Reflections on Qi : Turning Your Life to the World's Hidden Energy

by Khor, Gary

• ISBN13: 9780834805453
• ISBN10: 0834805456
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2004-04-01
• Publisher: Weatherhill

Summary

Qi (also spelled as Chi or Ki) is the universal energy or life force that permeates all beings. An understanding of Qi, a fundamental concept in traditional Chinese philosophy, is crucial to success in the practice of all East Asian healing and martial arts, from Tai Chi to Taekwondo and Reiki. But Qi has far broader and deeper applications: its proper understanding and utilization can bring harmony and balance to our modern lives. The power and focus it generates can be put to use in the myriad tasks in which we engage daily, such as cooking, writing a book, designing a house, or preparing a business strategy.Reflections on Qiprogresses from an explanation of what Qi is and how it is manifested throughout the universe to a description of how positive Qi can be introduced into the home, garden, workplace, and relationships. This is followed by an introduction to the various means of expressing and interpreting Qi in such pursuits as calligraphy, gardening, painting, and music. Lavishly illustrated, this book is the perfect reference for anyone interested in Eastern thought and wanting to incorporate its key beneficial elements into a Western lifestyle.

Author Biography

Grandmaster Gary Khor is the Founder and President of the Australian Academy of Tai Chi and Qigong and the Feng Shui Academy of China.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 7
Qi	p. 8
What is Qi?	p. 9
Working with Qi	p. 12
The Waves of Qi	p. 14
The Many Names of Qi	p. 15
The States of Qi	p. 16
The History of Qi	p. 17
The Tao of Qi	p. 18
Qi and the Harmony of Yin and Yang	p. 20
What is Qigong?	p. 21
Approaching the Yin-Yang Concept	p. 23
Putting the Yin-Yang Concept to Work	p. 30
Sha Qi, Si Qi and Sheng Qi	p. 32
Qi and the Harmony of the Five Elements	p. 34
Creative and Controlling Energy Cycles	p. 39
The Ba Kua	p. 40
The Energetic Body	p. 42
The Energetic Landscape of the Body	p. 44
San Jiao--the Three Treasures	p. 46
The Three Tan Tien	p. 48
The Jing Lo System	p. 50
The Xue	p. 54
The Zhang Fu Organs	p. 55
The Ren Qi Transformation System	p. 58
The Human Tao of Qi	p. 59
Nei Dan Quigong	p. 60
The History of Nei Dan Qigong	p. 63
Daoyin--Tao-Inducing Exercises	p. 67
Wu Hsin Si--Five Animals Play	p. 72
Shaolin Qigong	p. 77
Yueh Fei, Hsing I and the Ba Kua Gin	p. 82
Tai Chi	p. 85
Weapon Forms	p. 88
Ten Select Qigongs--A Taoist Approach	p. 90
Wei Dan Qigong	p. 96
Breathing Qigong	p. 99
Nutritional Qigong	p. 104
Water Qigong	p. 114
Environmental Qigong (Feng Shui)	p. 116
Creating an Environmental Change Plan	p. 130
Advancing Your Knowledge of Environmental Qigong	p. 131
Relationship Qigong	p. 137
Self-Actualising Qigong	p. 138
Artistic Qigong	p. 139
Healing Qigong	p. 144
Mind Power Qigong	p. 150
Index	p. 155
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