Iron Shirt Chi Kung
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (767 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1594771049 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A student of several Taoist masters, Mantak Chia founded the Healing Tao System in 1979. He is the director of the Tao Garden Integrative Medicine Health Spa and Resort training center in northern Thailand and is the author of 25 books, including the bestselling The Multi-Orgasmic Man. He has taught tens of thousands of students from all over the world and tours the United States annually, giving
good introduction to structural chi kung H. L. sommers still going thru this book; takes a while to get the principles down; learn something every time i read it.. Paul said An advanced book with lots of goodies. An advanced book on Chi-Kung and Chinese internal martial art. The main part (iron-shirt chi-kung postures) has been explained in great details, some of the postures (like Golden Turtle) are regarded as among the most important postures of advanced Wu style Tai Chi, and Iron Bar is an advanced practice in many Chinese MA systems - all explained in good details. The practice of rooting and chi-packing are elements not to be missed, again all explained in good details. "Bonus" materials include exer. Indispensable louienapoli If you're interested in this aspect of chi kung this is indispensable. Chia explains the theory of iron shirt and gives a very comprehensive set of exercises, breathing patters, and visualizations to help you accomplish it. He presents the practice as primarily for improving one's health more than for self-defense. When this book was first published there was next to nothing in print on iron shirt training, certainly nothing this comprehensive. There still is very little in print that's as useful.
Even then, however, martial use was only one aspect of Iron Shirt Chi Kung, and today its other aspects remain vitally significant for anyone seeking better health, a sound mind, and spiritual growth.In Iron Shirt Chi Kung Master Mantak Chia introduces this ancient practice that strengthens the internal organs, establishes roots to the earth’s energy, and unifies physical, mental, and spiritual health. Through a unique system of breathing exercises, he demonstrates how to permanently pack concentrated air into the connective tissues (the fasciae) surrounding vital organs, making them nearly impervious to injuries--a great benefit to athletes and other performers. After becoming rooted and responsive, practitioners of Iron Shirt Chi Kung can then focus on higher spiritual work.. An introduction to the ancient Kung Fu practice designed to unify physical, mental, and spiritual health• Describes the unique Iron Shirt air-packing techniques that protect vital organs from injuries• Explains the rooting practice exercises necessary to stabilize and center oneself• Includes guidelines for building an Iron Shirt Chi Kung daily practiceLong before the advent of firearms, Iron Shirt Chi Kung, a form of Kung Fu, built powerful bodies able to withstand hand-to-hand combat. He shows readers how once they root themselves in the earth they can direct its gravitational and h
"Practitioners of martial arts or related exercises will find this essential." (The Midwest Book Review, Sept 2006)"Chia demonstrates his expertise in the field of chiropractic, medicine, Taoist yoga, sexual mystery and martial arts in such way that he feeds a medicinal and mystical understanding to the practice that can only stimulate the practitioners of this art to a deeper involvement and encourage the reader of this manual to take up this art." (The Cauldron Brasil, Feb 2007)