Working with Chi Practical Ways to Harness Healing Energy

by Gauding, Madonna

• ISBN13: 9781841813325
• ISBN10: 184181332X
• Format: Paperback
• Publisher: Hamlyn
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Summary

Chi underpins every aspect of Eastern healing traditions: it's the breath of life that animates all living things. Novices often find this elusive yet powerful concept difficult to grasp, but Madonna Gauding illuminates this life-altering system in a lavishly illustrated and expertly informed guide. She explains the philosophical origins of chi, and thoroughly explores its different aspects, including chi's relationship with the five elements (fire, earth, wood, metal, and water) and the twelve meridians of the human body. There are also useful tips on how to maintain a balanced chi through a simple, effective, combination of diet, exercise, and spiritual practice-including detailed chi kung exercises and eating plans. This is essential reading for anyone desirous of increased energy and enhanced well-being.

Author Biography

Madonna Gauding has been a student of Buddhism for over 12 years and is a practitioner of martial arts. She is the author of The Meditation Bible, World Mandalas and Working with Meditation.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
What is chi?	p. 8
The healing promise of chi	p. 24
Chi and the five elements	p. 38
Chi and your meridians	p. 48
Chi and diet	p. 58
Chi, nutrition and the five elements	p. 70
Chi and exercise	p. 84
Basic T'ai Chi and Chi Kung exercises	p. 100
Chi and spiritual practice	p. 110
Index	p. 126
Acknowledgements	p. 128
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