Dr. 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 YMAA Retreat Center in Miranda, California.

Dedication

Editor’s Note

Foreword

Preface

PART I: FOUNDATIONS

Chapter1: General Qìgōng Concepts

1.1 Introduction

1.2 What Is Qì? What Is Qìgōng?

1.3 Important Fundamental Concepts

1.4 Body’s Qì Network—Qìgōng Science

1.5 Quantity of Qì and Quality of Qì’s Manifestation

1.6 Five Regulatings

1.7 General Differences between Buddhist and Daoist Qìgōng

1.8 Brief Background of Daoist Qìgōng Practice

1.9 Some Notes about Learning Qìgōng

Chapter 2: Fundamental Concepts of Small and Grand Circulations

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Definitions and Purposes of Small Circulation and Grand Circulation

2.3 Contents of Muscle/Tendon Changing Grand Circulation

2.4 Contents of Marrow/Brain Washing Small Circulation

2.5 Contents of Marrow/Brain Washing Grand Circulation

2.6 Recovery from the Meditative State

PART II: MUSCLE/TENDON CHANGING GRAND CIRCULATION

Chapter 3: Muscle/Tendon Changing Grand Circulation

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Girdle (Belt) Vessel Breathing—Enhance Immune System

3.3 Turtle Shell Breathing—Iron Shirt

3.4 Twelve Meridian Grand Circulation—Regulate Qì

3.5 Four Gates Breathing—

3.6 Martial Grand Circulation—Power and Endurance

3.7 Joint Breathing—Loosen and Relax the Body

3.8 Skin/Marrow Breathing (Body Breathing)—Enhance the Immune System

3.9 Internal Organs Breathing—Foundation of Life

3.10 Other Dual Circulation (with Human)

3.11 Qì Exchange with Nature

PART III: MARROW/BRAIN WASHING SMALL AND GRAND CIRCULATIONS

Chapter 4: Scientific Foundation of Brain Washing Qìgōng

4.1 Review of Ancient Chinese Qìgōng Understanding

4.2 Scientific Foundations and Interpretations

4.3 Ancient Practice and Guidelines for Practicing Today

Chapter 5: Marrow/Brain Washing Small Circulation

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Marrow/Brain Washing Small Circulation and Its Applications

Chapter 6: Marrow/Brain Washing Grand Circulation

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Marrow Washing Grand Circulation

6.3 Ground Gate Grand Circulation Breathing

6.4 Heaven Gate Grand Circulation Breathing

6.5 Heaven/Ground Gates Grand Circulation

6.6 Buddhahood Grand Circulation (Spiritual Immortality)

6.7 Recovery from the Meditative State

PART IV: COMBINATION OF MUSCLE/TENDON CHANGING AND MARROW/BRAIN WASHING GRAND CIRCULATIONS

Chapter 7: Combined Practice of Muscle/Tendon Changing and Marrow/Brain Washing Grand Circulations

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Leading Qì Downward—Prevent High Blood Pressure, Headache, and Insomnia

7.3 Rooting Training/Five Gates Breathing

7.4 SexualEnergyCultivation

PART V: CONCLUSIONS

Chapter 2: Conclusions

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Past, Present, and Future

Acknowledgements

Appendix: Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms

Index

About the Author