A Complete Guide to Chi-Gung by Reid, Daniel -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication Acknowledgements Contents A Note on Romanization Preface Introduction: Basic Terms and Concepts

Polarity Trinity The Five Elemental Energies Meridians Types of Human Energy Basic Modes of Moving Energy Managing Energy with the ‘Water Mind’ of Intent Chi-Gung as a Pillar of Life

1. Historical Development of Chi-Gung in China

Yin and Chou Periods Warring States, Chin and Han Eras The Three Kingdoms, and Northern and Southern Dynasties Tang Dynasty Sung and Yuan Dynasties Ming and Ching Dynasties Modern Era

2. Major Categories of Chi-Gung Practice

Major Schools of Thought in Chi-Gung Moving Forms and Still Forms Cultivating Nature and Cultivating Life Forms Based on Physical Posture Forms for Balancing Body, Breath, and Mind

3. Chi-Gung and the Three Powers: The Harmony of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity

Microcosm and Macrocosm: ‘The Universe Within’ The Rhythmic Cycles of Nature and the Cosmos

4. Chi-Gung and the Three Treasures: The Alchemy of Essence, Energy, and Spirit

Nei-Gung: The Internal Alchemy of Energy Work Chi-Gung and Essence Chi-Gung and Energy Chi-Gung and Spirit Chi-Gung and Psychoneuroimmunology

5. Chi-Gung and Health: Healing with Energy

Chi-Gung as Preventive Healthcare Curative Applications of Chi-Gung Chi-Gung Hospitals and Research Centres

6. Elemental Energies: Ways of Working with Chi

The Art and Science of Breathing Guiding Energy with the Body Guiding Energy with the Mind Working with Sound Working with Light and Colour Working with Aroma Working with Touch Working with Sexual Energy

7. Fundamentals of Form: Posture, Breath, and Integration

Four Postures for Chi-Gung Practice Seven Ways of Breathing in Chi-Gung Integration of Body and Breath Integration of Energy and Breath

8. Precepts of Practice: Principles, Pointers, and Precautions

Guiding Principles of Balance and Harmony Important Points of Practice Precautions

9. Introduction to Traditional Styles of Chi-Gung

Tai Chi Chuan Eight Pieces of Brocade Hsing Yi Pa Kua Chang Play of the Five Beasts Shao Lin Temple Style The Six Syllable Secret Standing Pylon Microcosmic Orbit

10. Basic Chi-Gung Set for Daily Practice

Moving Meditation Set Warm-Up: Balancing Body, Breath, and Mind for Practice Main Practice: Mobilizing, Circulating, and Balancing Energy Cool-Down: Collecting and Storing Energy Still Meditation

11. Signs and Sensations, Deviations and Corrections

Signs of Progress and Sensations in Practice Deviations and Corrections

Applying Chi-Gung to Daily Life Cultivating Life as the Ground for Chi-Gung Learning How to ‘Lock the Gate’ The Orgasmic Upward Draw for Women Cultivating the Right Mind for Practice

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