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

by Ken Cohen

Overview

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.

Product Details

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)

About the Author

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
1	What Is Qigong?	3
2	Roots and Branches: The History of Qigong	12
3	The Three Treasures: A Chinese Model of Body Energy	30
4	Qigong Science: Correlates of Healing Energy	42
5	Does It Really Work? The Experimental Evidence	57
6	The Time and Place of Practice	79
7	The Posture of Power	86
8	Fang Song Gong: The Art of Relaxation	97
9	Healthy Breathing	111
10	Standing Like a Tree	133
11	Qigong Meditation	148
12	Active Qigong	184
13	An-Mo Gong: Self-Healing Massage	219
14	The Energy of the Emotions	223
15	External Qi Healing: Chinese Therapeutic Touch	242
16	The Complete Qigong Workout	265
17	Benefits and Dangers of Qigong	270
18	The Dao of Diet	281
19	Have a Cup of Tea!	308
20	The Art of Clouds and Rain	317
21	Closing the Circle: Signs of Mastery, Signs of Stupidity	333
App. A	Dates of Chinese Dynasties	341
App. B	A Technical Note on the Concept "Dan Tian"	342
App. C	Double-Blind or Double Standard?	345
App. D	Benefits of Internal Qigong: Experimental Evidence	352
App. E	Glossary of Common Qigong Terms	354
	Notes	362
	Qigong Resources	397
	Index	412

What People are Saying About This

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

Editorial Reviews

"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

From the Publisher