Qigong: Essence of the Healing Dance

by Gari Garripoli

Qigong (pronounced "chee-gong") is an ancient Chinese health-care modality that has fascinated people throughout the millennia. Based on the fundamental principles of traditional Chinese medicine, Qigong is a system that teaches us to understand Qi, our bioelectric life force, and use it to heal ourselves and others. Qigong: Essence of the Healing Dance will give readers some of the basics of the outward "exercises" that are normally associated with the practice of Qigong, as well as detailing movements from such systems as Wuji Qigong, Bagua Xun Dao Gong and Shaolin Qigong. More than merely outlining these practices, this book will take readers on a journey of exploration into the essence of this fascinating, though little understood, healing practice. Masters from around the world-such as the ninety-two-year-old Duan Zhi Liang of Beijing, Canadian healer Effie Poy Yew Chow and American Jerry Johnson-contribute their personal insights into the wonders of Qigong. People from various walks of life, all of whom have achieved healing as a result of practicing Qigong, share their powerful experiences. Author Garri Garripoli, himself a practitioner of Qigong for the past twenty years, renders the book fascinating yet easy-to-read. He expertly guides readers on this once-in-a-lifetime journey, inspiring them to look deeper into healing in order to discover how to move beyond the standards and limitations of Western medicine. Qigong: Essence of the Healing Dance shows readers that we all carry within ourselves the ability to heal, and encourages them to tap into that innate gift and dance their own dance of life. Readers are sure to find this book fascinating, even life changing. It is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the mystique of ancient Eastern healing arts or seeking a daily practice that promotes and maintains full-body well-being.

336 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1999

Reviews

[Anna Ranish]

A great book on Qigong philosophy. I loved the section of interviews! Everyone has such different experience and understanding of Qigong

[Maria Arnt · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful book full of great insights, but it is perhaps not the best for beginners. If one has not already experienced the amazing benefits of Qigong, and felt the sensation of chi moving through and around you, it might come off as a little... crazy. It's just hard to believe, without the personal, empirical evidence to back it up, that such things might be true. But for someone who has already experienced these things, even in a small amount, this book can really open your eyes to the possibilities!