The Healing Promise of Qi: Creating Extraordinary Wellness Through Qigong and Tai Chi by Roger Jahnke Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Healing Promise of Qi: Creating Extraordinary Wellness Through Qigong and Tai Chi
Book Review: One of the best books out there- now my standard textbook for students.
Summary: 5 Stars
Roger Jahnke would never refer to himself as a master, but i respect, appreciate, and *believe* in his sincerity and commitment to the art enough to refer to him as such. i honestly can't say enough about this book. it's the simplest and clearest book i've ever read on the subject (and i have read more than 2 dozen), yet its content is thorough and comprehensive to the point that i now use this as my standard textbook for my qigong students.
he put into 1 book what it took me years to gather and distill from numerous teachers and books, and he did a better job of integrating it all into a useable (and changeable) framework.
what puts this book over the top for me is his beautiful, almost lyrical, storytelling ability. it really makes the book a pleasurable read, especially in the middle section of the book devoted to the 10 phases of Qi cultivation.
reading this book gave me faith in the power and development of qigong right here in this country. i trully believe that one no longer has to travel to china in order to learn and experience the greatest depths of this internal art. it's here now!
i've never met Master Jahnke, but i certainly hope to someday. and even if i never do get the opportunity to meet him, i will always consider him one of my best teachers.
Book Review: Beautifully written and informative
Summary: 5 Stars
A beautifully written panorama of the history and contemporary state of qi.
This book is also eminently practical and inspiring.
The author cites past masters of qi and documents meetings with contemporary masters that he has met.
An excellent read and a must for all those who study/practice tai chi and qigong, or those who are thinking of studying the subject.
Recommended!
Book Review: just don't understand
Summary: 2 Stars
maybe i am missing something, i believe this to be a bloated-book, could have been more concise. bought it based on other reviews.
Book Review: A brief comment
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a very good, well written, and detailed introduction to qi gong. The different aspects of the art are presented, including relating it to western medical theory. The author writes with very little ego and the art is presented fairly and objectively. Overall a fine intro to the subject and well deserving of the five star ratings people are giving it.Book Review: Learn What Tai Chi & Qigong Can Do For Your Health
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great book, teaching about the Qigong part of Tai Chi. Tai Chi is for all ages & is an old approach to a new way of healing your body with in. I recommend this book highly. Tai Chi dates back way over thousands of years. Must be working to still be popular these days. I love it.