Displaying 1 of 1 1997 Format: Book Author: Yang, Jwing-Ming, 1946- Title: Eight simple qigong exercises for health : the eight pieces of brocade / Yang Jwing-Ming. Edition: 2nd ed. Publisher, Date: Jamaica Plain, MA : YMAA Publication Center, 1997. Description: xvi, 95 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Summary: Explores Qigong, a set of ancient Chinese healing exercises that use stretching and strengthening movements to help stimulate the immune system, strengthen internal organs, and provide movement. Series: YMAA Publication Center books series ; BOIOR YMAA book series ; 10. Subjects: Qi gong. Breathing exercises. Notes: Includes index. Text in English and Chinese. Contents: 1. General introduction (Definition of qi and qi gong ; The history of qigong ; History of the eight pieces of brocade ; Qigong theory and training categories ; Qigong training) -- 2. Qigong training theory (Three treasures: jing, qi and shen ; Qigong training theory) -- 3. Sitting eight pieces of brocade -- 4. Standing eight pieces of brocade -- 5. Conclusion -- Appendix: Translation and glossary of Chinese terms. LCCN: 97060896 ISBN: 1886969523 9781886969520 Other Number: 39157195 System Availability: 2 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 2 Control Number: 57557 # Local items in: 2 # System items in: 2 Call Number: 613.7148 Yang Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
