01. Introduction. to Qi Healing DVD1

Traditional Chinese Exercises for Healing Body, Mind and Spirit. In China, the way to vibrant health does not lead to the doctor's office; it is as close as the air we breathe. In Qigong: Traditional Chinese Exercises for Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit, you will learn ancient techniques for harnessing the massive power of qi, literally, the vital breath, or energy of the universe. Thousands of years before the establishment of Western medicine, Chinese masters perfected a system of gentle movements and meditative postures that can channel qi into the body for detoxifying, energizing, and healing. Ken Cohen, preeminent qigong master in the West, presents these authentic practices in Qigong. Using easy-to-follow language and dozens of demonstrations, Ken Cohen shares a complete four-part workout you can practice anytime you have a few minutes and enough room to stand and stretch. Simple to learn and elegant to practice, qigong offers the perfect way to cultivate a peaceful spirit and healthy body, one breath at a time. Discover the Healing art of Qigong; Origins of classical qigong; When, where, and how often to practice qigong; Fundamentals of posture and breath control; Stretching and moving to enhance qi flow in the body; Self-massage to decrease stress and increase vitality; Healing sounds tovibrate away toxins; Walking meditation to cultivate inner peace; Exercises to build up a reserve energy storehouse; Internal organ cleansing and healing and much more. Complete with 15-page instruction booklet.

About the Actor
Ken Cohen is a renowned Taoist initiate, China scholar, and qigong master. In 1973, he was one of six students chosen by Alan Watts for private study of Taoism. Ken is the author of the internationally acclaimed book The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing and more than 150 journal articles. He co-authored, with Tu Xin-Shi, China's gold medal artist, Autumn Leaves: The Wisdom and Art of Chinese Calligraphy. Ken is an adjunct professor at Union Graduate School and presents at universities and conferences throughout the world.