Long considered a classic text by teachers and students The Root of Chinese Qigong offers the principles and theories of qigong practice.amp10This third edition includesamp10amp10Updatedamp160pamp299nyamp299n that includes diacritical tonal marks for proper pronunciation of Chinese words.amp10Updated Chinese text character font providing better readability.amp10amp10Dr. 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.amp10In 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 bodys qi supply. He further explains important concepts such as the Three Treasures and regulating the body breath and mind.amp10Contents includeamp10amp10Qigongs historyamp10Basic concepts of qigongamp10Qi and the human bodyamp10The five categories of qigongamp10Regulating body breath and mindamp10Regulating your essence qi and spiritamp10Key points for improving practiceamp10A detailed look at qi channels and vessels in the bodyamp10amp10Whatever 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.