{"product_id":"an-illustrated-handbook-of-chinese-qigong-forms-from-the-ancient-texts-9781848191976","title":"An Illustrated Handbook of Chinese Qigong Forms from the Ancient Texts","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawing on ancient documents from China and Tibet  archaeological findings and cultural relics  this illustrated handbook presents authentic Qigong forms from the Warring States period right up the late Qing dynasty of the early twentieth century. Twenty-six sets of pictures relating to Qigong  Daoyin  diet and living habits are included  each set introduced with a brief overview of the origin  development  changes and practice modes of each method. Presented in chronological order  each chapter describes the source from which the exercises are derived  and then provides a description of the ancient form  its health and other benefits  uses  and how to do it  together with drawings of the original illustrations where these exist  or line drawings of the movements described where the original text was not illustrated. The forms are easy to learn  and easy to do  providing also a direct link to the authentic ancient forms. The selection focuses on the forms oriented to achieving resilience and general good health  but also includes many simple ancient Qigong forms for particular health problems  ranging from fatigue  indigestion and headache  to more serious conditions such as rheumatism  and even typhoid and cholera. Qigong forms directed towards the more esoteric outcomes of Qigong practice are also included. This valuable resource includes over 700 illustrations  and will be a treasure trove for all practitioners and students of Qigong  as well as anyone interested in the history of the Oriental internal arts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45666079539253,"sku":"ByrdShop_1848191979","price":41.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781848191976.jpg?v=1782418416","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/an-illustrated-handbook-of-chinese-qigong-forms-from-the-ancient-texts-9781848191976","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}