Standing Qigong for Health and Martial Arts - Zhan Zhuang
Standing qigong is a simple, effective form of exercise suitable for all ages that can increase health, balance and vitality.

This complete and accessible guide introduces standing qigong for health and martial arts. Beginning with an introduction describing his own discovery of the practice and an exploration of the health benefits, the author provides detailed instruction on the basic health postures and the process for diaphragmatic breathing. The second part of the book focuses on the martial postures and provides guidance on the subtle variations of the movements that help to cultivate and strengthen healing and internal power. Practice sequences are also included to help readers get started immediately, including, in the third part of the book, the Xing Yi Five Element linking form.

Easy-to-follow, and covering all the basics, this guide to standing qigong is perfect for anyone who is looking for ways to improve their health, or with an interest in the internal or martial arts, especially practitioners of Taiji, Qigong, XinYi, Bagua,YiQuan and yoga.

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Standing Qigong for Health and Martial Arts - Zhan Zhuang
Standing qigong is a simple, effective form of exercise suitable for all ages that can increase health, balance and vitality.

This complete and accessible guide introduces standing qigong for health and martial arts. Beginning with an introduction describing his own discovery of the practice and an exploration of the health benefits, the author provides detailed instruction on the basic health postures and the process for diaphragmatic breathing. The second part of the book focuses on the martial postures and provides guidance on the subtle variations of the movements that help to cultivate and strengthen healing and internal power. Practice sequences are also included to help readers get started immediately, including, in the third part of the book, the Xing Yi Five Element linking form.

Easy-to-follow, and covering all the basics, this guide to standing qigong is perfect for anyone who is looking for ways to improve their health, or with an interest in the internal or martial arts, especially practitioners of Taiji, Qigong, XinYi, Bagua,YiQuan and yoga.

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Standing Qigong for Health and Martial Arts - Zhan Zhuang

Standing Qigong for Health and Martial Arts - Zhan Zhuang

by Noel Plaugher
Standing Qigong for Health and Martial Arts - Zhan Zhuang

Standing Qigong for Health and Martial Arts - Zhan Zhuang

by Noel Plaugher

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Standing qigong is a simple, effective form of exercise suitable for all ages that can increase health, balance and vitality.

This complete and accessible guide introduces standing qigong for health and martial arts. Beginning with an introduction describing his own discovery of the practice and an exploration of the health benefits, the author provides detailed instruction on the basic health postures and the process for diaphragmatic breathing. The second part of the book focuses on the martial postures and provides guidance on the subtle variations of the movements that help to cultivate and strengthen healing and internal power. Practice sequences are also included to help readers get started immediately, including, in the third part of the book, the Xing Yi Five Element linking form.

Easy-to-follow, and covering all the basics, this guide to standing qigong is perfect for anyone who is looking for ways to improve their health, or with an interest in the internal or martial arts, especially practitioners of Taiji, Qigong, XinYi, Bagua,YiQuan and yoga.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781848192577
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date: 03/21/2015
Pages: 160
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Noel Plaugher began studying martial arts in 1990 after being the victim of violent crime. After studying Shou Shu Kung Fu and achieving his second degree black belt, he began studying internal martial arts. Noel studied Xing Yi Chuan and achieved his teaching certificate (black belt equivalent). He has also studied various forms of qigong as well as Aikido and Judo. Noel lives with his wife, Brenda, and son, Christopher, in Atlanta, Georgia, where he teaches and writes.

Table of Contents

Introduction. Part 1. Health Postures. I. Diaphragmatic Breathing. II. Preparation for Health Postures. III. Holding the Sphere - 5 Postures. Part 2. Martial Postures. I. Martial Posture Specifics. II. San Ti Shi. III. Tiger. IV. Rooster. V. Dragon. VI. Sample Routines. VII. Visualization Exercises. Part 3. Five Element Form. I. Five Element Form. Conclusion.
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