The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing - Hardcover

Cohen, Kenneth S.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0345395298 ISBN 13: 9780345395290

Publisher: Ballantine Books, 1997

Synopsis

Introducing an ancient Chinese healing system, a how-to book teaches breathing techniques, meditations, and exercises designed to move the "qi" along the acupuncture meridians to the internal organs to prevent and heal disease. Tour.

About this title

Review:

"A long-awaited masterpiece . . . This breakthrough book is destined to become the classic reference on body energy and healing."
--Joan Borysenko, Ph.D.
Author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind

"A TREASURE . . . Those eager to explore the methods of self-healing will learn how in The Way of Qigong. By peering through this modern window into ancient practices, the readers will discover how to gather the breath, move with grace and power, and cultivate the mind."
--Harriet Beinfeld
Coauthor of Between Heaven and Earth

"THIS DEFINITIVE VOLUME . . . IS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE RECENTLY ISSUED BOOK ON THE CHINESE HEALING ART, QIGONG."
--Booklist

From the Back Cover:

Qigong is an integrated mind-body healing method that has been practiced with remarkable results in China for thousands of years. The Chinese have long treasured qigong for its effectiveness both in healing and in preventing disease, and more recently they have used it in conjunction with modern medicine to cure cancer, immune system disorders, and other life-threatening conditions. Now in this fascinating, comprehensive volume, renowned qigong master and China scholar Kenneth S. Cohen explains how you too can integrate qigong into your life -- and harness the healing power that will help your mind and body achieve the harmony of true health.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0345395298
• ISBN 13: 9780345395290
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 427