{"product_id":"chen-tuans-four-season-internal-kungfu-breathing-methods-exercises-herbs-and-foods-for-longevity-9781533050106","title":"Chen Tuan's Four Season Internal Kungfu: Breathing Methods, Exercises, Herbs and Foods for Longevity","description":"This book provides direct translations from one of China's greatest holistic healers and teachers, Taoist immortal Chen Tuan (871-989 CE), whose \u003ci\u003eFour Season Qigong\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTwenty-Four Dao Yin Seated Exercises\u003c\/i\u003e are modeled on the four seasons and twenty-four lunar periods of the year. The exercises are really quite simple and take little time to perform. Despite their simplicity, the corresponding principles and theories supporting them are quite profound. Anyone sincerely engaging in these practices will not only find a trove of health benefits, but also acquire a deep appreciation of Chen Tuan's truly brilliant work. This book also presents advice on herbs and foods recommended for each season, clear explanations of the functions of the Twelve Primary Qi Meridians, Five Viscera, and Six Bowels of the human body, and the cures and remedies associated with each of the exercises. In addition, you'll find Chen Tuan's two \u003ci\u003eSleeping Qigong\u003c\/i\u003e exercises (and several other related ones), as well as two \u003ci\u003eMedical Kung and Herbal Regimes.\u003c\/i\u003e Stuart Alve Olson has masterfully expounded Chen Tuan's teachings, uniquely showing that External Alchemy (Waidan), the \u003ci\u003eDao Yin Exercises\u003c\/i\u003e described herein, are like the processes of a caterpillar forming a protective cocoon around itself, while Internal Alchemy (Neidan), the \u003ci\u003eRefining the Elixir\u003c\/i\u003e practices, enable the metamorphosis culminating in the emergence of a butterfly. This book will prove a necessary and requisite read for anyone engaged in Taoist health, meditation, and spiritual cultivation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStuart Alve Olson, longtime protege of Master T.T. Liang (1900-2002), is a teacher, translator, and writer on Taoist philosophy, health, and internal arts. In 2006, he formed Valley Spirit Arts to present his books and DVDs, and is the head teacher at the Sanctuary of Tao in Phoenix, Arizona, where he focuses on translating various Taoist texts, conducting lectures, leading retreats, and teaching.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50492802990354,"sku":"9781533050106","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_475fc25a-b30e-4659-bf76-c22c23e81df1.jpg?v=1730608622","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/chen-tuans-four-season-internal-kungfu-breathing-methods-exercises-herbs-and-foods-for-longevity-9781533050106","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}