{"product_id":"9781590309629","title":"The Essence of Chi-Gung: A Handbook of Basic Forms for Daily Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe beneficial health effects of daily chi-gung practice have long been known in China, but in the West, chi-gung is becoming increasingly used for general well-being and to complement conventional medical treatment. \u003ci\u003eThe Essence of Chi-Gung\u003c\/i\u003e is an easy-to-use workbook that teaches the fundamentals of chi-gung practice and provides a safe, basic daily regimen that can be adapted for people of all ages and physical abilities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe view in Chinese medicine is that good health is maintained by circulating and increasing \u003ci\u003echi\u003c\/i\u003e, the vital life energy that we are all born with. In chi-gung practice, slow, rhythmic breathing is synchronized with body movements, in a way which is beneficial to both the nervous and immune systems and to overall health. This manual includes over fifty step-by-step illustrations of the warm-up exercises and movement forms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shambhala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47055587279088,"sku":"9781590309629","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781590309629_p0.jpg?v=1763804980","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781590309629","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}