The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing Paperback – March 9, 1999

I have many books about Qigong practice and I am very happy to now include this book in my Qigong library. Kenneth Cohen is very knowledgable and that's why I love this book. To me, this book is a Qigong resource manual in that its more like a college text book or encyclopedia than it is a personal journey through experiential Qigong. So this book is not my "go to" book on Qigong, however, if I want to look something up, chances are that I'll find it in this book. Resource manual, pure and simple.

The Way of QiGong is an extremely well-written and comprehensive history of qigong. Cohen, a China scholar and practitioner extraordinaire, characterizes qigong as "a wholistic system to self-healing exercise and meditation, an ancient, evolving practice that includes healing postures, movement, self-massage, breathing techniques and meditation."He explains the importance and meaning of qi and then discusses its many aspects--the stance, relaxation and breathing.Cohen goes on to explain that qigong meditation includes two types of practices-entering tranquility and healing visualization. He compares these to other meditaiton practices and how the practice nourishes and heals the body and mind.There are helpful illustrations of movements, a chapter on self-healing massage and a suggested year-long practice schedule, among many other details of this classic and healthful practice.The Way of Qigong is as interesting as it is comprehensive, as fascinating as it is practical, and as complex as it is perfectly simple.

Kenneth S. Cohen’s The Way of Qigong is a really great book on Qigong. Some say that the drawings are not adequate to understanding the moves they illustrate; however, we find that if you combine them with the descriptions, it is really quite clear. And this book has everything. Qigong movements and exercises, data about Qigong, research studies about Qigong, nearly everything you would want to know about the subject, even chapters on diet and tea drinking. Not that you won’t want to keep learning, but this is a great place to start, thorough, comprehensive and fascinating.The Silver Elves authors of Faerie Unfolding: The Cosmic Expression of the Divine Magic.

When traditional Western medicine has little to offer for curing our many ills, I personally turned to Chinese healing methods. But, instead of passively undergoing acupuncture or any of the myriad other Oriental methods I was motivated to participate myself. After all, I am responsible for my condition. Why shouldn't I take charge of my own healing. Enter Master Ken Cohen's book, The Way of Qi Gong. It gives a wonderful history of Qi Gong, with it's many styles. Also his very clear instructions are easy to follow. I am determined to heal from my condition and this book will lead the way.Many thanks to Master Ken Cohen.

Lots of good information. I wanted something to compliment my Tai Chi class at the local YMCA and this book was exactly what I was looking for.

This book has given me hope. I have been looking for an alternative solution to help with my back pain besides surgery or pain pills. I think this book is my answer or at least a beginning. It is a slow read, at least for me, but very interesting, making me want to learn more.

A great guide to qigong, very comprehensive and informative. Mostly complete with a great deal of history, science and illustrations to teach proper qigong exercises. Cohen goes so far as to give guidelines for a healthy diet with lists of foods and where they fall in the qigong categorization system and gives sample qigong regimens one could do.Great to keep on your shelf for a reference in your practice.ONLY PROBLEM: For some reason this VERY comprehensive and well thought out book fails to have an illustration that maps out the meridians or even the dan tiens! I have no idea why. It's a very strange oversight really.

Ken Cohen has done an excellent job in suppling all the necessary information on the vast topic of Qigong. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more on the subject. It also goes hand in hand with his practice DVD, Qigong : Traditional Chinese Exercises for Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit. I have performed Qigong daily for the past year and it has enriched my life.

Sits beside my bed so I can dip in and out. Such a valuable resource for lovers of qigong who wish to know the history and origins of qigong as well as having a wealth of information on energy, healing and qigong movements.

For anyone who wants to learn more about Chico this is a great book with great information great resources

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I keep coming back to this book , very informative

This book is precious, highly recommended.I'm still reading it and plan to read it again from the beginning immediately after.The first part of the book is by far the best description of this complex art. To be read by anyone interested in Qi Gong.