16cm¡Á23cm,   

189 pages, 1996. 

ISBN  

7-80005-300-8

Contents

Introduction

Part I

What is Qigong?

A Brief Historical Review of Qigong

Basic Theories of Qigong

Basic Methods in Qigong Exercise

Tranquility Is the Key

The Role of Dantian in Qigong Practice

A Medical Assessment of Qigong

Adding Life to Your Years

Can Qigong Reduce Fat?

Qigong Science Research in China

Qigong Is No Superstition

Part II

Tips for Beginners

Common Reactions to Qigong Exercise:

What to Do About Them

Zhuang Zi's Breath-Hearing Method for Achieving Tranquility

"Joining Heaven and Earth": A Simple Exercise

Pouring Down Qi From Overhead

Ma Litang's Lying Exercises

Ma Litang's Sitting Exercises

Ma Litang's Standing Exercises

Ma Litang's Walking Exercises

Waist-Strengthening Exercise Based on Daoyin

Taoist Rejuvenation Exercise

Taiji Groundwork Exercise

Self-Massage for Keeping fit

Foot Exercise With a Rolling Stick

16-Line Qigong Formula

Part III

Qigong Helps Cure My Breast Cancer (by G. M. Martin)

Qigong is Better Than Aspirin (by J. Alton)