The Scientific Basis of Qigong and E Baduanjin: The World's Most Versatile Baduanjin

This is the only qigong book that presents qigong as an exercise while questioning the existence of qi and meridians. It explains the three core components of qigong—movement, breathing, and meditation—through a scientific lens, without relying on qi, meridians, or TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) concepts. It also introduces an improved version of Health Qigong Baduanjin (E Baduanjin) developed by the author. The book provides a scientific analysis of the physiological effects of each Baduanjin posture and discusses potential adverse effects and safety measures.The book has 422 pages, over 800 photos, and 30-minute instructional videos (in the Kindle version). Each image is accompanied by a clear, detailed explanation. Instructional videos are embedded in the Kindle version of the book. It also features more photos and more detailed information about Baduanjin qigong than any other book on the market. So, you can learn the enhanced form of Baduanjin on your own by reading this book and watching the instructional videos.Qigong is regarded as a therapeutic method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and many Baduanjin qigong postures incorporate TCM concepts and terminology. Therefore, in this book, I will briefly review key concepts of qi, meridians, the TCM organ system, and dantian as they relate to qigong, and share my perspectives on TCM. Then, I will provide basic information about exercise, since qigong is considered a form of physical activity. Next, I will explain the three components of qigong (body movement, breathing, and meditation) and examine their roles in qigong practice, especially Baduanjin, from a scientific perspective. Finally, I will introduce the enhanced Baduanjin qigong exercise (E Baduanjin) developed by the author, with detailed explanations and illustrations.Overall, this book serves as a concise introduction to general exercises, breathing, and meditation. Read more