The Root of Chinese Qigong

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a world-renowned author, scholar, and teacher of qigong and Chinese martial arts. He has been involved in martial arts since 1961 and maintains over 55 schools in 18 countries. Dr. Yang’s writing and teaching include the subjects of qigong, kung fu, tai chi chuan, massage, and meditation. He is the author of over 35 books and 80 videos. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches and resides at his YMAA Retreat Center in Miranda, California.

About the Author


Introduction


Forewords


PART ONE. GENERAL INTRODUCTION


Chapter 1. Introduction


1-1. Prelude


1-2. General Definition of Qì and Qìgōng


1-3. About This Book


Chapter 2. History of Qìgōng


2-1. Before the Hàn Dynasty (Before 206 BCE)


2-2. From the Hàn Dynasty to the Beginning of the Liáng Dynasty (206 BCE-502 CE)


2-3. From the Liáng Dynasty to the End of the Qīng Dynasty (502 CE- 1911 CE)


2-4. From the End of the Qīng Dynasty to the Present (After 1911 CE)


Chapter 3. Basic Concepts of Qìgōng


3-1. The Three Treasures – Jīng, Qì, and Shén


3-2. Yì and Xīn


3-3. Elixir Field


3-4. Three Flowers Reach the Top


3-5. Five Qì’s Toward Their Origins


Chapter 4. Qì and the Human Body


4-1. About Qì


4-2. Qì and Bio-Electromagnetic Energy


4-3. Some Hypotheses


4-4. Opening the Qì Gates


Chapter5. Categories of Qìgōng


5-1. Qìgōng and Religion


5-2. Categories of Qìgōng


Chapter6. Qìgōng Theory


6-1. Introduction


6-2. External Elixir


6-3. Internal Elixir


PART TWO. GENERAL KEYS TO QÌGŌNG TRAINING


Chapter 7. General Concepts


7-1. Introduction


7-2. Building Qì


7-3. Kǎn and Lí


Chapter 8. Regulating the Body


8-1. Introduction


8-2. Relaxation Theory


8-3. Relaxation Practice


8-4. Rooting, Centering, and Balancing


Chapter 9. Regulating the Breath


9-1. Breathing and Health


9-2. Regulating the Breath


9-3. The Different Methods of Qìgōng Breathing


9-4. General Keys to Regulating Normal Breathing


9-5. Six Stages of Regulating the Breath


Chapter 10. Regulating the Emotional Mind


10-1. Introduction


10-2. Xīn, Yì, and Niàn


10-3. Methods of Stopping Thought


10-4. Yì and Qì


10-5. Yì and the Five Organs


10-6. Xīn, Yì, and Shén


Chapter 11. Regulating the Essence


11-1. Introduction


11-2. Strengthening Your Kidneys


11-3. Regulating the Essence


Chapter 12. Regulating the Qì


12-1. Introduction


12-2. What Qì Should be Regulated?


12-3. Regulating the Qì


Chapter 13. Regulating the Spirit


13-1. Introduction


13-2. Regulating the Spirit


Chapter 14. Important Points in Qìgōng Practice


14-1. Introduction


14-2. Common Experiences for Qìgōng Beginners


14-3. Sensations Commonly Experienced in Still Meditation


14-4. Deviations and Corrections


14-5. Twenty-Four Rules for Qìgōng Practice


PART THREE. THE QÌ CHANNELS AND VESSELS


Chapter 15. General Concepts


15-1. Introduction


Chapter 16. The Twelve Primary Qì Channels


16-1. Introduction


16-2. The Twelve Primary Channels


16-3. Important Points


Chapter 17. The Eight Extraordinary Qì Vessels


17-1. Introduction


17-2. The Eight Extraordinary Vessels


PART FOUR. CONCLUSION


Chapter 18. One Hundred and One Questions


Chapter 19. Conclusion


Appendix A. Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms


Index