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✍️ Yang, Jwing-Ming

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

Dr. Yang's foundational guide to Qigong distills ancient wisdom into accessible theory and practice. This updated edition clarifies core principles, offering a logical framework for Western practitioners to deepen their understanding and skill. Explore sitting and standing meditations, master Qi massage, trace energy pathways, and learn precise breathing techniques. Discover methods for mental tranquility, enhancing your internal energy, and comprehending vital concepts like the Three Treasures and the regulation of body, breath, and mind.

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🏛 YMAA Publication Center 📅 2022 📖 352 pages 🌐 en 📐 Paperback ISBN: 9781594399107

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This is a definitive and exceptionally clear guide for navigating the profound world of Qigong. Dr. Yang excels at translating complex ancient principles into a practical, logical framework, making it indispensable for serious students. While it masterfully clarifies theory and technique, those seeking a more purely mystical or less structured approach might find its rigorous methodology less appealing. It stands as a cornerstone text in any serious Qigong library.

📝 Description: The Root of Chinese Qigong 3rd. Ed.: Secrets for Health, Longevity, and Enlightenment

Long considered a classic text by teachers and students, The Root of Chinese Qigong offers the principles and theories of qigong practice. This third edition includes Updated pīnyīn that includes diacritical tonal marks (for proper pronunciation of Chinese words). Updated Chinese text character font (providing better readability). Dr. Yang is acclaimed for helping readers understand qigong concepts deeper and more clearly by expressing them in familiar methods for the Western mind. He takes these ancient concepts and presents them in a logical way that helps practitioners stay on the right path to deepen knowledge and skill. In this book Dr. Yang teaches sitting and standing meditation, demonstrates qi massage techniques, and examines the Qi pathways in your body. He explains correct breathing methods, shares secrets for quieting the mind, and discusses how to increase your body's qi supply. He further explains important concepts such as the Three Treasures and regulating the body, breath, and mind. Contents include Qigong's history Basic concepts of qigong Qi and the human body The five categories of qigong Regulating body, breath and mind Regulating your essence, qi and spirit Key points for improving practice A detailed look at qi channels and vessels in the body Whatever style of qigong you may practice, making sense of qigong theory and principles is the best way of achieving your goals sooner, more accurately, and deeper.

📑 What's inside

About the Author
Introduction
Forewords
PART ONE. GENERAL INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1. Introduction
1-1. Prelude
1-2. General Definition of Qì and Qìgōng
1-3. About This Book
Chapter 2. History of Qìgōng
2-1. Before the Hàn Dynasty (Before 206 BCE)
2-2. From the Hàn Dynasty to the Beginning of the Liáng Dynasty (206 BCE-502 CE)
2-3. From the Liáng Dynasty to the End of the Qīng Dynasty (502 CE- 1911 CE)
2-4. From the End of the Qīng Dynasty to the Present (After 1911 CE)
Chapter 3. Basic Concepts of Qìgōng
3-1. The Three Treasures - Jīng, Qì, and Shén
3-2. Yì and Xīn
3-3. Elixir Field
3-4. Three Flowers Reach the Top
3-5. Five Qì's Toward Their Origins
Chapter 4. Qì and the Human Body
4-1. About Qì
4-2. Qì and Bio-Electromagnetic Energy
4-3. Some Hypotheses
4-4. Opening the Qì Gates
Chapter5. Categories of Qìgōng
5-1. Qìgōng and Religion
5-2. Categories of Qìgōng
Chapter6. Qìgōng Theory
6-1. Introduction
6-2. External Elixir
6-3. Internal Elixir
PART TWO. GENERAL KEYS TO QÌGŌNG TRAINING
Chapter 7. General Concepts
7-1. Introduction
7-2. Building Qì
7-3. Kǎn and Lí
Chapter 8. Regulating the Body
8-1. Introduction
8-2. Relaxation Theory
8-3. Relaxation Practice
8-4. Rooting, Centering, and Balancing
Chapter 9. Regulating the Breath
9-1. Breathing and Health
9-2. Regulating the Breath
9-3. The Different Methods of Qìgōng Breathing
9-4. General Keys to Regulating Normal Breathing
9-5. Six Stages of Regulating the Breath
Chapter 10. Regulating the Emotional Mind
10-1. Introduction
10-2. Xīn, Yì, and Niàn
10-3. Methods of Stopping Thought
10-4. Yì and Qì
10-5. Yì and the Five Organs
10-6. Xīn, Yì, and Shén
Chapter 11. Regulating the Essence
11-1. Introduction
11-2. Strengthening Your Kidneys
11-3. Regulating the Essence
Chapter 12. Regulating the Qì
12-1. Introduction

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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 massage, offering a clear path to internal energy enhancement. However, it does not suit readers seeking purely mystical or non-instructional spiritual texts; this is a manual requiring active practice. Those looking for quick fixes or lacking patience for precise breathing techniques may find the detailed theoretical framework tedious. It is best for dedicated students willing to engage with the physical and mental discipline required. The update improves clarity, but the content remains demanding for casual readers uninterested in the rigorous study of traditional Chinese energetic medicine.

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Why this book is worth reading

This book is an essential guide for Western practitioners seeking a logical, structured entry into the profound world of Qigong. Readers who desire vibrant health, boundless energy, and spiritual awakening will find immense value in Dr. Yang’s accessible distillation of ancient secrets. It is particularly suited for those who appreciate clear theoretical frameworks alongside practical applications like meditation and breathing techniques. By demystifying concepts such as the Three Treasures and energy pathways, it empowers readers to take control of their internal energy and mental tranquility. The updated edition ensures that these vital practices are presented in a way that resonates with modern sensibilities, making it an indispensable resource for anyone serious about deepening their understanding of body, breath, and mind regulation.

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For those seeking a comprehensive, clear guide to Qigong, whether you're a novice looking to grasp foundational principles or an experienced practitioner aiming to deepen your understanding. If you value a logical, systematic approach to ancient wisdom, this essential text is for your journey.

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Esoterica Books editorial team

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 massage, offering a clear path to internal energy enhancement. However, it does not suit readers seeking purely mystical or non-instructional spiritual texts; this is a manual requiring active practice. Those looking for quick fixes or lacking patience for precise breathing techniques may find the detailed theoretical framework tedious. It is best for dedicated students willing to engage with the physical and mental discipline required. The update improves clarity, but the content remains demanding for casual readers uninterested in the rigorous study of traditional Chinese energetic medicine.

❓ Frequently asked questions

This updated version features improved Pīnyīn, now including diacritical tonal marks for precise pronunciation, alongside enhanced Chinese character fonts for superior readability, making the text even more accessible.

Absolutely. Dr. Yang's acclaimed ability to present complex Qigong theories in a logical, Western-friendly manner makes this an ideal starting point for newcomers, while also offering depth for seasoned practitioners.

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🎯 Key themes and symbolism

Cultivating Vital Health

This book reveals Qigong's profound capacity to enhance physical well-being and extend life. Dr. Yang details methods for boosting your body's vital energy, including specific Qi massage techniques and insights into the flow of Qi within the human system, promoting a robust and enduring constitution.

Spiritual & Mental Harmony

Beyond physical health, the text delves into the spiritual dimensions of Qigong, guiding practitioners toward inner peace and enlightenment. It explores techniques for harmonizing the mind, breath, and body, offering practices like sitting and standing meditation to cultivate mental stillness and a deeper connection to one's essence.

Bridging Eastern Traditions

Dr. Yang masterfully translates complex ancient Chinese Qigong principles into a logical and digestible format for a Western audience. He demystifies esoteric concepts, making advanced theories and practical applications comprehensible and actionable, thereby ensuring practitioners can navigate their journey with clarity and accuracy.

📜 Historical context

Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice involving coordinated body posture and movement, breathing, and meditation. Its roots trace back thousands of years, interwoven with traditional Chinese medicine and philosophy. Dr. Yang's work stands as a modern bridge, translating this rich, millennia-old tradition into an accessible framework for contemporary seekers worldwide, preserving its profound insights.

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Qigong
Qi
Three Treasures (Jing, Qi, Shen)

📔 Questions to reflect on

How do you currently perceive your body's energy, and what specific practices from this book might help you cultivate it more consciously?
Reflect on a time your mind felt truly quiet. How might the 'secrets for quieting the mind' discussed here help you return to that state more consistently?
Considering the concept of the Three Treasures, how do you balance your physical essence, vital energy, and spiritual awareness in your daily life?