Build a strong foundation for health, longevity, and spiritual enlightenment with the ancient art of Qìgong Embryonic Breathing (Internal Elixir).
Chinese Qìgong can be categorized into External Elixir (Wai Dan) and Internal Elixir (Nei Dan). To reach the goals of longevity and spiritual enlightenment, the practitioner must learn Internal Elixir Qìgong.
The first step, and the focus of this book, is to understand the theory and the method of Embryonic Breathing. Practicing this breathing technique will help you
- Optimize your central energy system
- Conserve your energy
- Store this energy at abundant levels
Using ancient Buddhist and Daoist documents, Dr. Yáng analyzes and discusses meditation theory and training methods in a modern and scientific manner. This double-edged approach will enable you to quickly achieve a high level of understanding.
It is well acknowledged that without a proper foundation, the root of spiritual enlightenment will not be established and the meditative practice of Qìgong for spiritual enlightenment, may be in vain.
Qìgong Embryonic Breathing is organized into three parts
- Foundations: General Qìgong concepts and meditation theory
- Translations and commentary of ancient documents related to Embryonic Breathing
- The practice of Embryonic Breathing meditation
The necessary second and third steps are to practice Qìgong Small Circulation and Qìgong Grand Circulation.
This second edition includes pinyin tonal marks for pronunciation, modern Chinese fonts, and illustration enhancements.
Autorentext
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 Arcada, California.
Klappentext
Building a strong foundation for the path of spiritual enlightenment starts with Embryonic Breathing (Internal Elixir) qigong practice.
This third edition includes
- Updated pinyin that includes diacritical tonal marks (for proper pronunciation of Chinese words).
- Updated Chinese text character font (providing better readability).
Chinese Qigong can be generally categorized into external elixir (wai dan) and internal elixir (nei dan) qigong.
In order to reach the goal of longevity and spiritual enlightenment, the qigong practitioner must learn internal elixir qigong.
The first step to learning is to understand the theory and the method of embryonic breathing. Practicing this breathing technique will help you to establish your central energy system, conserve your energy, and store this energy to abundant levels. Once you have established this foundation, you will be able to practice small circulation /microcosmic orbit then grand circulation/macrocosmic orbit effectively. It is understood that without this foundation, the root of spiritual enlightenment will not be established and the study and the practice of spiritual enlightenment, through meditation, may be in vain.
Contents include
- General concepts of qigong
- Theoretical foundation of embryonic breathing
- Translations and commentaries of ancient documents
- The practice of embryonic breathing