Traditional Chinese Therapeutic Exercises: Standing Pole (Traditional Chinese Therapeutic Exercises and Techniques) by Moffett, J.P.C., Wang Xuanjie (1994) Paperback - Softcover

John P. Moffett

Softcover

ISBN 10: 7119006967 ISBN 13: 9787119006963

Publisher: Foreign Languages Press, 1994

Synopsis

The "Standing Pole Exercises" are a unique form of calisthenics involving the cultivation and integration of mind and body under the conditions of non-movement or slight movement. In this book, the authors outline the ancient Chinese tradition of therapeutic exercises, now known as qi-gong, of which these exercises form a part, the practice of the "Standing Pole Exercises" today, and the physiological factors underlying their therapeutic effect. These exercises constitute a very simple and effective system for the treatment of illness and the development of overall health and fitness, suitable for practice by persons of all ages and physical constitution.

About this edition

• Publisher: Foreign Languages Press
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 7119006967
• ISBN 13: 9787119006963
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 89
• Editor: Wang Xuanjie