A Comprehensive Guide to Daoist Nei Gong
Published on 21. August 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
568 pages
978-1-84819-410-6 (ISBN)
Description
Nei Gong is the practice leading to attainment of real internal skill and transformation, and the philosophical art of change that runs through all Daoist practice.
Get an unprecedented insight into the entire Nei Gong process, expanding upon the foundations laid in the author's previous widely read book, Daoist Nei Gong, to provide a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the practice.
Going into unparalleled detail whilst remaining accessible, it explains the philosophy at the heart of Nei Gong , and the steps whereby transformation is achieved. Essential reading for anyone seriously interested Qi Gong, Chinese martial arts, and the Daoist tradition, the book will also be an invaluable resource for practitioners of Chinese medicine, or advanced meditation.
Get an unprecedented insight into the entire Nei Gong process, expanding upon the foundations laid in the author's previous widely read book, Daoist Nei Gong, to provide a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the practice.
Going into unparalleled detail whilst remaining accessible, it explains the philosophy at the heart of Nei Gong , and the steps whereby transformation is achieved. Essential reading for anyone seriously interested Qi Gong, Chinese martial arts, and the Daoist tradition, the book will also be an invaluable resource for practitioners of Chinese medicine, or advanced meditation.
Reviews / Votes
I urge anyone interested in the internal arts to read this book. You won't get standard regurgitated descriptions of Qi or Qi gong. Nor will you get exotic tales of secret rituals in dark caverns. What you will get is a truly comprehensive sharing of profound information in an accessible format. Damo has not only dedicated his life to cultivating 'gong' but also to understanding the processes involved (somatically and intellectually) so that others can benefit. -- Dr Cindy Engel, Associate Lecturer, The Open University, U.K I really don't know of anyone else who has written about the nei gong process in the depth and detail in which Damo has. He clearly writes from a depth of experience in the nei gong tradition. He has a unique ability to explain nei gong in a clear and logical way that anyone can understand if prepared to make the effort. The diagrams in the books are especially helpful in making concepts clear. -- Kenneth Morgan * Medical Qigong Education Centre *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
188 images
Dimensions
Height: 172 mm
Width: 242 mm
Thickness: 36 mm
Weight
1020 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84819-410-6 (9781848194106)
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Damo Mitchell
A Comprehensive Guide to Daoist Nei Gong
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08/2018
Singing Dragon
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Damo Mitchell has studied the martial, medical and spiritual arts of Asia since the age of four. He is the technical director of the Lotus Nei Gong School of Daoist Arts, and teaches Nei Gong in the UK, Sweden and the USA.
Content
Preface; Foreword by Paul Mitchell; Acknowledgements; 1. Qi Gong, Nei Gong and Qi; 2. Health and Personal Evolution; 3. The Qi Gong Body; 4. Preparing the Body; 5. Regulation of Breath; 6. Regulating and Shaping the Mind; 7. The Nature of Jing; 8. Awakening the Energy Body; 9. Movement of the Yang Qi; 10. The Art of Qi Gong; 11. Attainment of Internal Vibration/Life; 12. The Stage of Qi to Shen; 13. Concluding Thoughts; Appendix 1 - Qi Gong Deviation; Glossary of Pinyin Terms; Boxed Out Text; About the Author