Qigong Teachings of a Taoist Immortal: The Eight Essential Exercises of Master Li Ching-yun
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (674 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0892819456 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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Throughout history Taoists have promoted the development and restoration of the Three Treasures-- body, breath, and spirit--through the gentle practice of qigong. The first English translation of Master Li Ching-yun's teachings on the Eight Brocades, the central practice of qigong.• Explains the physical and spiritual benefits of the Eight Brocades and offers step-by-step instructions for this powerful sequence of postures.• 85 illustrations highlight the postures and philosophies.• Author's commentary provides insight and depth to the original translation. One of the most famous qigong masters of this century, Master Li Ching-yun is reliably chronicled to have lived more than 250 years, during which he practiced the Eight Brocades on a daily basis. Because the Eight Brocades are the foundation of all qigong, this book provides valuable advice for all practitioners, regardless of the style they practice or the depth of their experience.. Now qigong expert Stuart Olson translates into English Master Li Ching-yun's treasured teachings on the Eight Brocades. At the center of the qigong practice are the Eight Brocades, a series of postures that developed during the 3,000-year Taoist quest for longevity and vitality. His longevity and personal endorsements a
"I Prefer Other Approaches" according to louienapoli. This book teaches Olson's version of the seated Eight Pieces of Brocade. I have had little experience with that qi gong set so I can't comment on its efficacy, whereas I have experience with the standing version, and think it's great. Some books, like those by Yang Jwing Ming, teach both for the price of one, and with more clarity than Olson offers. He TRIES to explain the exercises, and most of them are simple enough that there is no problem learning them. But . "Great read" according to Jose F. Hernandez. Would recommend that it read in sections so that the reader may digest the instructions. Definitely an analytical tool to longevity. "translating li ching yuen must be tough" according to Tai Olde. i am not really fully qualified to review this work. i am not even 50 years yet. almost.i am really happy to get more insight on the life and thought of li ching yuen. this is an honest attempt to present his take on qi gong. for that the author deserves full appreciation.i have read the work and have spent about a month with it, reviewing the exercises. much of it is good however the 5th and 6th brocade are not clear in my mind even after repeated readings.a li
He has studied under numerous Taoist masters including Ch’an master Hsuan Hua, Kung fu and healing master Oei Khong-hwei, Dharma master Cheng Yi, and T’ai Chi Ch’uan master T. At the center of this practice are the Eight Brocades, a series of seated postures that developed during the 3,000-year Taoist quest for longevity and vitality. He is the author of T’ai Chi According to the I Ching, Tai Chi for Kids, and Tao of No Stress. From the Back Cover TAOISM / QIGONG Throughout history Taoists have promoted the development and restoration of the Three Treasures--body, breath, and spirit--through the gentle practice of qigong. T. H
He has studied under numerous Taoist masters including Chan Master Hsuan Hua, Feng Shui Master Professor Lin, Dharma Master Cheng Yi, and T'ai Chi Ch'uan Master T.T. Stuart Alve Olson currently teaches Eight Brocade Qigong, Taoist meditation, and I T'ai Chi. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. . He is the author of Tai Chi According to the I Ching, Imagination Becomes Reality, and Cultivating the Ch'i. Li