This book inspires yoga teachers to explore the synergy between qigong and yoga sequencing through an exploration of how
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Table of contents :
Qigong in Yoga Teaching and Practice
Cover
Of related interest
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Foreword by Mimi Kuo-Deemer
Acknowledgments
Preface
1. Shape and No Shape
Ethics and intention
The heart of qigong
Moving naturally and freely
2. Cultivating Qi
Breathing the breath
‘Ma shang lai!’
Horse Stance
Qualities of qi and dynamics of movement
3. The Qi Circulatory System
Part 1: The central meridians
Part 2: The Emperor and his Ministers
4. Exercises to Stimulate the Meridians
Heart meridian
Small Intestine meridian
Bladder meridian
Kidney meridian
Pericardium meridian
Triple Heater meridian
Liver and Gallbladder meridians
Lung meridian
Large Intestine meridian
Stomach and Spleen meridians
5. Bringing Qi to the Arms and Legs
Part 1: Building qi in the hands and arms
Part 2: Moving qi to the legs
6. Inspirations for Sequencing
Part 1: The Five Elements
Part 2: Seasonal transitions
Part 3: Pairing meridians
Part 4: Inspiration from Chinese herbalism
Postscript
Glossary of Chinese Terms and Pronunciation Guide
Further Study
Subject Index
Index of Exercises
Index of Yoga Poses for Sequencing, Transitions and Variations
Index of Acupuncture Point Names in English