Ba Gua Nei Gong Volume 5: Tian Gan Heavenly Stem Nei Gong
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| Rating | : | 4.84 (983 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1478746572 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 146 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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He is the founder of New York Internal Arts and Internal Arts International (internalartsinternational). . He has studied Chinese medicine and martial arts extensively in mainland China. About the Author Tom Bisio is known internationally as a martial artist and practitioner of Chinese medicine. Tom is the author of several books on Ba Gua Zhang, Nei Gong, Daoist Meditation and Chinese medicine
Tian Ganliterally means "Heavenly Stem." The name Tian Gan refers to the longitudinal energetic axis or stem (the "Central Channel") that passes through the body. This helps maintain the health of the spine, the brain and the nervous system. 2: Qi Cultivation Exercises and Standing Meditation Vol. There are many versions of the Tian Gan exercises and several modes of practice. Tian Gan (Heavenly Stem) Nei Gong as presented in this book is suitable for a wide range of individuals, including those who are learning the exercises for health preservation or rehabilitative rather than martial purposes. 3: Twelve Posture Standing Vol. Tian Gan Nei Gong is indispensable to the practice of Ba Gua Zhang and the martial arts in general. It can be used in conjunction with actual instruction in Ba Gua Zhang, or employed as a stand-alone instruction manual. The Ba Gua Nei Gong Series: Vol. 4: Foundational Body Training Vol. Tian Gan Nei Gong can be an important adjunctive practice method for various types of Daoist meditation, and a useful pre-requisite to Micro-Cosmic Orbit meditation. A detailed discussion of S
Tom Bisio is known internationally as a martial artist and practitioner of Chinese medicine. He is the founder of New York Internal Arts and Internal Arts International (internalartsinternational). . He has studied Chinese medicine and martial arts extensively in mainland China. Tom is the author of several books on Ba Gua Zhang, Nei Gong, Daoist Meditation and Chinese medicine
Tom does it again! Peter Payne Well, Tom does it again!As those who have read others of my reviews of Tom Bisio's books know,I am a student of his and a great fan. I am 69, have been studying martial arts since I was 11, and for a long time have been fascinated by the Chinese Internal martial arts. I find in Tom a rare combination of authentic deep experience, a lack of bulls***, a willingness to share, and a clarity of mind which allows him to communicate about this difficult subject.I admire all Tom's books on Ba Gua an. "Good book. Whatever your bagua zhang practice (Gao" according to Amazon Customer. Good book. Whatever your bagua zhang practice (Gao, Yin, Liang, Zhang Zhou Dong, or other), this book is worth reading (and practicing) to understand a fundamental facet of bagua training. I first learned Tian Gan as a warm-up exercise without a clear understanding of their value. This book presents the nei gong aspects of these practices. Basic internal energy movements aimed at loosening the spine and integrating legs, waist and torso are presented in a clear style that encourages the prac. "Comprehensive resource" according to C. Habeck. Clear information without too much general background fillers. Very hard to find Tian Gan in print or on the internet. The best I have found so far was in Mike Patterson's "Bagua - A means to an end", but Bisio's account is much more comprehensive. This is likely to become one of the authoritative reference books.