Qi Gong for Beginners: Eight Easy Movements for Vibrant Health

by Stanley D. Wilson

An exercise program that can actually release blocks to healing and get you centered...in six minutes a day ? The simple, no impact, but very powerful movements of Qi Gong can do that and more, from increasing longevity to boosting the immune system. And this beautifully illustrated guide, written especially for beginners, introduces this amazing ancient art that balances and strengthens the life force. Those who try it can look forward to extraordinary health benefits!

Genres: Spirituality, Health

176 pages, Paperback

First published June 30, 1999

Reviews

[John Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book to get you up and running with Qi Go g. It not only helps you work on 8 essential, yet simple movements for health and meditation, it covers the basics as to what Qi Gong is and it's similarities/differences with Tai Chi. The writing is sweet, fun and inspired. Even if you don't want to fall heavy into any "new age thinking" (which really, none of this is not. It's an ancient form of healing and meditation) the book is never that preachy. Just doing the routines as part a part of a daily ritual actually does make you feel better. I'm currently up to four of them and I can feel some change in my well being.

[Lavagirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

After taking two tai chi classes and still feeling klutzy and awkward, I was steered toward this book by a customer. It is so easy to do, only takes 10 minutes and oh, does it feel good! I could follow the pictures and do the movements from the first time. My muscles are very stiff and I will be doing this every day. Feels great.

[Neil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adding the "mind" component to my quest for overall mind/body wellness. Again, simple and effective. I have met the author, and have no reason to doubt his sincerity and the effectiveness of his practice. For me, it's a great way to start the day more centered and energized.

[Katie Curlee Hamblen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've finished the book, but will continue to work to learn the exercises presented. It's a nice little introduction to QiGong for beginners like myself, and it's very easy to read, and to learn the exercises from the book.

[Caesaree · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like this book. Easy to understand and put into practice. I'm going to take a class.

[Connie · Rating 5 out of 5]

For the beginning Qi Gong practitioner, this is a great book. It explains the whys, hows, and whats about Qi Gong.

[Artemis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book! Easy to read. Photos are illustrated and everything is written in details. Anyone can easily understand/access this knowledge! ✨

[Phil Calandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

As the title suggests, this book is primarily an introduction into the practice of the ancient art of Qi Gong. The explanation and illustrations are first rate that enable the practitioner to begin a practice. Coordinating the forms with the breath takes a relatively short period of time to master; however, there is always that concern that you are not doing the forms correctly. For this reason a video and or personal instruction would be invaluable. Another excellent book that the reader should consider is "The Healer Within The Four Essential Self Care Methods for Creating Optimal Health- Movement, Massage, Breathing, Meditation" by Roger Jahnke, Doctor of Oriental Medicine

[Christian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple, easy to understand explanation of core qigong concepts, then gives you a chance to apply those concepts to the eight brocades. Better than just looking up a video on the eight brocades.

[james · Rating 5 out of 5]

I totally enjoyed this book. It gives a brief and deep enough history of the origin of Qigong and other Chinese energy practices that are similar like Tai chi. This specific type of Qigong is Bal Dan Gum which is a Korean practice, as I understand it. It goes through the eight brocades and illustrates them with easy to follow pictures. The exercises are easy and include synchronized meditative breathing making this a kind of moving- meditation as Dr. Stanley calls it. This is a nuts-and-bolts, easy to read, easy to follow, perfect introduction to Qigong. I hope Dr. Wilson is doing well and still teaching and enjoying what I just learned!