Chi Kung In Recovery : Finding Your Way to a Balanced and Centered Recovery

Chi Kung, the art of cultivating life force energy, is here distilled into a key selection of exercises designed to boost health, enhance vitality, and increase mind-body-spirit consciousness. For anyone interested in exercise with a deeper spiritual significance, this step-by-step guide takes readers through essential breathing, meditation, and mindfulness techniques that yield exponentially more powerful benefits than traditional exercise. Concise instructions requiring no prior knowledge and enabling people to experience the benefits of this ancient practice in the comfort and privacy of their own home. Briefly and helpfully explains key historical and philosophical facts of Chi Kung and Taoism, including specific benefits of each exercise and particular relevance to people in recovery. Key Chi Kung terms are explained clearly and all postures are accompanied by full-color photographs for illustration. Countless proven health benefits, including: reduced stress, increased stamina and vitality, enhanced immune system, improved cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic and digestive functions, quicker recovery from any illness, re-establishing of the mind-body-spirit connection. A form of exercise that involves the meridian system, emphasizes the importance of mindful intention and breathing techniques in physical movements thereby increasing the benefits of exercise exponentially. Consistent practice leads to a positive outlook on life and helps eliminate harmful attitudes and behaviors. It can also create a balanced lifestyle, bringing greater harmony, stability, and enjoyment. Anyone can benefit from Chi Kung, regardless of ability, age, belief system or life circumstance.