The primary benefit of Qi Gong is that the exercises can specifically
be used for certain conditions. These exercises can also serve as
a bridge for recovery to the point of using an exercise system such as
Tai Ji Quan
and Tai Ji Qi Gong.
I don't have many books listed as many are repetitions of each other.
Those that are not are of styles that are best learned from teachers.
The two styles of general Qi Gong that I feel are simple and easiest to
access from books is the Eight Brocade and the Tai Ji Qi Gong set.
The books below have been selected as the most straightforward.
QiGong
for Health
by
Masaru Takahashi and Stephen Brown
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Out of Print
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The book that introduced me to Qi Gong and brought me back
to health. If you can find this book, keep it! |
QiGong
for Health and Vitality
by
Michael Tse
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The simplest introduction to Tai Ji Qi Gong. Very simple, very
powerful. It was developed by the Chinese government. There
are several type of Qi Gong in this book and the next. They are all
worth learning. Michael Tse has a very clear style and dedication.
I hope that he will publish a book on what is call the Wild Goose Qi Gong.
That style is very good and the book listed below seem to be through, but
a little unclear. |
Qi
Gong
by
Danny Conner
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Another book with Michael Tse. This book has the Eight Brocades.
Michael's set is again very straightforward. |
Chi
Kung
by
Yang Jwing-Ming
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Dr. Yang is a very prolific writer in martial arts and Qi Gong books.
All his books have very worth while information if a little intimidating.
His style is a bit scholastic, but well worth the effort. This book
provides a general introduction to Qi Gong and contain the Eight Brocades.
It is good to see the difference between Dr. Yang and Michael Tse above.
Dr. Yang has too many books to list here, though I do list some under Tai
Ji Quan. |
Chi
Kung
by
Wen Mei Yu
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This book introduces the Wild Goose Qi Gong. It is a very large
form and may be one of the few that has not been changed by the Chinese
government. Is is said to be a Daoist form from Dao An, a Daoist
at the Kunlun school in Sichuan. |
The
Chinese Exercise Book
by
Dahong Zhou
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This book and the next one has a large collection of various modern
Qi Gong techniques. This book is a another version of the book below.
It is organized by specific aliments. |
Knocking
at the Gate of Life
by
Ta Hung Cho and Edward C. Chang
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The Official Manual of the People's Republic of China on healing exercises.
This is an excellent book on Qi Gong exercises for various problems.
It is organized by organ systems verses specific aliments. Same author
as above with the Wade-Giles
spelling of his name. |
