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Qigong is an aspect of traditional Chinese medicine that involves coordinating breathing patterns with physical postures to maintain health and well-being. Ba Duan Jin: Eight-Section Qigong Exercises is an accessible, fully-illustrated guide to this particular qigong exercise, which has been shown to improve the respiratory, cardiovascular and immune systems. The Ba Duan Jin exercise dates back to the Song Dynasty, and is broken down into eight sections, each of which focuses on a different physical area. The routine enhances limb strength and flexibility of the joints, and also fortifies the nerves. It can help in the treatment of illnesses such as osteoporosis and is also beneficial for mental health. Each routine is described step-by-step, and is illustrated with photographs and key points. The authors also point out common mistakes and offer advice on how to correct these. Complemented by an appendix of acupuncture points and accompanied by a DVD, this book will be of interest to Qigong and Tai Chi practitioners at all levels, students of martial arts and anyone interested in Chinese culture.
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The Chinese Health Qigong Association is an organization that popularizes and researches Health Qigong, and is a group member of the All-China Sports Federation. Its aim is to inherit and carry forward the Chinese traditional culture of health promotion and facilitate the communication between Western and Eastern Cultures.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
As soon as I got the book, I started using it. Although I am not through all of the eight exercises (I'm learning one a week), I do have to say that this is an excellent book to learn this ancient method on your own. The instructions are clear, very well written, and the accompanying DVD helps you in clearing any doubts you might have regarding certain moves. All in all, a good buy, and a book to keep.
Jan
Jan
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
I'm a touch biased regarding this book as I attended a workshop with representatives of the Chinese Health Qigong Association when they came to the UK earlier this year. I didn't study this course, but the 5 animals and the 6 healing sounds.
But even so, this is a very clear book with good detailed explanations of the movements, without too much esoterical stuff to bog down the newbie.
It is very clear written, and the DVD is of professional quality that ensures that anyone using this will learn the movements correctly.
Regarding the actual set of movements: there are many many variations of this set of Qigong, and this appears to be a slightly easy (not really simplified) set. The stances are not that low, but anyone can of course lower their own stance to increase intensity.
The 8 movements are nevertheless pretty standard, and therefore taking the quality and clarity into consideration, this is a very very good book and DVD.
Many people think that they should learn lots of different Qigong sets to get better, but to be honest from personal and professional experience it is far better to learn a standardised quality set like the baduanjin and practice it daily for several months, ideally for the rest of your life, this will give you the true benefits of Qigong, ie. improvements in health and vitality, rather than knowing a lot of complicated movements that you will never get anything from.
Conclusion: I'd recommend (and have already done so)this book and DVD as a first step, as well as a lifetimes practice in Qigong.
But even so, this is a very clear book with good detailed explanations of the movements, without too much esoterical stuff to bog down the newbie.
It is very clear written, and the DVD is of professional quality that ensures that anyone using this will learn the movements correctly.
Regarding the actual set of movements: there are many many variations of this set of Qigong, and this appears to be a slightly easy (not really simplified) set. The stances are not that low, but anyone can of course lower their own stance to increase intensity.
The 8 movements are nevertheless pretty standard, and therefore taking the quality and clarity into consideration, this is a very very good book and DVD.
Many people think that they should learn lots of different Qigong sets to get better, but to be honest from personal and professional experience it is far better to learn a standardised quality set like the baduanjin and practice it daily for several months, ideally for the rest of your life, this will give you the true benefits of Qigong, ie. improvements in health and vitality, rather than knowing a lot of complicated movements that you will never get anything from.
Conclusion: I'd recommend (and have already done so)this book and DVD as a first step, as well as a lifetimes practice in Qigong.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
I have found this to be a very useful tool in its clear language, description and detail both within the book and on the DVD. It also shows clearly common mistakes and how to correct them. Worthwhile for a beginner and as an enforcement for your own knowledge during practise. Worth buying. I am sure that there are those who will critisize it and insist that there are errors but the industry has little consistency and this can do no harm. I would recommend it.
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