{"product_id":"yi-jin-jing-chinese-health-qigong-association-9781785929786","title":"Yi Jin Jing: Tendon-Muscle Strengthening Qigong Exercises","description":"\u003cp\u003eQigong is an aspect of traditional Chinese medicine that involves coordinating breathing patterns with physical postures to maintain health and well-being. Yi Jin Jing\/ Tendon-Muscle Strengthening Exercises is an accessible, fully-illustrated guide to a particular qigong exercise that focuses on turning and flexing the spine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBased on the twelve traditional routines of Yi Jin Jing, the exercises covered in the book feature soft, extended, even movements that invigorate the limbs and internal organs. In particular, practice of the Yi Jin Jing exercises improves flexibility, balance and muscular strength, and has a beneficial effect on the respiratory system. Each routine is described step-by-step and is illustrated with photographs and key points. The authors also point out common mistakes and offer advice on how to correct these. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eComplemented by an appendix of acupuncture points and accompanied by online material, this book will be of interest to Qigong and Tai Chi practitioners at all levels, students of martial arts and anyone interested in Chinese culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Chinese Health Qigong Association\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 178592978X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781785929786\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Singing Dragon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/30\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs","brand":"Chinese Health Qigong Association","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45479040942335,"sku":"9781785929786","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cfe3eca9-4154-4485-83d9-1fe04e4864f9.jpg?v=1715936162","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/yi-jin-jing-chinese-health-qigong-association-9781785929786","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}