Pain-Free Joints: Simple Qigong Movements for Arthritis Healing and Prevention
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Rating | : | 4.59 (952 Votes) |
Asin | : | B071VJMX9Q |
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Number of Pages | : | 404 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2015-06-28 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The gentle, meditative movements emphasize proper motion in coordination with breath, making qigong the right choice for preventing, treating, and even reversing arthritis.This book presents 46 simple qigong movements to help you loosen, stretch, strengthen, heal, and maintain comfortable, flexible joints for a lifetime.You will learn what qigong is and why it is a good choice for treating arthritis and maintaining healthy joints • 4 gentle torso-loosening movements • 9 hand massage movements and techniques • 6 massage methods for immediate relief • 3 qigong movements for n
Dr. He has been involved in Chinese martial arts since 1961 and maintains over 55 schools in 18 countries. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, PhD, is a world-renowned author, scholar, and teacher. Yang's writing and teaching include the subjects of kung fu, tai chi chuan, massage, meditation, and chin na, and he is a leading authority on qigong. Yang is the author of over 35 books and 80 vid
Yang discusses massage, acupuncture, and cavity presses, and explains how each can be used to improve the flow of qi, the natural energy that circulates throughout the universe and also through the body. There is just enough basic information to get started exploring this path to healing. Pain-Free Joints: 46 Simple Qigong Movements for Arthritis Health and Prevention by Dr. The author explains that “traditional Chinese physicians believe that since the body's cells are alive, as long as there is a proper supply of qi, the physical damage can be repaired or even completely rebuilt.” The book emphasizes the importance of understanding the theory behind the suggested exercises and the need to make them part of a lifelong practice. There are also references for further study, and the book concludes with a very helpful glossary of Chinese terms.Abundant photographs demonstrate the recommended exercises, depi