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: Exceptional learning experience for all beginner's.
Summary: 5 Stars
Ken Cohen is an exceptional writer. This book should be picked up by all beginner's! This book ALMOST covers every different area on QiGong. He doesn't limit the reader's mind to one view, listing substantial documentation for the reader to follow up on. He doesn't show any of the Meridians, which the beginner should not have, until they've properly developed the foundation of QiGong. Waiting for a follow-on to this developing experience!Book Review: A book for healers of any esoteric discipline.
Summary: 5 Stars
I really like Ken's book and I would like to highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning Chi Kung . Ken has done a wonderful job of reaching out to the public and spreading a healing art that will soon be known around the country as well as the world. Regardless of your experience level, you'll find something of value to learn from Ken.Book Review: The best for instruction and readability
Summary: 5 Stars
Cohen's research and analysis of teachings and myths of Qigong show his insight into this valuable practice. He also allows the healing abilities of practioners to remain on a human scale without hyperbole. Cohen illustrates that Qigong is amazing enough by itself without destroying its credibility with impossible claims.Book Review: The best Qigong book I read
Summary: 5 Stars
I started to practice qigong a little over ten year ago when I still lived in China and have read many books on qigong ever since, both in Chinese and English. So far, this is the best book I read. It'll be better if the book has more graph (especially for beginers I think). The book helps me get a better feeling how qigong might work. That will help me to reach a higher level. The book may be little too hard for starters.Book Review: Another Chi Kung book bites the dust.
Summary: 2 Stars
I was expecing great things from this 420+ page book. Unfortunately I am VERY disappointed with "The way of Qigong" by Kenneth S. Cohen for two reasons.1. the mental (Nei Dan) aspect of Chi Kung is mentioned only in passing with no useful information.
2. There is no illustration, or adequate description of where the meridians appear on the human body. Meridians are channels under the skin that distributes Ch'i throughout the body; much the same way arteries and veins distribute blood, oxygen, and nourishment to the cells. On pages 255 and 256, Mr. Cohen displays where the meridians end on the hands and feet. Completely inadequate information.
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"The way of Qigong" contains adequate information on the physical (Wai Dan) aspect of Chi Kung. However; without the mental (Nei Dan) aspect of Chi Kung; you will only receive about 1/3 of the true benefit of Chi Kung.
"The way of Qigong" contains adequate information on various breathing techniques.
"The way of Qigong" contains several methods of meditation. Unfortunately most of these descriptions are limited to only 1 - 1.5 pages. Of very limited value
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Now that I have told you which book you shouldn't buy, allow me to list three books I recommend. I rate these in the order listed.
"Chi Gung" by L.V. Carnie
"Chi Kung for health and vitality" by Wong Kiew Kit
"The Chi Kung way: Alive with Energy" by James MacRitchie
If you are a beginner to Chi Kung, I would recommend you start with the book "Chi Kung for health and vitality" by Wong Kiew Kit. Study this book for about three months. Be sure to learn induced ch'i flow so excessive ch'i can escape without causing blocked meridians,
Then and only then, I would suggest you buy "Chi Gung" by L.V. Carnie for more advanced subjects.
Buddhist breathing
Reverse Taoist breathing
The three regulations
Zhan Zhaung
and more
I am NOT the only one to give "Chi Gung" high regards.