Big Book of Chi
An Exploration of Energy, Form and Spirit
Paul Wildish(Author)
Thorsons (Publisher)
Published on 5. March 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-00-710013-2 (ISBN)
Description
Highly illustrated with colour photos throughout, this guide takes a look at the origins of Chi and the wide range of practices that focus on Chi, our living essence. It teaches us ways to awaken this energy and fulfill our true potential. In the West, we give little thought to "energy", but the understanding of our energy, or life force, is the basis of virtually all Eastern healing and exercise practices. The Chinese believe that understanding and balancing the flow of this "Chi" energy is essential for well-being. When we have abundant chi energy flowing smoothly through our bodies, we are physically, emotionally and spiritually in balance. But when this energy is blocked our health can suffer. Chi is the vital force behind healing practices such as Reiki, Qi Gong, yoga and acupuncture, which help to clear blocks and restore harmony in the body; similarly feng shui taps into chi energy to bring about change within your environment. Martial arts, like Tai Chi and Aikido, specialize in the dynamic harnessing of this energy for self protection.
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Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
(Fully integrated colour)
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 226 mm
Weight
1001 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-710013-2 (9780007100132)
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Paul Wildish is a martial arts expert who started teaching Aikido in 1980 and is now a Senior Instructor for the British Aikido Association and has also studied Shiatsu and Reiki. He studied full-time under the most eminent Aikido teachers in both the UK and Japan, including Tetsuro Nariyama Sensei, 8th Dan at the Shodokan Dojo in Osaka. He has written numerous articles for martial arts magazines and is the Editor of The Aikido Review.