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The Art of Chi Kung: Making the Most of Your Vital Energy
A COMPREHENSIVE AND INSPRIRATIONAL GUIDE TO THE CHINSES ART OF DEVELOPING ENERGY- CHI KUNG
Widely recognized as an effective art for stress management and healing, Chi Kung is an extraordinary technique for developing a general fitness of the mind and body. In the Art of Chi Kung, fourth generation grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit explores the principles and philosophy of Chi Kung, explaining its beneficial effects, and then guides you through a series of exercises which you can learn from and practice at home. It includes:
•Chi Kung for health and longevity
•Stress management
•Vitality for sex and youthfulness
•Training of the mind for focus and creativity
This is the most comprehensive study of Chi Kung available and will prove invaluable if you are a beginner or already have some understanding of this ancient art.
Sifu Wong Kiew Kit is the fourth generation successor of the Venerable Jiang Nan of the famous Shaolin Monastery in China and grandmaster of the Shaolin Wahnam Institute for Kung Fu and Chi Kung. He received the Chi Kung master of the year award during the second world congress on Chi Kung held in San Francisco in 1997. He has practised and taught the Shaolin arts for more than 3 decades and has more than 60,000 students all over the world. He is also the author of several books on the Shaolin arts and Buddhism.
Widely recognized as an effective art for stress management and healing, Chi Kung is an extraordinary technique for developing a general fitness of the mind and body. In the Art of Chi Kung, fourth generation grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit explores the principles and philosophy of Chi Kung, explaining its beneficial effects, and then guides you through a series of exercises which you can learn from and practice at home. It includes:
•Chi Kung for health and longevity
•Stress management
•Vitality for sex and youthfulness
•Training of the mind for focus and creativity
This is the most comprehensive study of Chi Kung available and will prove invaluable if you are a beginner or already have some understanding of this ancient art.
Sifu Wong Kiew Kit is the fourth generation successor of the Venerable Jiang Nan of the famous Shaolin Monastery in China and grandmaster of the Shaolin Wahnam Institute for Kung Fu and Chi Kung. He received the Chi Kung master of the year award during the second world congress on Chi Kung held in San Francisco in 1997. He has practised and taught the Shaolin arts for more than 3 decades and has more than 60,000 students all over the world. He is also the author of several books on the Shaolin arts and Buddhism.
333 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 25, 2015
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Wong Kiew Kit
22 books36 followersWong Kiew Kit is a fourth generation successor from the Southern Shaolin Monastery in China (not to be confused with the more commonly known Shaolin Monastery in Henan Province) and is a grandmaster of Shaolin Kung Fu and Qigong. He is also the head of the Shaolin Wahnam Institute.
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February 16, 2022
I must say that this is a pretty good book, written in a clear and simple manner. It gives easy-to-understand theoretical knowledge of qi and the meridians, practical tips on how to practise, and interesting anecdotes that can motivate the reader to practise.
My own grounding is in yoga, yogic philosophy and science. So when reading this, I also try to relate these back to yoga. The key points of suitable diet, adequate mental and physical rest, taking care of our unseen energies are important and common to both. I also try to relate the practises mentioned in this book to the Eight Brocade qigong practise which I do, and realise that some of the key moves mentioned by the author are already incorporated in the Eight Brocade.
One thing that many do not realise is the importance of breath and visualisation when practising - the author gave practical suggestions here esp in relation to the small and big universe energy paths. I will want to own a copy of this book as I will want to refer to it again, esp for visualising the energy paths.
Many qigong books are too theoretical, and can be too heavy for someone to read without attending a class where the teacher can explain. So I really appreciate this one.
My own grounding is in yoga, yogic philosophy and science. So when reading this, I also try to relate these back to yoga. The key points of suitable diet, adequate mental and physical rest, taking care of our unseen energies are important and common to both. I also try to relate the practises mentioned in this book to the Eight Brocade qigong practise which I do, and realise that some of the key moves mentioned by the author are already incorporated in the Eight Brocade.
One thing that many do not realise is the importance of breath and visualisation when practising - the author gave practical suggestions here esp in relation to the small and big universe energy paths. I will want to own a copy of this book as I will want to refer to it again, esp for visualising the energy paths.
Many qigong books are too theoretical, and can be too heavy for someone to read without attending a class where the teacher can explain. So I really appreciate this one.
June 6, 2022
Book is okay. Contained information on different kinds of qigong for specific needs. The author is able to quote and interpret passages in internal arts classics too. This classical references are needed for further study, which i appreciate.
The minus: the technique is all over the place (requires a good editor!) and i think the author needs to be more assertive about how many times we should practice, and what is needed to be mastered before doing more advanced practice.
The minus: the technique is all over the place (requires a good editor!) and i think the author needs to be more assertive about how many times we should practice, and what is needed to be mastered before doing more advanced practice.
March 8, 2012
This book is the clearest, most concise and comprehensive presentation of the principles and philosophy, as well as, the practice of Chi Kung, for curing illness and the promotion of healthy and vitality, of mind and body. It is for the beginner and the experienced practitioner.
February 12, 2015
Excellent allround book on Shaolin chi kung: bit of history, practice, easy to do exercises, health benefits and mythology or true events.
March 8, 2024
Good exercises and descriptions, but it could have been a lot shorter.
June 15, 2023
I still consider myself a qigong beginner but have been doing it for a while experimenting and learning along the way. I asked a friend who is a Kung Fu Sifu about Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit and he recommended this particular book. Grandmaster Wong wrote about things that I probably would not have appreciated quite so much earlier in my qigong practice. He also explains quite clearly. Many Chinese books on qigong suffer in the translation so I appreciated the readability of this book. I found the book fascinating.
You won't so much get a set routine as in some other qigong books. GM Wong makes his suggestions and gives his thoughts but leaves it to the reader to devise the routine that best fits their personality and needs. He does say though you can gain a lot just by doing the Lifting the Sky and Carrying the Moon movements and I have been doing these movements with a few other things I like such as Standing Post stance/meditation and light stretching.
When I first started, as a Westerner I thought I had to a lot of complicated moves and go "up" to higher levels to make gains from qigong. This was erroneous. I can more fully appreciate GM Wong's suggestions now that I've moved away from that mindset. The best routine is the one you'll practice consistently in a relaxed and peaceful manner. Too bad GM Wong doesn't appear to be teaching anymore because I'd love to take a workshop from him.
You won't so much get a set routine as in some other qigong books. GM Wong makes his suggestions and gives his thoughts but leaves it to the reader to devise the routine that best fits their personality and needs. He does say though you can gain a lot just by doing the Lifting the Sky and Carrying the Moon movements and I have been doing these movements with a few other things I like such as Standing Post stance/meditation and light stretching.
When I first started, as a Westerner I thought I had to a lot of complicated moves and go "up" to higher levels to make gains from qigong. This was erroneous. I can more fully appreciate GM Wong's suggestions now that I've moved away from that mindset. The best routine is the one you'll practice consistently in a relaxed and peaceful manner. Too bad GM Wong doesn't appear to be teaching anymore because I'd love to take a workshop from him.
January 7, 2008
I'd rather take a class in Chi Kung. Reading it and attempting to do it on your own is quite difficult,especially when lacking in motivation like myself. ha.
February 20, 2008
This book opened doors to a new world of knowledge for me and since reading it my vision of life and its energies have gone to new extremes.
April 24, 2012
This is a must better practice than read chi kung (Qigong) book. Just do the first exercise systematically for long long time till you start get a sneak preview of what's going on.
March 22, 2016
A very informative and powerful book - I couldn't be without this one.
October 19, 2018
Excellent, informative and detailed about Chi Kung. It's a must read for those looking to learn about this topic.
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June 24, 2015i think that this book is so good and i want to read it
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