{"product_id":"9781886969735","title":"Qigong Meditation: Embryonic Breathing","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinalist - 2006 Book of the Year Award by ForeWord MagazineThe Root of Spiritual Enlightenment\u003cbr\u003eChinese Qigong can be generally categorized into External Elixir (Wai\u003cbr\u003e Dan) and Internal Elixir (Nei Dan) Qigong. The first step of practicing\u003cbr\u003e Internal Elixir Qigong has been known as Small Cyclic Heaven (Small \u003cbr\u003eCirculation or Microcosmic Meditation). After completing Small Cyclic \u003cbr\u003eHeaven, a practitioner will learn Grand Cyclic Heaven (Grand Circulation or Macrocosmic Meditation). The purpose of Grand Cyclic Heaven is to re-open the Heaven Eye (Third Eye) to unite the natural spirit and human spirit. This is the ultimate goal of spiritual enlightenment in both \u003cbr\u003eDaoism (Taoism) and Buddhism. Although these kinds of meditations are popular, very few scientific books or documents are available to the public.\u003cbr\u003eThe Foundation of Internal Elixir Cultivation\u003cbr\u003eIn order to reach the goal of longevity and spiritual enlightenment, \u003cbr\u003ethe Qigong practitioner must learn Internal Elixir Qigong. The first step to learning is to understand the theory and the method of Embryonic\u003cbr\u003e Breathing. Practicing this breathing technique will help you to establish your central energy system, conserve your energy, and store this energy to abundant levels. Once you have established this foundation, you will be able to practice Small Cyclic Heaven (Small \u003cbr\u003eCirculation or Microcosmic Orbit) and Grand Cyclic Heaven (Grand \u003cbr\u003eCirculation of Macrocosmic Orbit) effectively. It is understood that without this foundation, the root of spiritual enlightenment will not be established and the study and the practice of spiritual enlightenment, \u003cbr\u003ethrough meditation, will be in vain.\u003cbr\u003e• Embryonic Breathing theory and techniques were kept secret in Buddhist and Daoist (Taoist) monasteries.\u003cbr\u003e• Dr. Yang discusses most of the available documents, translates and comments upon them.\u003cbr\u003e• Scientific analysis and summary of the practice methods.\u003cbr\u003e• A comprehensive, straightforward way to understand and practice Embryonic Breathing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ymaa Publication Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47039677792496,"sku":"9781886969735","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781886969735","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}