Chinese medical qigong / editor in chief, Tianjun Liu ; associate editor in chief, Kevin W. Chen.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Chen, Kevin W.

Liu, Tianjun.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medicine, Chinese.

Qi gong.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (410 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Chinese medical qi gong

Place of Publication:

London : Singing Dragon, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Chinese Medical Qigong is the first English translation of the only official textbook of medical Qigong, used in universities of traditional Chinese medicine in China. Correlating traditional therapies of Qigong with outcomes of modern scientific research, it is the authoritative introduction to the knowledge system and content of Qigong study.

Contents:

Chinese Medical Qigong; Editor's Foreword; General Introduction; I. Essential Concepts of CMQ; II. The Academic System of CMQ; III. Subjects Related to CMQ; IV. The Study of CMQ; Part I Fundamental Theories; Chapter 1 The Origins of Qigong and theMajor Schools; 1. The Origin of Qigong; I. Historical Texts; II. Medical Texts; III. Archaeological Discoveries; 2. Traditional Major Qigong Schools; I. Medical Qigong; II. Daoist Qigong; III. Buddhist Qigong; IV. Confucian Qigong; V. Martial Arts Qigong; Chapter 2 Classical Theories; 1. Theories of Medical Qigong

I. Theory of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements II. Zang-Fu (Visceral Manifestation) and Meridian Theory; III. The Theory of Essence-Qi-Spirit; 2. Theories of Other Qigong Schools; I. Daoist Qigong Theory; II. Buddhist Qigong Theory; III. Confucian Qigong Theory; IV. Martial Arts Qigong Theory; Chapter 3 Modern Scientific Research on Qigong; 1. Summary of Modern Research on Qigong; I. Development of Modern Research on Qigong; II. Trends and Controversy in Qigong Research; 2. Physiological Effects of Qigong; I. Effects of Qigong on the Respiratory System

II. Effect of Qigong on the Cardiovascular System III. Effects of Qigong on Neuroelectrophysiology; 3. Psychological Effects of Qigong; I. Operational Mechanism of Adjusting Mind in Qigong Practice; II. Psychological Elements of External Qi Therapy; Part II Practical Methods and Skills; Chapter 4 Basic Operations of Qigong Practice; 1. Adjustment of Body; I. External Adjustments; II. Internal Adjustment; 2. Adjustment of Breath; I. Adjustment of Breathing Types; II. Adjustment of Breathing Air; 3. Adjustment of Mind; I. Operation of Mind Adjustment (Yi Nian Tiao Kong, 意念调控)

II. Adjustment of the Mental Realm (Jing Jie Tiao Kong, 境界调控)4. Integrating Three Adjustments into One; I. Consolidating Method; II. Extending Method; III. Characteristics of the State Integrating Three Adjustments into One; Chapter 5 General Introduction to Qigong Forms; 1. Classification of Qigong Forms; I. Classification of Qigong by Academic Schools or Traditions; II. Classification by Dynamic/Static Types; III. Classification by the Three Adjustments; IV. Classification by Practice Style or Characteristics; 2. Guidelines and Precautions for Practice; I. Guidelines

II. Precautions Before and After Practicing 3. Possible Reactions to Qigong Practice; I. Normal Reactions; II. Adverse Reactions; 4. Qigong Deviations and Corrections; I. The Causes of Deviation; II. Symptoms of Deviation; III. Classifications; IV. Treatment Methods for Correction of Deviations; Chapter 6 Selected Qigong Forms; 1. Five-Animal Frolics (五禽戏); I. Practice Method; II. Application; 2. The Six Syllable Formula (六字诀); I. Practice Method; II. Application; 3. Muscle/Tendon Changing Classic (易筋经); I. Practice Method; II. Application; 4. Eight Pieces of Brocade (八段锦); I. Practice Method

II. Application

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 624-634) and index.

ISBN:

1-322-24421-9

0-85701-149-9

0-85701-017-4

1-283-90513-2

OCLC:

699507842