Reddit reviews The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing

Yes. Watch from 1 hour and 17 min in:

r/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhtU5ei6YaM&t=247s

In terms of learning to work with energy the number one most important thing IMO is to learn to really ground/root your energy. That can be done very deeply through standing meditation postures from qigong (called Zhan Zhuang). You can also directly learn to sink your energy.

A few good books for learning to do standing meditation and to ground

https://www.amazon.com/Way-Energy-Mastering-Internal-Strength/dp/0671736450/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536310978&sr=8-1&keywords=way+of+energy

https://www.amazon.com/Opening-Energy-Gates-Your-Body/dp/1583941460/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1536311094&sr=1-1&keywords=opening+the+energy+gates+of+your+body

And for working with energy in general:

https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Promise-Qi-Creating-Extraordinary/dp/0809295288/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0809295288&pd_rd_r=f2a13599-b27c-11e8-ad5d-f9d1f1abea37&pd_rd_w=jSsme&pd_rd_wg=PHn62&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=6725dbd6-9917-451d-beba-16af7874e407&pf_rd_r=4E6D4PWEM54GBZ9TJKQP&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=4E6D4PWEM54GBZ9TJKQP&dpID=51wRmSyNaFL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=detail

https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Light-Tao-Foundational-Practices-ebook/dp/B004J4WM6S/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1536311129&sr=1-1&keywords=healing+light+of+the+tao

https://www.amazon.com/Way-Qigong-Science-Chinese-Healing/dp/0345421094/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1536311155&sr=1-1&keywords=way+of+qigong

I am a beginner as well, but I will share the books I'm working my way through. They are not necessarily all beginner books as they range from general overviews to very thorough reference manuals. I hope you find something on the list that helps.

Most have Kindle samples you can download if you use Amazon.



Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F8FA6ZG/


The Web That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XAZ625E/


The New Chinese Medicine Handbook https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0179ZS8R0/


The Spark in the Machine: How the Science of Acupuncture Explains the Mysteries of Western Medicine
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ICS8MIE/


The Healer Within: Using Traditional Chinese Techniques To Release Your Body's Own Medicine Movement Massage Meditation Breathing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D184QVW/


Optimal Healing: A Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine https://www.amazon.com/dp/0979948495/





Healing With Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition (3rd Edition) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556434308/


Recipes for Self Healing https://www.amazon.com/dp/0952464020/


The Ancient Wisdom of the Chinese Tonic Herbs https://www.amazon.com/dp/0446675067/


The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing https://www.amazon.com/dp/0345421094/


Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine: Zhong Yi Xue Ji Chu (Paradigm title) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0912111445/


Secrets of Self-Healing: Harness Nature's Power to Heal Common Ailments, Boost Your Vitality,and Achieve Optimum Wellness https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ZJY5X4/


The Acupuncture Handbook: How Acupuncture Works and How it Can Help You https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GW4MG3W/


The Chinese Way to Healing: Many Paths to Wholeness https://www.amazon.com/dp/0595399509/


Acupuncture Points Handbook: A Patient's Guide to the Locations and Functions of over 400 Acupuncture Points https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D35N6SJ/


The Root of Chinese Qigong: Secrets of Health, Longevity, & Enlightenment https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FIICLXC/


Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology https://www.amazon.com/dp/0974063509/


Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition https://www.amazon.com/dp/0939616424/





Finally, here's a few books by Mantak Chia that are profound, enlightening, vulgar, dangerous, or just aweful, depending on who you ask. I haven't read any of them but they made my list for some reason just to check out. I have a feeling he's an author people very much either like or dislike:

Chi Self-Massage: The Taoist Way of Rejuvenation https://www.amazon.com/dp/1594771103/


Awaken Healing Through the Tao: The Taoist Secret of Circulating Internal Power https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NGTUSV4/


Awaken Healing Light of the Tao https://www.amazon.com/dp/0935621466/


Healing Light of the Tao: Foundational Practices to Awaken Chi Energy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004J4WM6S/

And some good books to start with:

https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Promise-Qi-Creating-Extraordinary/dp/0809295288

https://www.amazon.com/Way-Qigong-Science-Chinese-Healing/dp/0345421094/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1525452385&sr=1-1&keywords=ken+cohen

https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Light-Tao-Foundational-Practices-ebook/dp/B004J4WM6S/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1525452407&sr=1-6&keywords=mantak+chia

For some initial "dipping in", this site has some good stuff:
http://qigongjournal.com/
Scroll to the bottom of the page for the useful links!

In terms of books, this is a great introduction:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Way-Qigong-Science-Chinese-Healing/dp/0345421094/

From there, explore the "customers also bought.." suggestions, read reviews, etc.

Hope this helps!

Hi there,

Just a disclaimer- this is my personal story and obviously the most important thing to consider is whether or not YOU are able to find results from this treatment.

I have been diagnosed with endometriosis and ovarian cysts through an emergency laparoscopic surgery I had in February. When I went to the ER I thought I had appendicitis, but it turns out my right ovary had a cyst and was so inflamed that my ovary had twisted itself (torsion), was inflamed to the size of an orange (supposed to be almond-sized), and I was at risk of losing it due to the loss of blood flow.

Surgery was successful, and afterward my doctor gave me 2 hormonal options for indefinite management. He said there was no way to improve my condition, just stop it from getting worse. I did not appreciate his narrow approach (it was just his standard of practice, which I can respect but did not find suitable for my own case).

I have been seeing an acupuncturist since about 2 weeks after my surgery, first every 2 weeks, now every month. It has been EXTREMELY beneficial, and at an ultrasound in early September, I learned that I have no new cysts, and my existing cysts have shrunk! This is something my surgeon said was not possible!!!!!!!!!

To me, the most important aspect of my treatment has been daily practice of Qigong- I will post some links at the end for resources. Qigong means "energy work" and is a light form of exercise that manipulates Qi to encourage harmony, balance, and proper energy flow. It produces a keen sense of bodily awareness as well as deep mindfulness and a sense of peace and relaxation. It is also an EXTREMELY effective form of pain relief and overall, in my opinion, the most effective form of daily practice for optimal wellbeing in every sense.

The second most important aspect of my treatment has been diet. One of the first things my TCM doctor told me to do was cut out sugar (except for raw honey and fruit in moderation), fried foods, and dairy. She encouraged me to cook everything at home when possible, and to promote foods like sweet potato, avocado, cruciferous veggies, leafy greens, beans (specifically adzuki) , and whole grains (specifically barley),as well as garlic, ginger, and warm/hot beverages instead of cold. Keep in mind this is just my doc. The only herb she prescribed is turmeric (high quality supplement with black pepper extract). These changes have been MONUMENTAL to my overall wellbeing and health. I truly cannot say enough how much a healthful, simple, wholesome diet can impact all aspects of health and appropriate flow of Qi.

Now on to the actual treatment- acupuncture is what my doctor does for me, but it can only do so much if your body is combating other stressors. My TCM doc takes my pulse, checks my tongue, begins with needles starting at the base of my skull all the way down the spine for about 30 minutes, then all down my calves, feet, and arms and hands for another 30 minutes. She chooses points based on my description of my symptoms, what she sees in my face, body, posture, tongue, pulse, eyes, and overall demeanor, as well as any environmental factors (for example I live in WA state, so during our wildfire season she made a point to support my lungs and help with smoke). She is extremely well practiced, and during her school/training focused on treating women's issues, including my specific problem.

This treatment has been so beneficial to me because it has taught me how much my health really lies in my own hands, how much impact my small daily choices can have on my pain and energy levels, and how deeply my energy is affected by the energy I consume, as well as the power my thoughts have over my body and Qi. "Where the mind goes, Qi flows"

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Here is the link to a book my TCM doctor suggested for an intro to TCM and Qi gong. https://www.amazon.com/Way-Qigong-Science-Chinese-Healing/dp/0345421094

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Here is a link to a youtube video I follow for my daily practice of the 8 Brocades. Great place to start! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K-0JpiJu-o

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Here is the link to a youtube channel that blends Qigong and yoga, for a varied practice: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq6iAv6Ydn5-ccJ5Nm6Mcdg

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Best of luck to you, I hope this was helpful!

Thank you for providing more nuance; I was hoping to get the gist correct, but I should have known I would get a beating for it.

Hm, really? My understanding of the history of Taoism is that Qi has been implicit in the animalistic dances of ancient Chinese shaman since time immemorial. Kenneth Cohen in The Way of Qigong gives a historical account for this. You may also be right, though.

Curious about the Greece comment. Buddhism seems like a standard outgrowth from ancient Brahmanism, and then onward to China. Alexander didn't arrive in India until centuries after the Buddha. What is your understanding of this history?

I was practicing a common intermediate meditation called the small circulation and the large circulation. It's often a cited meditation in the masculinity/sexual community, but usually cited out of context. Trying it without the qigong basics would be like picking up a guitar and expecting to play straight away. Ofc googling "microcosmic meditation" will give you an idea. Much like anything worth learning, intermediate techniques aren't something you can do out of context, but rather built up to by starting from a good foundation. This is why I would recommend buying this book

The best book I know on Qigong is, Kennith S Cohen the content balances subjective and scientific understanding, as well as instruction should you use it

Extra note

Qigong is a system of self healing exercise and meditation that involves healing posture, movement, meditation, visualisation, self massage, diet and core themes and principles of health.

There are many uses for Qigong. For example there are singers who use it to keep there extra respiratory muscles free from unnecessary tension. I use it as therapy for chronic mental and physical illness, others use it mainly for spiritual practice, and ofc, some for sexual prowess and multiple orgasms, you can google "The multiorgasmic man PDF" for more on multiple or full body orgasms

Hope that helps
Keep it real bro

You know of Kenneth Cohen? He's been my "teacher" in Qigong. He's great. His book Way Of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing has been my Qigong bible so-to-speak

http://www.amazon.com/The-Way-Qigong-Science-Chinese/dp/0345421094

He also has some good stuff on YouTube:
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7qZanIByNhE

Other than that--yes, practice daily and find what is best for you and your routine. Change it up every now and then from there. Other good reads that go excellent with Qigong are the Tao Te Ching and the I-Ching

Grats. Qigong meditation huh? I have been looking into it.
Currently reading:
http://www.amazon.com/Way-Qigong-Science-Chinese-Healing/dp/0345421094/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411862889&sr=8-1&keywords=the+way+of+qigong
if anyone is interested. Maybe i should skip to the section about embryonic breathing.