Mawangdui Daoyin Shu: Qigong from the Mawangdui Silk Paintings (Chinese Health Qigong)
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (759 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1848191936 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Discovered in the 1970s alongside a wealth of classical texts, they are among the oldest and best preserved silk works in China, and provide a fascinating insight into the early history of qigong. This accessible and beautiful form will be of interest to experienced practitioners and beginners alike, and especially to those interested in the authentic connection with forms practised in ancient China.. Dating from the Han Dynasty, these easy-to-learn movements work with the flow of vital energy through the meridians and encourage connection between the external movements of the body and the internal activity of the mind. Mawangdui Daoyin Shu presents a series of qigong forms based on those shown on the famous silk paintings excavated from the Mawangdui tombs of Changsha, Hunan Province. The book provides step-by-step, fully-illustrated instruction on the Mawangdui Daoyin Shu, and includes a brief account of the origins of the movements, with additional learning tips for each movement, and information about the health benefits. Through rising and squatting, extending and withdrawing the limbs, bending and stretching, the movements help maintain health and cultivate the spirit. An accompanying DVD fe
. Its aim is to promote and carry forward the Chinese traditional culture of health promotion and facilitate the communication between Western and Eastern Cultures. The Chinese Health Qigong Association is dedicated to the popularization of and research into Health Qigong, and is a group member of the All-China Sports Federation
About the Author The Chinese Health Qigong Association is dedicated to the popularization of and research into Health Qigong, and is a group member of the All-China Sports Federation. . Its aim is to promote and carry forward the Chinese traditional culture of health promotion and facilitate the communication between Western and Eastern Cultures
Daoyin from the 44 figure chart Lamont D. Thomas These forms originate from one of the earliest records from Qigong history, a silk chart of 44 figures over 2000 years old. Daoyin is the root for many examples of internal and external Qi cultivation. American Daoist scholars such as Livia Kohn, who has extensively studied this chart, may have developed their own examples. This booklet with dvd is one interpretation of Daoyin from the mythic past.. Outstanding I can't say enough about the Chinese Health QiGong Association's instructional materials - they are the best on the market. I bought everything they've produced and highly recommend them all to qi gong enthusiasts. Most come with a DVD AND a CD along with the book.. James Roy said This DVD as well done the book is of good quality have not used the CD that comes with. This DVD as well done the book is of good quality have not used the CD that comes with it. This Chi gong practice will take time to learn but I feel it is well worth it. I have been doing Chi gong since the 1970s. I am considering buying some of their other DVDs and books