China's Lost Health Treasure
Long before Tai Chi and Qigong became household names in the West, an American sailor visiting Shanghai discovered a gentle and invigorating Chinese exercise involving the manipulation of a lightweight bamboo pole. The ancient art co-ordinates slow diaphragmatic breathing with graduated stretching and strengthening exercises to promote circulation and stimulate the cardiovascular system.
Although gentle and meditative, Jiangan has the strengthening, muscle-toning and weight-loss potential of more robust gym workouts and is an ideal daily exercise routine or warm-up for a range of sports and martial arts classes. The book takes the reader through the `17 Exercises Routine' and includes everything needed to master this system without attending classes or lessons. The book also reveals how traditional Chinese medicine relates to the art. It will be a valuable resource for anyone looking for a simple and effective way to improve health and fitness using this refreshing and calming art.
Learn how to achieve serenity, calmness, to improve suppleness, increase balance, physical strength and boost energy, tone muscles.
Reduce high blood pressure, fat, stress
Tackle obesity and stiff joints effectively and safely.
Reviews
"We have more and more need in these frenetic times for the wisdom of Chinese medicine. Michael shows very clearly how Jiangan exercises can be used to benefit ourselves. I regularly see, in my own practice, how people's health and vitality can be transformed by following such exercise regimes. I can wholeheartedly recommend this book for those who want to become more healthy and for those who want to maintain their health."
- Dr. Stephen Gascoigne, medical doctor, acupuncturist, herbalist, UK and Ireland
"It is always refreshing to deal with a different and unusual approach to Chinese hygienic exercise. Michael's knowledge of and skill in the mysteries of Chinese Health Wand make him unique in the Tai Chi community. His publishers are to be congratulated in making this rare material available to the public."
- Dan Docherty, Chairman of the Tai Chi Union for Great Britain, UK
