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.

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