and Philosophy Behind the Art of Ch'i Kung
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Ch'i Kung and the beginning of the world—form/force/substance and dual power.—Primitive man and the early stages of ch'i kung development.
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Ch'i Kung and the Yin & Yang
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Ch'i Kung, the Tao and the interplay of the Yin & Yang.—Human body according to Chinese physiology.—Ch'i Kung and the Tao.
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Chinese Concept of Healing
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Law of the universe and the Chinese concept of healing.—Acupuncture.
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Great Herbal: A complete and Scientific Work on Chinese Medicine by Dr.
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Li Shih Chen, Ming Dynasty
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History of Chinese Medicine
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Shen Nung: Legendary emperor & "Father of Medicine.":—Huang Ti: Legendary Emperor & "author" of Nei Ching, the Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine.—History's first successful heart transplant, 3rd C., B.C.—Hua T'o, China's last great surgeon, 3rd C., A.D.—Priest doctors.
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Two Doctrines
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Creativity in Chou Dynasty.—Scholastic stagnation in medicine before Middle Chou. —Doctrine of Yin & Yang.—Doctrine of the Five Elements.—Art of Pulse Reading.
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Five Cardinal Rules for Chinese Doctors
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Ch’i Kung & the Taoist
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Legends and the emulation of nature.—Lao Tzu.—Chuang Tsu.—Chang Tao Ling, Sorcerer of the Mountain of the Dragon and Tiger.—Shan T'an, the Mountain of Elixer.
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Ch'i Kung and the Martial Arts
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Being one with nature.—Principles of the Tao applied to combat.—Ultimate self defense.—Internal energy called ch'i.—Resource for betterment.
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CH'i Kung: A Needed Development
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PART II
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Principles of Ch'i Kung
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Form-Force-Substance.—Relaxation.—Tranquility.—Concentration.—Motion.—Inward & Outward Modes of Motion.—Importance of respiratory control.—Harmony of action and non-action, or motion and tranquility.
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Practice of Ch'i Kung
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Breathing control and important aspects of Ch’i Kung.—Energy areas of the body.—Practice and results.
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Sensations Felt During Practice
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Flowing of body energy.—Peace and comfort.—Tingling.—Increase of Saliva.—Heaviness or thirst and dryness due to incorrect breathing control.—Visual phenomena.—Dizziness.—Important things to realize.
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Experience of a Ch'i Kung Practitioner
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Colored lights and mind music.—Patterns of being.
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Ch'i Kung and the Functioning of the Organs
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Digestive system: achieving one's correct weight naturally.—Self regulation.—Traditional Chinese dietetics.—Circulatory system: enriched blood system.—Other organs: well being peace of mind and sleep.
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