About the author
Jwing-Ming Yang, known to readers as Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, is a martial arts teacher and author who founded YMAA, the organization behind YMAA Publication Center, which has published his books for decades. Alongside his lifelong training in Chinese martial arts and qigong, he has written extensively on both the physical and philosophical sides of these traditions. The Root of Chinese Qigong, now in its third edition (YMAA Publication Center, 2022), is treated as a standard reference on qigong theory and practice, covering its history, principles, and health applications. His later book, The DAO De Jing: A Qigong Interpretation (2018), reads the classical Chinese text through the lens of qigong practice. His work is aimed at practitioners and students of Chinese martial arts and internal training rather than general readers.
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“This volume presents a bold reinterpretation of Lao Tzu’s classic through the lens of Qigong, offering a fresh perspective on energetic harmony and mind-body cultivation. Dr. Yang’s analysis is meticulous, highlighting the…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The DAO de Jing: A Qigong Interpretation
“Dr. Yang provides a comprehensive, logically structured foundation for Qigong, making esoteric concepts approachable for Western minds. The text excels in clarifying core principles through sitting/standing meditations and Qi…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Root of Chinese Qigong 3rd. Ed.: Secrets for Health, Longevity, and Enlightenment
