Chi Kung: Cultivating Personal Energy - Hardcover

McKenzie, Eleanor; Mokone, Sara

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0600596842 ISBN 13: 9780600596844

Publisher: Hamlyn, 1999

Synopsis

Chi kung, meaning "energy cultivation", is one of the original components of traditional Chinese medicine and is at the heart of t'ai chi. It is an art which combines aerobic conditioning with meditation and relaxation, making it an ideal practice for peoples of every age and all levels of fitness. A few minutes' practice each day should help you reclaim your vitality. Beginning with a basic history of traditional Chinese medicine, the book includes a variety of everyday exercise routines as well as sequences which focus on sexual health, women, the ageing process, and the workplace. Also included are exercise routines designed to help the body combat a number of common ailments including colds and flu, backache, headache, stomach ache, and general tension.

About this title

Review:

Reclaim your natural vitality with this step by step guide to this traditional Chinese philosophy comb-ining aerobic conditions with meditation and relaxation, focusing on sexual health, women, aging and the workplace.

About the Author:

Eleanor McKenzie divides her time between England and Spain. She is the author of a number of books, including Thai Massage, Healing Reiki, Chi Kung and Thai Bodywork.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hamlyn
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0600596842
• ISBN 13: 9780600596844
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128