Chi kung, meaning "energy cultivation", is one of the original components of traditional Chinese medicine and is at the heart of t'ai chi. It is an art which combines aerobic conditioning with meditation and relaxation, making it an ideal practice for peoples of every age and all levels of fitness. A few minutes' practice each day should help you reclaim your vitality. Beginning with a basic history of traditional Chinese medicine, the book includes a variety of everyday exercise routines as well as sequences which focus on sexual health, women, the ageing process, and the workplace. Also included are exercise routines designed to help the body combat a number of common ailments including colds and flu, backache, headache, stomach ache, and general tension.
- ISBN10 0600596842
- ISBN13 9780600596844
- Publish Date 15 April 1999
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 2 March 2007
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
- Imprint Hamlyn
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 128
- Language English