The Way of Qigong The Art and Science of

Qigong is an integrated mind-body healing method that has been practiced with remarkable results in China for thousands of years. The Chinese have long treasured qigong for its effectiveness both in healing and in preventing disease, and more recently they have used it in conjunction with modern medicine to cure cancer, immune system disorders, and other life-threatening conditions. Now in this fascinating, comprehensive volume, renowned qigong master and China scholar Kenneth S. Cohen explains how you too can integrate qigong into your life--and harness the healing power that will help your mind and body achieve the harmony of true health.

Kenneth “Bear Hawk” Cohen, is an internationally renowned health educator dedicated to the community of All Relations. He has trained with elder healers from all over the world and followed the path of indigenous wisdom for more than 30 years. Author of The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing and more than 200 journal articles on spirituality and complementary medicine, he lives with his family in the Colorado Rockies.

Acknowledgments
Foreword
The Pronunciation of Chinese Words
What Is Qigong?	p. 3
Roots and Branches: The History of Qigong	p. 12
The Three Treasures: A Chinese Model of Body Energy	p. 30
Qigong Science: Correlates of Healing Energy	p. 42
Does It Really Work? The Experimental Evidence	p. 57
The Time and Place of Practice	p. 79
The Posture of Power	p. 86
Fang Song Gong: The Art of Relaxation	p. 97
Healthy Breathing	p. 111
Standing Like a Tree	p. 133
Qigong Meditation	p. 148
Active Qigong	p. 184
An-Mo Gong: Self-Healing Massage	p. 219
The Energy of the Emotions	p. 223
External Qi Healing: Chinese Therapeutic Touch	p. 242
The Complete Qigong Workout	p. 265
Benefits and Dangers of Qigong	p. 270
The Dao of Diet	p. 281
Have a Cup of Tea!	p. 308
The Art of Clouds and Rain	p. 317
Closing the Circle: Signs of Mastery, Signs of Stupidity	p. 333
Dates of Chinese Dynasties	p. 341
A Technical Note on the Concept "Dan Tian"	p. 342
Double-Blind or Double Standard?	p. 345
Benefits of Internal Qigong: Experimental Evidence	p. 352
Glossary of Common Qigong Terms	p. 354
Notes	p. 362
Qigong Resources	p. 397
Index	p. 412
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