Last updated on December 19th, 2020 at 02:43 am
In this day and age there is a lot of information available online in the form of videos and articles. There is much you can learn about Qigong on the internet. Especially for those who are interested in alternative ways of healing subjects like Qigong, Tai Chi and Reiki.
But if you want to expand your knowledge and are serious on the subject reading books are your best option. There is just too much valuable information packed in traditional books.
5 best Qigong books of 2020
As Qigong is getting more popular throughout the western world, more people are discovering this ancient for of healing. This also means more information is coming out in the form of books and DVD’s’. Not always is there the genuine motive to educate and spread the knowledge on Qi, Qigong and TCM.
The Way of Qigong | The Root of Chinese Qigong | Qigong Through the Seasons | Qigong Meditation | The Healing Promise of Qi |
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This is why I decided to compile a list of 5 Qigong books that have proven to be beneficial to beginners as well as to people who already familiar with Qigong. There is no order to these 5 books since the reason to study Qigong is not the same for everybody.
The Way of Qigong
This book does an excellent job in explaining Qigong. From the history of Qigong, the science, illustrations and diet.
All the basics are covered in this book and the author leaves nothing untouched.
A great reference book for to who wants to learn the fundamentals of Qigong, for beginners as well as guide for experienced practitioners of Qigong.
The Root of Chinese Qigong
While some other books as the one above is more of an encelopedia of Qigong, this book is the oposite and a recomended complementaire book for everyone.
It reads very easy and Dr Yang manages to connect modern science to practical Qigong. The basics of Qigong are explained in a way that is easy to understand
It goes in dept on all aspects of Qigong, such as breathing, acupuncture, meridians and the cultivation of chi energy.
Qigong Through the Seasons
This book reads and has the content of the two books above.
The author (Ronal H. Davis) has managed to write a comprihesive book with illustrations and is easy to read.
For those who want to start teaching Qigong themselves , this is a excellent book. It cover the holistic apporoach of Qigong healing with alle the basics, including diet, breathing and meditation.
In the TCM everything is approached holistically, the belief is that everything is connected and has it’s influence on the body and mind. After reading this book one would clearer understand that Qigong is more than only exercises, it’s a science and a way of living.
Qigong Meditation
This book is for those that are interested in going deeper in the science of Qigong and it’s exercises.
This book has three main themes; History, definition and technique.
The Healing Promise of Qi
Although this book is pleasurable to read, you may find yourself pausing to process the information given. This book is a great for exploring Qigong and for using it as a reference to study.
Some describe this book as life changing since it explains in detail the way to cultivate of the so called “three treasures” Jing (body) Qi (heart) and Shen (spirit).