Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

Chapter 1: General Introduction

1.1 Introduction

1.2 The Definition of Qi and Qigong

1.3 A Brief History of Qigong

1.4 Categories of Qigong

1.5 A Brief History of Taijiquan

1.6 Qigong Theory

1.7 General Concepts of Qigong Training

1.8 Taijiquan and Qigong

1.9 How to Use This Book 36 References

Chapter 2: The Root of Taijiquan—Yin and Yang

2.1 The Concept of Yin and Yang, Kan and Li

2.2 Yin and Yang in Taijiquan

Chapter 3: Taiji Qigong

3.1 General Training Concepts

3.2 Fundamental Training Principles

3.3 Warm-up Qigong

3.4 Still Taiji Qigong

3.5 Moving Taiji Qigong 86 References

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

Glossary and Translation of Chinese Terms

About the Author

Index

About the Author

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