Chinese Qigong Massage: General Massage

For more than 7 decades my passion for learning has spanned from the scientific, (Astronomy, Cosmology, Quantum Physics, and biology), to the esoteric, (Energy healing, Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga, Zen, Taoism, Reflexology, therapeutic massage and related topics), and the martial arts of Judo, Jujitsu, Karate-Do, Boxing, Wrestling and Combatives.This is why when I saw this large format 318-page soft cover volume (Chinese Qigong Massage: General Massage by Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming) on Amazon for a bargain price I decided to purchase it. As always, the delivery service was fantastic.This huge volume is a comprehensive and detailed book that I admit was not an easy read, even though I am quite familiar with Qigong having taught it for many years. This is not a book you can read like a novel but must be seriously study in order to actually learn and benefit from this massage system. One must practice these techniques preferably under the guidance of a Qigong massage master (Sifu) to fully appreciate and apply the system.The six chapters are filled with specific information along with numerous illustrations and photographs. This is more of a college level textbook on the Qigong Massage system. The author has written numerous other volumes on this and related topics which you may want to check out as well.The large, detailed manual covers general principles general foundations, massage techniques, general concepts general massage, general self-massage as well as a glossary of Chinese terms and translation of Chinese terms. This short review cannot do this book justice because it is a text that must be studied carefully to appreciate it. It is in fact, a very advanced text on Qigong Massage techniques.If you are into the Tai Chi and Qigong health exercises and desire to learn about Qigong massage methods, you may want to check out this book and others by Sifu Yang Jwing-Ming. Keep in mind this is not a beginner's book in Qigong massage techniques.Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Chair/Seated Tai Chi/Qigong/Yoga stretching for seniors and the physically challenged).

An excellent reference on Chinese Qigong massage. Very thorough and systematic presentation and discussion of the important aspects of this particular Chinese modality. The book starts out by discussing the relevant concepts/theories underscoring the importance of having a good and substantive grasp of the 'whys' 'whats' and Hows' underlining the different theories/approaches used. I love how the author linked and discussed various concepts/theories and the supposed relationships/dynamics to explain the 'whys' for the positive/negative outcomes ... healing, etc. This book provides a full out, definitive, and clear view of the Qigong massage _ an excellent reference for anyone wanting to learn in-depth this particular Eastern practice.

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You can't take everything in life so seriously but with a good detective eye, I was able to pull a lot of information from this book (as well as) purchase a book for every student, to go along with class.

excellent

Great Book in Good Condition.

This book offers an excellent medical aproach to the benefits of Chi kung based on the acupunte meridians Dr. Jwing-Ming, show an energetic massage inteded to heal the inner organs

It isn't in bad condition but I was a bit disappointed

Arrived quickly and is exactly as described.