Library's review
from cover
Stories of ordianary people exercising extraordinary strength in moments of extreme danger illustrate the amazing presecnce of ki-the universal life force that can be called upon in these situations. In this book, Scott Shaw presents tedchniques for strengthening the ki with which you are
An important step in learnng how to use ki is understanding how it flows through the channels (or meridians) in the body. Shaw describes each meridians's function, the indications of ki blockage in the meridian, and a method of immediately stimulating ki flow. He also suggests diet changes that can improve ki flow, in addition to showing you how to actively focus ki into specific regions of the body or into your mental functioning. With mediation, breathing, concentration and relaxation exercises, you can consciously participate in life with ki energy, instead of unconscioulsly letting life happen to you!
Contents
List of illustrations
List of tables
Ackowledgment
Note to reader
Introduction
Part I-Introduction to the Ki concept
The historical foundations of Ki
The Nei Ching
Yin (Um) and Yang
The five elements
The expansion of Ki knowledge
Part II-The meridians: passageways of ki
Understanding the meridians
The meridians
Part III-The mastery of Ki
Practical applications
Focalized Ki energy
Ki-inhibiting factors
Diet and ki
Body disharmony and ki
The five states of ki
The four basic principles of Ki
The human breath
Tan Jun-The center point
Ki breathing
Concentration (Chip-jung Ha-da)
Meditation (Moon-yum)
Mudra
Ki-defining exercises
Dynamic tension exercises
Extending your ki
Ki infusion
Ki emanation
Physical strength versus Ki
Ki in daily life
Ki and the enironment
The quick fix Ki stimulation guide
Conclusion
Index
About the Autho
Stories of ordianary people exercising extraordinary strength in moments of extreme danger illustrate the amazing presecnce of ki-the universal life force that can be called upon in these situations. In this book, Scott Shaw presents tedchniques for strengthening the ki with which you are
Show More
born, and of consciously harnessing the ki around you to help you through the many periods of duress that daily life presents. These secret Korean methods will give you access to needed energy 'on request' so that you can draw on inner power to get you through whatever challenge you need to meet-physical, mental, and emotional.An important step in learnng how to use ki is understanding how it flows through the channels (or meridians) in the body. Shaw describes each meridians's function, the indications of ki blockage in the meridian, and a method of immediately stimulating ki flow. He also suggests diet changes that can improve ki flow, in addition to showing you how to actively focus ki into specific regions of the body or into your mental functioning. With mediation, breathing, concentration and relaxation exercises, you can consciously participate in life with ki energy, instead of unconscioulsly letting life happen to you!
Contents
List of illustrations
List of tables
Ackowledgment
Note to reader
Introduction
Part I-Introduction to the Ki concept
The historical foundations of Ki
The Nei Ching
Yin (Um) and Yang
The five elements
The expansion of Ki knowledge
Part II-The meridians: passageways of ki
Understanding the meridians
The meridians
Part III-The mastery of Ki
Practical applications
Focalized Ki energy
Ki-inhibiting factors
Diet and ki
Body disharmony and ki
The five states of ki
The four basic principles of Ki
The human breath
Tan Jun-The center point
Ki breathing
Concentration (Chip-jung Ha-da)
Meditation (Moon-yum)
Mudra
Ki-defining exercises
Dynamic tension exercises
Extending your ki
Ki infusion
Ki emanation
Physical strength versus Ki
Ki in daily life
Ki and the enironment
The quick fix Ki stimulation guide
Conclusion
Index
About the Autho
Show Less
Genres
ISBN
877288798
Publication
Samuel Weiser, Inc. Box 612 York Beach, Mane 03910