writing and teaching include the subjects of kung fu, tai chi chuan, massage, meditation, and chin na, and he is a leading authority on qigong. Dr. Yang is the author of over 35 books and 80 videos.