Qigong for Health & Martial Arts

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a renowned author and teacher of Chinese martial arts and Qigong. Born in Taiwan, he has trained and taught Taijiquan, Qigong and Chinese martial arts for over forty-five years. He is the author of over thirty books, and was elected by Inside Kung Fu magazine as one of the 10 people who has "made the greatest impact on martial arts in the past 100 years." Dr. Yang lives in Northern California.

• Contents About the Author viii Foreword xii Preface xiii Chapter 1. Introduction 1 1-1. General Introduction 1 1-2. Historical Survey of Chinese Qigong 3 1-3. General Principles of Chinese Qigong 9 1-4. Popular Martial Styles of Qigong Training 12 Chapter 2. Wai Dan Qigong (External Elixir) 18 2-1. Introduction 18 2-2. Principles of Wai Dan Qigong 18 2-3. Da MoAEs Yi Jin Jing Exercises 20 2-4. Other Popular Wai Dan Exercises 28 Chapter 3. Nei Dan Qigong (Internal Elixir) 64 3-1. Introduction 64 3-2. Principles of Nei Dan Qigong 67 3-3. Nei Dan Meditation Training 74 3-4. Qi Enhancement and Transport Training 89 3-5. Massage and Exercises after Meditation 97 Chapter 4. Qigong and Health 107 4-1. Introduction 107 4-2. Chinese Diagnosis 108 4-3. Acupuncture 115 4-4. Massage and Rubbing 119 4-5. Other Medical Qigong Practices for Good Health 138 Chapter 5. Martial Arts Applications 142 5-1. Introduction 142 5-2. Cavity Press 143 5-3. Sealing the Vein and Sealing the Breath 149 5-4. Golden Bell Cover or Iron Shirt 151 Conclusion 153 Appendix A. Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms 155 Index 173