Chinese Kung Fu & Wushu

Series: Health Qigong Publisher: Foreign Languages Press ISBN: 9787119054490 Prologo Capitulo I Origen y desarrollo Capitulo II Caracteristicas Capitulo III Consejos para los ejercicios Capitulo IV Descripcion de los ejercicios Primera secci6n Formas para las manos y los pies Formas basicas para las manos Formas basicas para los pies Segunda seccion Ejercicios con ilustraciones Posicion preparatoria Ejercicio 1 Mantener las manos unidas en alto con las palmas hacia arriba para sostener el Cielo y regular sanjiao Ejercicio 2 Posar en actitud de un arquero disparando a la izquierda y a la derecha como para alcanzar al buitre Ejercicio 3 Mantener una mano en alto para regular las funciones del bazo y el est6mago Ejercicio 4 Mirar hacia atrais para prevenir cinco lesiones y siete factores...

Publisher : Foreign Language Press; Pap/DVD edition (May 1, 2007) Language : English Paperback : 74 pages ISBN-10 : 7119047809 ISBN-13 : 978-7119047805 Liu Zi Jue, or Six Sounds Approach to Breathing Exercises, is a traditional health and fitness practice focused on control of the breath. Liu Zi Jue regulates and controls the rise and fall of Qi (vital energy) inside the body and related inhalation and exhalation through different mouth forms--six in all--to breathe and pronounce the "XU, HE, HU, SI, CHUI, and XI" exercises. As these exercises strengthen the liver, heart, spleen, lungs, kidneys and Sanjiao (the three portions of the body cavities housing the internal organs), respectively, Liu Zi Jue helps to balance the energy and the functions of the inner organs.

Publisher : Foreign Language Press; Pap/DVD edition (May 1, 2007) Language : English Paperback : 96 pages ISBN-10 : 7119047787 ISBN-13 : 978-7119047782 Yi Jin Jing (Tendon-Muscle Strengthening Exercises) is a health and fitness exercise handed down from ancient China. Health Qigong--Yi Jin Jing features extended, soft and even movements displaying a graceful charm, and it puts focus on the turning and flexing of the spine, thus invigorating the limbs and internal organs. These movements have been proved to be able to improve health and fitness, prevent diseases, lengthen life and improve the intellect. In particular, practice of the Yi Jin Jing exercises has very impressive effects on the respiratory system, flexibility, balance and muscular strength. It can also prevent and cure diseases...

Publisher : China Intercontinental Press (November 1, 2011) Publication date : November 1, 2011 Language : English This book begins with a brief account of the basic knowledge of Chinese physical exercises and health care, a short history of the development of various ways of traditional physical exercises such as Taijiquan and Qigong, the basic theories concerning their efficacy and mechanism, and the methods generally adopted in practice. Then the concrete procedures of exercises, all well illustrated with clear pictures are presented, to aid the practitioner. In addition, traditionally practiced supporting like various ways of self-massage is also introduced at length. The explanations and illustrations will not only make the reading of the book an effortless experience but also help...

Publisher: Foreign Languages Press ISBN：9787119078687 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 ancient China. The main section of the book features a fully illustrated step-by-step guide, with additional learning tips for each movement, and information about the health benefits. In addition, an accompanying DVD features a video demonstration of Da Wu and additional information on its history...