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Archive for the ‘Qigong etc.’ Category

“Wild Goose Qigong: Natural Movement for Healthy Living,” Hong-Chao Zhang

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Pros: Very clear photos; interesting historical quotations
Cons: Fails to diagram acupressure points; you’ll really need the video too
Rating: 3 out of 5
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“Qigong for Health and Vitality,” Michael Tse

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Pros: Wonderful exercises; clear directions and photos
Cons: Culture-bashing; builds up dangerous expectations
Rating: 2 out of 5
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“Eight Simple Qigong Exercises for Health: The Eight Pieces of Brocade,” Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Pros: Very thorough; more depth to the qi theory
Cons: Makes qigong seem a little less accessible
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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“The Complete Idiot’s Guide to T’ai Chi and Qigong,” Bill Douglas

Tuesday, May 30th, 2006

Pros: Versatile info on T’ai Chi in various life circumstances; sound bite style; good attitudes; explains things well; great information on classes
Cons: Not a good source of info on qigong; errors; incessant cheerleading
Rating: 4 out of 5
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“Beginning Qigong: Chinese Secrets for Health and Longevity,” Kuei and Comee

Tuesday, May 30th, 2006

Pros: Wide variety of exercises; well-detailed
Cons: Not really the first book I’d recommend to a beginner
Rating: 4 out of 5
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“The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing,” Kenneth Cohen

Tuesday, May 30th, 2006

Pros: Fantastic detail; thorough; frank and honest; well-researched
Cons: I believe this is the best book you’ll find on the subject
Rating: 5 out of 5
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