The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing by Ken Cohen Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing
Book Review: I Love This Guy - Great Teacher!
Summary: 5 Stars
A superb book by a superb teacher. Check out his videos, too. The best.Book Review: From mysticism to memory
Summary: 5 Stars
I have studied martial arts of all kinds for over two decades. I spent several years in the orient learning from masters that decended from many of the greatest minds in martial arts. Ken has masterfully compiled the necessary information to get you going. He has covered every base, so whether you are a cynic, or are already a believer in qi, or energy healing/martial arts, he has information to help you become all the more enlightened. Highly recommended for beginner-intermediate studentsof this or similar fields of study.Book Review: Good Beginner Introduction
Summary: 4 Stars
Ken Cohen's book wil serve as a great way to introduce chi kung to someone who has little knowledge of it. It may also be interesting reading for those who have had some exposure to a particular form and are looking to explore other types of chi kung. The author does a good job of making potentially complex and mystifying practices intelligible to the average western reader.This book is mix of basic thoery with specific chi kung exercises and routines. Note the word basic in regard to the theory. The routines also are not very complete. But they do serve their purpose: to act as a sampler for beginners. The reader is able to try out parts Five Animal Frolics, Taiji Ruler,and other chi kung sets relating to breathng, sexual chi kung, and more. Some sets are presented completely but only on the basic physical level. They have been done in much greater detail in other books. The Eight Brocade s a good example. All eight parts are given, but the explaination is not as detailed as in Yang jwing ming's book for example. Still, someone curious about the eight brocade, could learn if the set is something they would want to invest more time in from reading this book. Same for the other sets.The discussion on Breathing is very valuable and the author is up to date on much of the new research coming out of East Europe (Buteyko) on hyperventilation. The section on tea got me started on a new hobby and was well done.Everything is well documented with any pages of foot notes.This book is not as in depth or advanced as Qigong Empowerment or The Root of Chinese Chi Kung, but is more readable and about half the price. Definite bargainI definetely recommend this book for beginners and others looking to expand their practice.Book Review: A combination of disciplines
Summary: 4 Stars
Ken Cohen's book not only does a great job in explaining the energetics and healing effects of qigong, but it is one of the few books to tie qigong and energy to other disciplines such as the PNI (PsychoNeouroImmunology) and native american health practices. In this way, the book itself is a complimentary therapy for qigong to be used by others. It's also nice to read a book where the reader can tell immediately that the author has done his homework since there are source notes and a great bibliography for the new student to qigong to use and explore.Book Review: A Profound Work - Leading a health revolution in the world.
Summary: 5 Stars
Ken Cohen is a world leader! His profound work and meticulous collection of research is enabling health care practitioners worldwide to incorporate these powerful ancient health tools into modern society. This book is an extremely clear work, and a wealth of information. The Chinese terminology is clearly defined, and the layout if very methodical and clear. The western science is powerfully presented in great and precise detail. I encourage all to honor the work of those like Kenneth Cohen, and celebrate the birthday of T'ai Chi Chuan creator, Chang Fan-Feng, by joining in on World T'ai Chi & QiGong Day celebrations worldwide, April 8th, 2000. Bill Douglas, Author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to T'ai Chi & Qigong