Daoist Chi Yoga is an ancient practice used to balance energy, improve health and promote longevity. This book is your definitive guide to understanding and performing the practice. Drawing on the traditions of Dao Yin, Qigong and Chinese medicine, Daoist Chi Yoga exercises stretch, extend and tone specific muscle groups associated with the twelve main meridians (Chi channels), allowing the vital energy or Chi to flow freely throughout the body and resolving and preventing blockages. The author provides illustrated instruction on the 24 exercises alongside descriptions of the specific channel, internal branches, signs of imbalance that manifest as physical problems, main vital points, and meridian charts of the main muscle groups. Providing everything needed to begin practice, the healing power of the exercises is discussed in detail, as well as the relevant precautions and contraindications.Fully accessible to those with no experience of the practice, the book will be an invaluable resource for Qigong practitioners, and to health practitioners wishing to prescribe Qigong exercises to ameliorate specific health conditions.
Part I. The System of Taoist Chi Yoga. 1. Introduction to the System of Taoist Chi Yoga. 2. The Theory Behind Taoist Chi Yoga. 3. The Body Clock: Circadian Flow of Chi. 4. Principles of Practice. 5. How the Exercises Work. 6. The Five Ways of Circulating Chi in the Body. 7. Guide to Practicing the Exercises. Part II. Step-by Step Description of the Exercises. 1. Taoist Chi Yoga Exercises for the Lung Chi Channel. 2. Taoist Chi Yoga Exercises for the Large Intestine Chi Channel. 3. Taoist Chi Yoga Exercises for the Stomach Chi Channel. 4. Taoist Chi Yoga Exercises for the Spleen Chi Channel. 5. Taoist Chi Yoga Exercises for the Heart Chi Channel. 6. Taoist Chi Yoga Exercises for the Small Intestine Chi Channel. 7. Taoist Chi Yoga Exercises for the Urinary Bladder Chi Channel. 8. Taoist Chi Yoga Exercises for the Kidney Chi Channel. 9. Taoist Chi Yoga Exercises for the Pericardium Chi Channel. 10. Taoist Yoga Exercises for the Three Heaters Chi Channel. 11. Taoist Chi Yoga Exercises for the Gall Bladder Chi Channel. 12. Taoist Yoga Exercises for the Liver Chi Channel. Glossary of terms. Index.
Having been an MD with 35 years of experience in holistic medicine including Qi-Gong, Acupuncture and Acupressure I am quite impressed with the clarity and practicality of Daoist Meridian Yoga by Camilo Sanchez and I recommend it for anyone who is committed to getting the most possible out of life in regards to vitality, health and wellbeing. Also, it will give you the tools to speed up recovery if you are suffering from chronic or recurrent illnesses.
