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245 14 a| The way of qigong = [Ch'i kung chi tao] :b| the art and science of Chinese energy healing /c| Kenneth S. Cohen ; with a foreword by Larry Dossey.;

246 31 a| Ch'i kung chi tao;

250 a| 1st ed.;

260 a| New York :b| Ballantine Books,c| 1997.;

300 a| xix, 427 pages :b| illustrations ;c| 25 cm;

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500 a| Parallel title in Chinese.;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references (p. 397-409) and index.;

546 a| Parallel title in Chinese.;

505 0 a| Foreword / Larry Dossey -- 1. What Is Qigong? -- 2. Roots and Branches: The History of Qigong -- 3. The Three Treasures: A Chinese Model of Body Energy -- 4. Qigong Science: Correlates of Healing Energy -- 5. Does It Really Work? The Experimental Evidence -- 6. The Time and Place of Practice -- 7. The Posture of Power -- 8. Fang Song Gong: The Art of Relaxation -- 9. Healthy Breathing -- 10. Standing Like a Tree -- 11. Qigong Meditation -- 12. Active Qigong -- 13. An-Mo Gong: Self-Healing Massage -- 14. The Energy of the Emotions -- 15. External Qi Healing: Chinese Therapeutic Touch -- 16. The Complete Qigong Workout -- 17. Benefits and Dangers of Qigong -- 18. The Dao of Diet -- 19. Have a Cup of Tea! -- 20. The Art of Clouds and Rain -- 21. Closing the Circle: Signs of Mastery, Signs of Stupidity -- App. A. Dates of Chinese Dynasties -- App. B. A Technical Note on the Concept "Dan Tian" -- App. C. Double-Blind or Double Standard? -- App. D. Benefits of Internal Qigong: Experimental Evidence -- App. E. Glossary of Common Qigong Terms.;

520 a| Qigong, which literally means "working with the energy of life," is an integrated mind-body healing method that has been practiced with remarkable results in China for thousands of years. The Chinese have long treasured qigong for its effectiveness both in healing and in preventing disease, and more recently they have used it in conjunction with modern medicine to cure cancer, immune system disorders, and other life-threatening conditions. Now in this fascinating,;

520 a| comprehensive volume, renowned qigong master and China scholar Kenneth S. Cohen brings the ancient healing power of qigong to Western readers. Qigong is a gentle yet rigorous program for working with our life energy through breathing and relaxation exercises, massage, visualization, meditation, and other natural methods.;

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The way of qigong = [Ch'i kung chi tao] : the art and science of Chinese energy healing / Kenneth S. Cohen ; with a foreword by Larry Dossey.

Author/creator	Cohen, Ken, 1952-
Format	Book
Edition	1st ed.
Publication Info	New York : Ballantine Books, 1997.
Description	xix, 427 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Supplemental Content	Publisher description
Subjects	Qi gong. Exercise Therapy--methods. Breathing Exercises. Massage--methods. Medicine, Chinese Traditional. Relaxation Therapy.

Parallel title	Ch'i kung chi tao
Contents	Foreword / Larry Dossey -- 1. What Is Qigong? -- 2. Roots and Branches: The History of Qigong -- 3. The Three Treasures: A Chinese Model of Body Energy -- 4. Qigong Science: Correlates of Healing Energy -- 5. Does It Really Work? The Experimental Evidence -- 6. The Time and Place of Practice -- 7. The Posture of Power -- 8. Fang Song Gong: The Art of Relaxation -- 9. Healthy Breathing -- 10. Standing Like a Tree -- 11. Qigong Meditation -- 12. Active Qigong -- 13. An-Mo Gong: Self-Healing Massage -- 14. The Energy of the Emotions -- 15. External Qi Healing: Chinese Therapeutic Touch -- 16. The Complete Qigong Workout -- 17. Benefits and Dangers of Qigong -- 18. The Dao of Diet -- 19. Have a Cup of Tea! -- 20. The Art of Clouds and Rain -- 21. Closing the Circle: Signs of Mastery, Signs of Stupidity -- App. A. Dates of Chinese Dynasties -- App. B. A Technical Note on the Concept "Dan Tian" -- App. C. Double-Blind or Double Standard? -- App. D. Benefits of Internal Qigong: Experimental Evidence -- App. E. Glossary of Common Qigong Terms.
Abstract	Qigong, which literally means "working with the energy of life," is an integrated mind-body healing method that has been practiced with remarkable results in China for thousands of years. The Chinese have long treasured qigong for its effectiveness both in healing and in preventing disease, and more recently they have used it in conjunction with modern medicine to cure cancer, immune system disorders, and other life-threatening conditions. Now in this fascinating,
Abstract	comprehensive volume, renowned qigong master and China scholar Kenneth S. Cohen brings the ancient healing power of qigong to Western readers. Qigong is a gentle yet rigorous program for working with our life energy through breathing and relaxation exercises, massage, visualization, meditation, and other natural methods.
General note	Parallel title in Chinese.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 397-409) and index.
Language	Parallel title in Chinese.
LCCN	96050407
ISBN	0345395298
ISBN	9780345395290
ISBN	9780345421098 (pbk.)
ISBN	0345421094 (pbk.)

The way of qigong = [Ch'i kung chi tao] : the art and science of Chinese energy healing / Kenneth S. Cohen ; with a foreword by Larry Dossey.

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