Meridian Qigong Exercises
COMBINING QIGONG, YOGA, AND ACUPRESSURE
DR. YANG, JWING-MING
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ISBN: 9781594394133 (print) • ISBN: 9781594394140 (ebook)
Copyright ©2016 by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
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Edited by David Silver
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Publisher’s Cataloging in Publication
Names: Yang, Jwing-Ming, 1946- author.
Title: Meridian qigong exercises : combining qigong, yoga, and acupressure / by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming.
Description: Wolfeboro, NH USA : YMAA Publication Center, [2016] | “A simple lying-down routine for everyone”—Cover. | Includes bibliographical references.
Identifiers: ISBN: 9781594394133 (print) | 978159439140 (ebook) | LCCN: 2016962075
Subjects: LCSH: Qi gong. | Stretching exercises. | Yoga. | Acupressure. | Qi (Chinese philosphy) | Mind and body. | Medicine, Chinese. | Holistic medicine. | BISAC: HEALTH & FITNESS / Exercise. | HEALTH & FITNESS / Healing. | HEALTH & FITNESS / Yoga. | SPORTS & RECREATION / Martial Arts & Self-Defense.
Classification: LCC: RA781.8 .Y3635 2016 | DDC: 613.7/148—dc23
The practice, treatments, and methods described in this book should not be used as an alternative to professional medical diagnosis or treatment. The author and the publisher of this book are NOT RESPONSIBLE in any manner whatsoever for any injury or negative effects that may occur through following the instructions and advice contained herein.
It is recommended that before beginning any treatment or exercise program, you consult your medical professional to determine whether you should undertake this course of practice.
Table of Contents
Foreword by David Silver
Foreword by Kathy Yang
CHAPTER 1: Meridian 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. Tui Na and Dian Xue Self-Massage
General Rules
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
Praise for Meridian Qigong Exercises
This book is special.
Dr. Yang’s previous work has presented detailed instruction and theory for all of the most popular qigong forms, tracing back the roots of the art in the process. He has clarified, simplified, and preserved these classics forever, poring over all available documents in order to make his teaching as accurate and effective as possible.
He has given the world expositions on the two-thousand-year-old Daoist “Five Animal Sports”; Bodhidharma’s Buddhist “Muscle/Tendon Changing” and “Brain/Marrow Washing Qigong” from 550 CE; and the popular thousand-year-old series known as the “Eight Brocades.” He has passed down the ancient Shaolin White Crane qigong