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    The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing

    by Ken Cohen


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    • ISBN-13: 9780345421098
    • Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
    • Publication date: 03/28/1999
    • Edition description: 1ST TRADE
    • Pages: 448
    • Sales rank: 77,166
    • Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.90(d)

    Kenneth S. Cohen, M.A. is a renowned qigong master, China scholar, and health educator. He began his qigong training in 1968 and was a pioneer in introducing qigong to the West, establishing a bridge between qigong and medical science. Cohen was one of nine exceptional healers studied in the Menninger Clinic's Copper Wall Project. Author of more than 150 journal articles, he lives with his wife and daughter in Colorado.

    Table of Contents

    Acknowledgments
    Foreword
    The Pronunciation of Chinese Words
    1What Is Qigong?3
    2Roots and Branches: The History of Qigong12
    3The Three Treasures: A Chinese Model of Body Energy30
    4Qigong Science: Correlates of Healing Energy42
    5Does It Really Work? The Experimental Evidence57
    6The Time and Place of Practice79
    7The Posture of Power86
    8Fang Song Gong: The Art of Relaxation97
    9Healthy Breathing111
    10Standing Like a Tree133
    11Qigong Meditation148
    12Active Qigong184
    13An-Mo Gong: Self-Healing Massage219
    14The Energy of the Emotions223
    15External Qi Healing: Chinese Therapeutic Touch242
    16The Complete Qigong Workout265
    17Benefits and Dangers of Qigong270
    18The Dao of Diet281
    19Have a Cup of Tea!308
    20The Art of Clouds and Rain317
    21Closing the Circle: Signs of Mastery, Signs of Stupidity333
    App. ADates of Chinese Dynasties341
    App. BA Technical Note on the Concept "Dan Tian"342
    App. CDouble-Blind or Double Standard?345
    App. DBenefits of Internal Qigong: Experimental Evidence352
    App. EGlossary of Common Qigong Terms354
    Notes362
    Qigong Resources397
    Index412

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    From the Publisher

    "A long-awaited masterpiece . . . This breakthrough book is destined to become the classic reference on body energy and healing."
    —Joan Borysenko, Ph.D.
       Author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind

    "A TREASURE . . . Those eager to explore the methods of self-healing will learn how in The Way of Qigong. By peering through this modern window into ancient practices, the readers will discover how to gather the breath, move with grace and power, and cultivate the mind."
    —Harriet Beinfeld
       Coauthor of Between Heaven and Earth

    "THIS DEFINITIVE VOLUME . . . IS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE RECENTLY ISSUED BOOK ON THE CHINESE HEALING ART, QIGONG."
    —Booklist

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    Qigong is an integrated mind-body healing method that has been practiced with remarkable results in China for thousands of years. The Chinese have long treasured qigong for its effectiveness both in healing and in preventing disease, and more recently they have used it in conjunction with modern medicine to cure cancer, immune system disorders, and other life-threatening conditions. Now in this fascinating, comprehensive volume, renowned qigong master and China scholar Kenneth S. Cohen explains how you too can integrate qigong into your life—and harness the healing power that will help your mind and body achieve the harmony of true health.

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    "A long-awaited masterpiece . . . This breakthrough book is destined to become the classic reference on body energy and healing."
    —Joan Borysenko, Ph.D.
       Author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind

    "A TREASURE . . . Those eager to explore the methods of self-healing will learn how in The Way of Qigong. By peering through this modern window into ancient practices, the readers will discover how to gather the breath, move with grace and power, and cultivate the mind."
    —Harriet Beinfeld
       Coauthor of Between Heaven and Earth

    "THIS DEFINITIVE VOLUME . . . IS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE RECENTLY ISSUED BOOK ON THE CHINESE HEALING ART, QIGONG."
    —Booklist

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