Ch'I the Power Within

Summary

Chi Kung is a simple and complete strategy to overcome stress, chronic fatigue, apathy and ill health. It has also been shown to assist in improving asthma, arthritis and back pain; in the elderly, Chi Kung helps improve and maintain flexibility and stamina. Chi: The Power Within unlocks the secrets of these ancient Chinese breathing exercises. Practice them for just thirty minutes a day and in four to six weeks you will feel the difference as you tap into your full energy potential. Includes Pa Tuan Tsin and other forms of therapeutic Chi Kung, as well as stretching exercises and abdominal exercises in a comprehensive guide to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Author Biography

Geoff Pike and Phyllis Pike have lived and travelled extensively in the Far East researching material for their books on Oriental methods of fitness and healing. Over a period of twenty years they have lived and worked in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, India and the Philippines, and their wealth of knowledge and experience is presented to you in Ch'i: The Power Within.

Introduction

(7)

Before We Begin

Part One: Facing The Condition You Are In

(8)

The Hill

What is Ch'i?

Some Simple Tests

Part Two: There Is No Success Without Health

(18)

Enter Mr Wu

The Brotherhood

The Oath

The First Month

Facts and Fantasies

Part Three: Secrets Of Shaolin

(14)

The Many Moons of Wu Shu

Great Masters of Ch'i

Part Four: The Gift Of Breath And How To Use It

(39)

The Meaning of Ch'i

The Passages of Ch'i

Stilling the Mind

Eating, Drinking, Smoking and Ch'i

The Time and Place

Introductory Chi Kung Exercises

Part Five: The Preparation

(31)

The Stances

The Warm-up Exercises

The Vital Kneecap

Part Six: Pa Tuan Tsin --- Eight Precious Sets Of Exercises

123

(24)

Part Seven: Extra Exercises

147

(14)

Part Eight: Advanced Exercises

161

(10)

Part Nine: Western Health Practices Compatible With Chi Kung

171

(33)

Exercising and Ch'i

Popular Exercises in Summary

Basic Stretches

Advanced Stretches

Walking --- the Best Activity

Chi Kung and Ageing

Part Ten: Nutrition And The Power Of Ch'i

204

(41)

The Chinese Attitude to Nutrition and Chi Kung

Diet and Chi Kung

The Cholesterol Story

Diet and Health

How to Beat the Weight Boomerang

Thoughts for a Commonsense Weight-loss Program

Abdominal Exercises

Part Eleven: Meditation And Ch'i

245

(8)

Part Twelve: The Power Of Ch'i

253

(15)

Where to Learn More About Therapeutic and Healing Chi Kung

266

(2)

Bibliography

268

(1)

Index

269

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