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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Gordon Faulkner , Carole BridgePublisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Imprint: Singing Dragon Dimensions: Width: 15.40cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.80cm Weight: 0.390kg ISBN: 9781848190351ISBN 10: 1848190352 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 15 September 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsForeword. Preface. Introduction. Stress. Background to Daoyin. Practice. Basic Movements. Standing Stress Relief. Seated Stress Relief. Standing Stress Prevention. Seated Stress Prevention. Principles of Action. General Principles. Specific Principles. Appendix A: Five Elements. Appendix B: Energy System. Appendix C: Chinese Names. Glossary. Index.ReviewsGordon is very knowledgeable and experienced in qigong practices and provides a nice overview of Taoist philosophy and practices, including a discussion of Chinese medicine. The main part of this book outlines specific exercises, explaining how they affect one's energetic state and help clear stress. There are clear instructions and pictures showing you how to do each of the exercises and there are a variety of exercises to explore - anyone can find exercises here that suit them... For anyone seeking gentle exercises that help reduce stress and tension, this book would be valuable. -- Jed Shlackman, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Hypnotherapist Gordon has gone to great lengths to get across the essence of Daoyin Qigong methods and why they help people who 'are prone to stress'. [He] backs his findings up by personal experience drawn from his excellent work with people whose lives have been affected by cancer, in which stress plays a major part. -- UK Tai Chi I am a firm believer that practicing Qigong can help anyone who is prone to stress. This book is a good addition to anyone's Qigong reference library, especially those who practice Daoyin Yangsheng. It is alsi a good introduction to Qigong for those who want to try this ancient Chinese healing method to manage stress. -- Alain Burrese, J.D. Faulkner's great strength lies in simplifying a complicated discipline. His book allows readers to try several easy, brief exercises that can reduce stress and boost a sense of well-being. For anyone feeling harried in today's world --- and basically, that seems to be nearly everyone --- this detailed guidebook will be a secret weapon for fighting stress. -- Elizabeth Millard - Foreword Reviews Another book by the good folks at Singing Dragon, who are becoming quite an important source for excellent material on qigong and Chinese medicine... This book is a presentation of a form of Daoyin created in Beijing by professor Zhang Guangde... The author, a long time student of Professor Zhang, tells that the form of qigong in this book was designed with a very specific purpose in mind, to deal with chronic stress... The practices in this book are just such a way to give our body and energy system what it needs to be able to deal with any level of stress and remain healthy and whole in the process. -- The Empty Vessel: The Journal of Daoist Philosophy and Practice This book is a good addition to anyone's Qigong reference library, especially those who practice Daoyin Yangsheng. It is also a good introduction to Qigong for those who want to try this ancient Chinese healing method to manage stress. -- Ezine Articles. Author InformationGordon Faulkner is Principal Instructor at the Chanquanshu School of Daoist Arts. He is a Certified International Judge of Daoyin Yangsheng Gong and President of the Scotland and Wales Daoyin Yangsheng Gong Association. Gordon is a closed-door student of Professor Zhang Guangde, founder of the modern Daoyin Yangsheng system taught at the Beijing Sports University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |