{"product_id":"ba-gua-nei-gong-volume-1-yin-yang-patting-and-dao-yin-exercises-9781432799489","title":"Ba Gua Nei Gong Volume 1: Yin Yang Patting And Dao Yin Exercises","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBa Gua Nei Gong Volume 1: Yin Yang Patting And Dao Yin Exercises\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmbedded within the martial art Ba Gua Zhang is a complete system of internal exercises that promote self-healing and longevity and transform consciousness. Ba Gua Nei Gong consists of nine powerful and profound methods of internal exercise and self-cultivation. This book is the first in a series of manuals on Ba Gua Nei Gong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePractical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis instructional manual can be used in conjunction with actual instruction in Ba Gua Zhang, or employed as a stand-alone instruction manual. Yin Yang Patting Nei Gong is often the starting point for learning Ba Gua Zhang and for the practice of Nei Gong and other Yang Sheng (Nourishing Life) Exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYin Yang Patting Nei Gong Method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary function of the Patting Nei Gong is to begin to open the meridians by patting and slapping along their trajectories. Unblocking, opening and coursing the meridians in this manner is an important precursor to advanced energetic practices. This method focuses on dispersing energy blockages and their accompanying muscular tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDao Yin Nei Gong Method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDao Yin Nei Gong is often performed in conjunction with the Patting Nei Gong because the two practices have different, yet complimentary actions. While the Patting Nei Gong focuses on dispersing energy blockages, Dao Yin Nei Gong emphasizes regulating the internal energetics of the body. The mechanism that promotes and harmonizes the functioning of the internal organs and their organic interconnections is known as the Qi Dynamic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dao Yin exercises work directly to regulate the Qi Dynamic, thereby stimulating one's natural healing powers and preventing disease from taking root. This in turn promotes health and proper functioning of the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHarmonious Yin Yang Balance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese two Nei Gong methods are relatively simple to perform, yet profound in their effect. Patting and Dao Yin work together in a harmonious yin yang balance. In order to properly train the Qi Dynamic, the pathways of the qi (the meridians) must be relatively open and unrestricted. As these energetic pathways are opened, the qi must be regulated so that its movements and actions are smooth and harmonious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTom Bisio is known internationally as a martial artist and practitioner of Chinese medicine. He has studied Chinese medicine and martial arts extensively in mainland China and is a licensed practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, heading a busy clinic specializing in trauma, Chinese sports medicine and orthopedic conditions. Tom is the author of several books on Ba Gua Zhang, Nei Gong, Daoist Meditation and Chinese medicine. He is the founder of New York Internal Arts and Internal Arts International (internalartsinternational.com).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Outskirts Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680899240210,"sku":"9781432799489","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0f43569e-6453-40fa-8783-30defe444bc5.jpg?v=1733945421","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ba-gua-nei-gong-volume-1-yin-yang-patting-and-dao-yin-exercises-9781432799489","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}