Daoyin Yangsheng Gong Shi Er Fa(1st Edition) 12 Movement Health Qigong for All Ages (Book & CD + DVD) (Chinese Health Qigong) by ForeignLanguagesPress, Singing Dragon Paperback, 168 Pages, Published 2014 by Singing Dragon ISBN-13: 978-1-84819-195-2, ISBN: 1-84819-195-2
"The 12-movement qigong form presented is taken from over 50 forms developed by Professor Zhang Guangde, one of the world's leading qigong teachers, and can be practised in both seated and standing positions. The movements are graceful and easy to learn, and are based on the tenets of Chinese Medicine, working with the Zang Fu organs, the meridians, yin-yang, the Five Elements, and qi and blood. The book provides step-by-step, fully-ill ..."
"Discover Tai Ji Quan with this concise and easy-to-read primer. Seen in the West as a dynamic combination of yoga and meditation, Tai Ji Quan is an effective health and mind stilling exercise that has been practiced in China for millennia. Fully illustrated in colour, this book covers all the basics, including: - Key principles and etiquette - Tips for practice - Health benefits - Origins - Tai Ji Quan schools With an accompanying D ..."
"Learn the essentials about qigong with this comprehensive and easy-to-read introduction. An ancient Chinese practice now becoming popular in the West, qigong integrates functions of the body, breathing and the mind. Qigong is a great way to keep fit, prevent illness, and still your mind. Fully illustrated, this book covers the key information to get you started, including: - Tips for practice - Key principles and etiquette - Health ben ..."
Mawangdui Daoyin Shu(1st Edition) Qigong from the Mawangdui Silk Paintings (Chinese Health Qigong) by ForeignLanguagesPress Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2014 by Singing Dragon ISBN-13: 978-1-84819-193-8, ISBN: 1-84819-193-6
"Mawangdui Daoyin Shu presents a series of qigong forms based on those shown on the famous silk paintings excavated from the Mawangdui tombs of Changsha, Hunan Province. Discovered in the 1970s alongside a wealth of classical texts, they are among the oldest and best preserved silk works in China, and provide a fascinating insight into the early history of qigong. Dating from the Han Dynasty, these easy-to-learn movements work with the ..."
Shi Er Duan Jin(1st Edition) 12-Routine Sitting Exercises (Chinese Health Qigong) by ForeignLanguagesPress Paperback, 106 Pages, Published 2014 by Singing Dragon ISBN-13: 978-1-84819-191-4, ISBN: 1-84819-191-X
"This seated qigong sequence synthesizes the principles of its various founding schools and emphasises movements of the neck, shoulders, waist and legs. Often used as warm up or closing exercises, these powerful seated forms are based on exercises that have been practised over millenia in China. Suitable for experienced qigong practitioners as well as beginners, and for all ages and abilities, including people with mobility restrictions ..."
"Discover Chinese wushu with this concise and easy-to-read primer. Wushu, also known as kung fu, has the art of attack and defence at its centre and is an umbrella term for the Chinese martial arts. With accurate and defined illustrations, this book covers all the basics of wushu, including: - Origins of wushu - Key principles and etiquette - Wushu schools - Wushu in film, art and culture - Health benefits - Tips for practice and 'becom ..."
Taiji Yangsheng Zhang(1st Edition) Taiji Stick Qigong (Chinese Health Qigong) by ForeignLanguagesPress Paperback, 102 Pages, Published 2014 by Singing Dragon ISBN-13: 978-1-84819-194-5, ISBN: 1-84819-194-4
"A set of exciting and unusual Taiji Stick qigong exercises is presented in this accessible introduction. Embodying the concepts of taiji, the movements emphasise the harmony of yin and yang, man and nature. Appropriate for all levels of experience and for all age groups, this new set of easy-to-learn exercises distils the essence of traditional stick practice, guides body movements and the movement of the stick, and coordinates directe ..."
"Discover the quick and easy Chinese exercise approach to common daily health problems in this fully-illustrated and easy-to-follow handbook. Based on millennia of effective Chinese medicine and health practice, the Qigong and self-massage techniques described take just a few minutes a day, and can resolve on-going issues such as knee pain, hemorrhoids, insomnia, sciatica and lower back pain. More immediate problems such as a stiff neck ..."
Da Wu(1st Edition) Health Qigong Da Wu Exercises (Chinese Health Qigong) by ForeignLanguagesPress Paperback, 106 Pages, Published 2014 by Singing Dragon ISBN-13: 978-1-84819-192-1, ISBN: 1-84819-192-8
"The graceful joint-relaxing dance-like exercises of Da Wu, an ancient qigong, are presented here with step-by-step explanations and photographs illustrating each movement. Recorded in ancient documents, Da Wu lays stress on flexing movements and the rotation of joints throughout the body to help improve health and wellbeing. This book explains the practice, and explores the origins of, this easy-to-learn qigong, which has its roots in ..."
Mao Zedong Volume 1, 1893-1949: A Biography (Cambridge China Library) by Chongji Jin, ForeignLanguagesPress Hardcover, 600 Pages, Published 2019 by Cambridge University Press ISBN-13: 978-1-107-09272-3, ISBN: 1-107-09272-8
"Mao Zedong remains one of the most controversial figures in modern world history. This 'living legacy' is the subject of intense, ongoing debate both within China and throughout the rest of the world. Here, volume 1I of the only biography of Mao written with full access to the Chinese Communist Party Archives to date is presented in English translation. This volume, the first of three undertaken by the historians of the Party Literature ..."
"Drawing on ancient documents from China and Tibet, archaeological findings and cultural relics, this illustrated handbook presents authentic Qigong forms from the Warring States period right up the late Qing dynasty of the early twentieth century. Twenty-six sets of pictures relating to Qigong, Daoyin, diet and living habits are included, each set introduced with a brief overview of the origin, development, changes and practice modes of ..."
"Of the hundreds of specialized Chinese dictionaries available, this one stands above most pocket dictionaries for Chinese language learners because it features 1,700 of the most commonly encountered Chinese characters (arranged alphabetically by pinyin romanization) and gives the character stroke order, definition, and examples of usage. Designed for intermediate to advanced language learners, this dictionary offers a critical step in h ..."
Wu Qin XI Five-Animal Qigong Exercises [With Instructional DVD] (Chinese Health Qigong) by ForeignLanguagesPress Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2008 by Singing Dragon ISBN-13: 978-1-84819-007-8, ISBN: 1-84819-007-7
"Qigong is an aspect of traditional Chinese medicine that involves coordinating breathing patterns with physical postures to maintain health and well-being. Wu Qin Xi: Five-Animal Qigong Exercises is an accessible, fully-illustrated guide to a particular qigong exercise that imitates the movements of animals and birds. The book explores the development of the five-animal exercises from the work of Hua Tua, a leading physician of the Eas ..."
Ba Duan Jin Eight-Section Qigong Exercises [With Instructional DVD] (Chinese Health Qigong) by ForeignLanguagesPress Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2008 by Singing Dragon ISBN-13: 978-1-84819-005-4, ISBN: 1-84819-005-0
"Qigong is an aspect of traditional Chinese medicine that involves coordinating breathing patterns with physical postures to maintain health and well-being. Ba Duan Jin: Eight-Section Qigong Exercises is an accessible, fully-illustrated guide to this particular qigong exercise, which has been shown to improve the respiratory, cardiovascular and immune systems.The Ba Duan Jin exercise dates back to the Song Dynasty, and is broken down int ..."
Liu Zi Jue Six Sounds Approach to Qigong Breathing Exercises [With Instructional DVD] (Chinese Health Qigong) by ForeignLanguagesPress Paperback, 80 Pages, Published 2008 by Singing Dragon ISBN-13: 978-1-84819-006-1, ISBN: 1-84819-006-9
"Qigong is an aspect of traditional Chinese medicine that involves coordinating breathing patterns with physical postures to maintain health and well-being. Liu Zi Jue: Six Sounds Approach to Qigong Breathing Exercises is an accessible, fully-illustrated guide to this particular qigong exercise, which focuses on breath control. Liu Zi Jue regulates and controls the rise and fall of Qi (vital energy) through the inhalation and exhalation ..."