Chinese Physical Exercises and Health Care (中国人的健身养生)

This book begins with a brief account of the basic knowledge of Chinese Physical Exercises and Health Care, a short history of the development of various ways of traditional physical exercises such as Taijiquan and Qigong, the basic theories concerning their efficacy and mechanism, and the methods generally adopted in practice. Then the concrete procedures of exercises, all well illustrated with clear pictures are presented, to aid the practitioner. In addition, traditionally practiced supporting like various ways of self-massage is also introduced at length. The explanations and illustrations will not only make the reading of the book an effortless experience but also help in practice.