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Jwing-Ming Yang

Build a strong foundation for health, longevity, and spiritual enlightenment with the ancient art of Qìgōng Embryonic Breathing (Internal Elixir).

Chinese Qìgōng can be categorized into External Elixir (Wai Dan) and Internal Elixir (Nei Dan). To reach the goals of longevity and spiritual enlightenment, the practitioner must learn Internal Elixir Qìgōng.

The first step, and the focus of this book, is to understand the theory and the method of Embryonic Breathing. Practicing this breathing technique will help you

 • Optimize your central energy system

 • Conserve your energy

 • Store this energy at abundant levels 

Using ancient Buddhist and Daoist documents, Dr. Yáng analyzes and discusses meditation theory and training methods in a modern and scientific manner. This double-edged approach will enable you to quickly achieve a high level of understanding.

It is well acknowledged that without a proper foundation, the root of spiritual enlightenment will not be established and the meditative practice of Qìgōng for spiritual enlightenment, may be in vain.

Qìgōng Embryonic Breathing is organized into three parts

 • Foundations: General Qìgōng concepts and meditation theory

 • Translations and commentary of ancient documents related to Embryonic Breathing

 • The practice of Embryonic Breathing meditation

The necessary second and third steps are to practice Qìgōng Small Circulation and Qìgōng Grand Circulation.

 

This second edition includes pinyin tonal marks for pronunciation, modern Chinese fonts, and illustration enhancements.

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Qigong Foundation

Qigong Meditation Embryonic Breathing 2nd. ed.: The Foundation of Internal Elixir Cultivation

Qìgōng Small Circulation meditation has been known for centuries to not only promote health and longevity but also to open a path toward spiritual enlightenment.

Small Circulation meditation is the practice of circulating energy within the human body through the two main pathways, the Conception, and the Governing vessels. This practice is considered a foundation of Internal Elixir Qìgōng and was a fundamental step of meditation training in ancient times.

 Practicing Small Circulation meditation will help you to

 • Regulate the Qì circulating in your twelve primary Qì channels

 • Make Qì abundant throughout your entire body

Building upon a foundation of Embryonic Breathing practice, Small Circulation is the second stage of meditation training for health, longevity, and spiritual enlightenment through meditation. The third step is to practice Qìgōng Grand Circulation.

Dr. Yáng presents translation and analysis of many ancient Buddhist and Daoist documents and offers modern scientific explanations for learning and training safely. This double-edged approach will enable you to quickly achieve a high level of understanding.

Qìgōng Small Circulation is organized into three parts

 • Foundations: General Qìgōng concepts and meditation theory

 • Meditation training procedures: Four refinements and five regulatings

 • The practice of Small Circulation meditation

 

This second edition includes pinyin tonal marks for pronunciation, modern Chinese fonts, and illustration enhancements.

Qigong Meditation Small Circulation 2nd. ed.: The Foundation of Spiritual Enlightenment

For over one thousand years, Bodhidharma's (Da Mo) timeless qigong classics have been considered the key to enlightenment and long-lasting youth.

This third edition includes

• Updated pinyin that includes diacritical tonal marks (for proper pronunciation of Chinese words).

• Updated Chinese text character font (providing better readability).

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, acclaimed for helping readers better understand qigong concepts, has translated and written commentaries for both the Yi Jin Jing (Muscle/Tendon Changing Classic) and the Xi Sui Jing (Marrow/Brain Washing Classic). Using ancient Buddhist and Taoist documents as its foundation, this book analyzes and discusses theory and training methods in a modern, scientific manner, and presents safe ways for you to begin your own practice.

Contents include

• General introduction qigong and practice

• Historical survey of Da Mo and his influence on qigong

• Buddhist and Daoist qigong

• Adjusting qi with 

kan • and 

li

• Training theory of Muscle Tendon Changing

• Training theory of Marrow Brain Washing

Whatever style of these classics you may practice, making sense of qigong theory and principles is the best way of achieving your goals sooner, more accurately, and deeper.

Qigong Secret of Youth 3rd. ed.: Da Mo's Muscle/Tendon Changing and Marrow/Brain Washing Classics

Long considered a classic text by teachers and students, The Root of Chinese Qigong offers the principles and theories of qigong practice.

This third edition includes

 • Updated pinyin that includes diacritical tonal marks (for proper pronunciation of Chinese words).

 • Updated Chinese text character font (providing better readability).

Dr. Yang is acclaimed for helping readers understand qigong concepts deeper and more clearly by expressing them in familiar methods for the Western mind. He takes these ancient concepts and presents them in a logical way that helps practitioners stay on the right path to deepen knowledge and skill.

In this book Dr. Yang teaches sitting and standing meditation, demonstrates qi massage techniques, and examines the Qi pathways in your body. He explains correct breathing methods, shares secrets for quieting the mind, and discusses how to increase your body's qi supply. He further explains important concepts such as the Three Treasures and regulating the body, breath, and mind.

Contents include

 • Qigong’s history

 • Basic concepts of qigong

 • Qi and the human body

 • The five categories of qigong

 • Regulating body, breath and mind

 • Regulating your essence, qi and spirit

 • Key points for improving practice

 • A detailed look at qi channels and vessels in the body

Whatever style of qigong you may practice, making sense of qigong theory and principles is the best way of achieving your goals sooner, more accurately, and deeper.

The Root of Chinese Qigong 3rd. ed.: Secrets for Health, Longevity, and Enlightenment

Qigong Grand Circulation is a path toward spiritual enlightenment.

Spiritual Enlightenment—A uniquely human endeavor; a universal and timeless quest to understand the mysteries of life. It perhaps began when humans looked at the stars and first felt the enchantment of awe.

In our current times, our minds are overwhelmed in the constant pursuit and the lure of technological advancement.

• Our bodies are under constant attack by pseudo-foods, poisons, and sedentary lifestyles.

• Our spirit is chaotic, balancing dogma and fear.

• The search for spiritual development has never been more urgent.

Consider the unification of mind, body, and spirit.

This book provides traditional and modern scientific definitions of Qì and practices to guide you on the path toward spiritual growth. There are many paths on this quest. Unique to qìgōng is the indivisibility of the mind-body-spirit. Training of one of these aspects is the training of all three.

Contents include

• Traditional and modern scientific analysis of Qì

• Buddhist and Daoist—differences in approach

• Breathing techniques

• Fundamental Concepts of Small and Grand Circulation

• Muscle/Tendon Change Grand Circulation

• Brain/Marrow Washing Small and Grand Circulation

Dr. Yáng, Jwìng-Mǐng has once again brought his unique scholarship and experience to write an insightful analysis of this ethereal and profound idea of spiritual enlightenment. His approach has always been to provide the information—a map—for the path.

The path is yours to take.

Qigong Grand Circulation For Spiritual Enlightenment

Small Circulation, or the Microcosmic Orbit, is the practice of circulating energy, within the human body, Qi, through the two main pathways, or "vessels" of the body. This practice is considered to be the foundation of Internal Elixir Qigong, and was a fundamental step on the path of meditation training in ancient times. Over the centuries, this practice has slowly been lost from many meditation traditions, and its importance has been forgotten.

Small Circulation regulates the Qi circulating in the Twelve Primary Qi channels, making it abundant throughout the entire body, which has been known for centuries for promoting health and longevity. This is also the foundation of Muscle/Tendon Changing Qigong (Yi Jin), which deeply conditions and strengthens the body. It is advised that you begin your meditation training by practicing Embryonic Breathing, which will help you to establish your central energy system, and to conserve and store this energy to abundant levels. Building on this foundation, Small Circulation is the next required stage of meditation training. Ultimately, one then practices Grand Circulation Meditation, which circulates Qi everywhere in the body and exchanges it with partners and the surrounding environment. Its purpose is to open the third eye and reunite the human spirit with the spirit of nature.

This book contains translation and analysis of many ancient documents used to transmit Small Circulation and Internal Elixir cultivation to future generations, and offers modern scientific explanation for learning and training safely. Though meditation is popular today for relaxation and general health, the ultimate goal of this training, in both Daoism (Taoism) and Buddhism, is spiritual enlightenment.

Small Circulation Meditation builds the body from weak to strong and trains the mind to be calm and focused.

Dr. Yang presents a modern method for learning safely.

Includes scientific analysis, translation and commentary of ancient documents, and a summary of the practice methods.

Qigong Meditation: Small Circulation

The Root of Spiritual Enlightenment

Chinese Qigong can be generally categorized into External Elixir (Wai Dan) and Internal Elixir (Nei Dan) Qigong. The first step of practicing Internal Elixir Qigong has been known as Small Cyclic Heaven (Small Circulation or Microcosmic Meditation). After completing Small Cyclic Heaven, a practitioner will learn Grand Cyclic Heaven (Grand Circulation or Macrocosmic Meditation). The purpose of Grand Cyclic Heaven is to re-open the Heaven Eye (Third Eye) to unite the natural spirit and human spirit. This is the ultimate goal of spiritual enlightenment in both Daoism (Taoism) and Buddhism. Although these kinds of meditations are popular, very few scientific books or documents are available to the public.

The Foundation of Internal Elixir Cultivation

In order to reach the goal of longevity and spiritual enlightenment, the Qigong practitioner must learn Internal Elixir Qigong. The first step to learning is to understand the theory and the method of Embryonic Breathing. Practicing this breathing technique will help you to establish your central energy system, conserve your energy, and store this energy to abundant levels. Once you have established this foundation, you will be able to practice Small Cyclic Heaven (Small Circulation or Microcosmic Orbit) and Grand Cyclic Heaven (Grand Circulation of Macrocosmic Orbit) effectively. It is understood that without this foundation, the root of spiritual enlightenment will not be established and the study and the practice of spiritual enlightenment, through meditation, will be in vain.

 Embryonic Breathing theory and techniques were kept secret in Buddhist and Daoist (Taoist) monasteries.

 Dr. Yang discusses most of the available documents, translates and comments upon them.

 Scientific analysis and summary of the practice methods.

 A comprehensive, straightforward way to understand and practice Embryonic Breathing.

Qigong Meditation: Embryonic Breathing

For over one thousand years, Bodhidharma's (Da Mo) timeless classics have been considered the key to enlightenment and long-lasting youth.
 

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, one of the world's leading authorities on Qigong, has translated and written commentaries to make these ancient and profound teachings accessible to everyone. Using ancient Buddhist and Taoist documents as its foundation, this book analyzes and discusses theory and training methods in a modern, scientific manner, and presents safe ways for you to begin your own practice.

Improve your health and strength through the Yi Jin Jing (Muscle/Tendon Changing Classic). Work towards longevity and enlightenment with the Xi Sui Jing (Marrow/Brain Washing Classic). Qigong, the Secret of Youth is an invaluable guide for Qigong practitioners and Martial Artists who want to explore deeper levels of internal energy training.

 Learn the keys to rejuvenating and reconditioning your body.

 Discover methods for nourishing the brain and bone marrow.

 Includes Qigong exercises and massage techniques.

Qigong, The Secret of Youth 2nd. Ed.: Da Mo's Muscle/Tendon Changing and Marrow/Brain Washing Classics

The Root of Chinese Qigong: Secrets for Health, Longevity, and Enlightenment is the absolutely best book for revealing the what, the why, and the how of qigong.
 
 • When you know what qigong is, that will help you make the right decision; "is qigong going to be a good choice for me?"
 • When you know why qigong is so effective, that will help you set realistic goals for your use of qigong in your health or martial arts training.
 • When you know how qigong should be practiced, that will absolutely help you to attain your health or martial arts goals in an efficient and timely manner. 
 
We strongly recommend this book for everyone who wants to study qigong, tai chi, or marital arts.

Qigong training can improve your health, strengthen you immune system, cure illness, and help you overcome the stress of daily living. Qigong is the study of Qi, or vital energy, that circulates in the human body, and it has been practiced by the Chinese for thousands of years. Qigong is a unique and comprehensive approach to health and longevity, and can be trained by anyone. Get the most from your practice by understanding the principles and foundation of this energy science.
 
Dr. Yang teaches sitting and standing meditation, demonstrates massage techniques, and explores the Qi pathways in your body. He explains correct breathing methods, shares secrets for quieting the mind, and discusses how to increase your body's Qi supply. In addition, he also explains important concepts such as the Three Treasures and regulating the body, breath, and mind. Whatever style you practice, you'll find the keys to successful training in the Root of Chinese Qigong.
 
 • Improve your health with Qi (vital energy) training.
 • Relieve stress with simple breathing techniques.
 • Learn the secrets that will advance your practice.
 • Discover the foundations of Chinese medicine.
 • Eliminate tension with soothing relaxation exercises.
 • Includes more than sixty detailed photos and illustrations.