{"product_id":"qigong-meditation-embryonic-breathing-2nd-ed-the-foundation-of-internal-elixir-cultivation-9781594399145","title":"Qigong Meditation Embryonic Breathing 2nd. Ed.: The Foundation of Internal Elixir Cultivation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild a strong foundation for health, longevity, and spiritual enlightenment with the ancient art of Qìigrave;gōng Embryonic Breathing (Internal Elixir).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eChinese Qìgōng can be categorized into External Elixir (Wai Dan) and Internal Elixir (Nei Dan). To reach the goals of longevity and spiritual enlightenment, the practitioner must learn Internal Elixir Qìgōng.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first step, and the focus of this book, is to understand the theory and the method of Embryonic Breathing. Practicing this breathing technique will help you\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eOptimize your central energy system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eConserve your energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eStore this energy at abundant levels \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing ancient Buddhist and Daoist documents, Dr. Yáaacute;ng analyzes and discusses meditation theory and training methods in a modern and scientific manner. This double-edged approach will enable you to quickly achieve a high level of understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is well acknowledged that without a proper foundation, the root of spiritual enlightenment will not be established and the meditative practice of Qìgōng for spiritual enlightenment, may be in vain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eQìgōng Embryonic Breathing\u003c\/em\u003e is organized into three parts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eFoundations: General Qìgōng concepts and meditation theory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eTranslations and commentary of ancient documents related to Embryonic Breathing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe practice of Embryonic Breathing meditation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe necessary second and third steps are to practice Qìgōng Small Circulation and Qìgōng Grand Circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis second edition includes pinyin tonal marks for pronunciation, modern Chinese fonts, and illustration enhancements.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a world-renowned author, scholar, and teacher of qigong and Chinese martial arts. He has been involved in martial arts since 1961 and maintains over 55 schools in 18 countries. Dr. Yang's writing and teaching include the subjects of qigong, kung fu, tai chi chuan, massage, and meditation. He is the author of over 35 books and 80 videos. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches and resides at his YMAA Retreat Center in Miranda, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"YMAA Publication Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50520982552850,"sku":"9781594399145","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cb7dba02-f415-46da-8646-5009777e6dcb.jpg?v=1774962331","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/qigong-meditation-embryonic-breathing-2nd-ed-the-foundation-of-internal-elixir-cultivation-9781594399145","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}