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Iron Shirt Chi Kung | 
 enlarge | Author: Mantak Chia
Publisher: Destiny Books
Category: Book
List Price: $16.95
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 165167
Media: Paperback
Pages: 288
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9 x 5.8 x 0.7
ISBN: 1594771049
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.8159
EAN: 9781594771040
Publication Date: June 5, 2006
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Product Description
An introduction to the ancient Kung Fu practice designed to unify physical, mental, and spiritual health
• Describes the unique Iron Shirt air-packing techniques that protect vital organs from injuries
• Explains the rooting practice exercises necessary to stabilize and center oneself
• Includes guidelines for building an Iron Shirt Chi Kung daily practice
Long before the advent of firearms, Iron Shirt Chi Kung, a form of Kung Fu, built powerful bodies able to withstand hand-to-hand combat. Even then, however, martial use was only one aspect of Iron Shirt Chi Kung, and today its other aspects remain vitally significant for anyone seeking better health, a sound mind, and spiritual growth.
In Iron Shirt Chi Kung Master Mantak Chia introduces this ancient practice that strengthens the internal organs, establishes roots to the earth’s energy, and unifies physical, mental, and spiritual health. Through a unique system of breathing exercises, he demonstrates how to permanently pack concentrated air into the connective tissues (the fasciae) surrounding vital organs, making them nearly impervious to injuries--a great benefit to athletes and other performers. He shows readers how once they root themselves in the earth they can direct its gravitational and healing power throughout their bone structure. Additionally, Master Chia presents postural forms, muscle-tendon meridians, and guidelines for developing a daily practice routine. After becoming rooted and responsive, practitioners of Iron Shirt Chi Kung can then focus on higher spiritual work.
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Authentic Information July 26, 2008
Phillip Starr (Omaha, NE)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I believe that Mr. Chia's book is the clearest explanation of the legendary Iron Shirt technique (and how to train it) ever presented in written form. Ignore some of the new-age froo-froo stuff and dig into the meat of the book. It's all there...the real information you've been seeking.
 good introduction to structural chi kung April 29, 2008
H. L. sommers (usa)
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
still going thru this book; takes a while to get the principles down; learn something every time i read it.
Excellent intro to subject October 7, 2007
magellan (Santa Clara, CA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
As a practitioner of old style Yang tai chi I found this book invaluable in extending my knowledge of iron shirt chi gung. Technically, tai chi can be considered a combination of medium and small circle martial chi gung, but it also includes a lot of iron shirt practices as well. Essentially a form of Taoist yoga, it is finally being discovered and is receiving the attention it deserves in the west. Whether you ascribe to the more esoteric aspects of chi theory or not, the physical and and health benefits of iron shirt chi kung are substantial and can be enjoyed by anyone willing to put some effort into it. Overall, a fine book and worth your time and money.
Good book, the author shows a deep understanging January 11, 2007
Pasquale Petrella (Muellheim, Germany)
11 out of 15 found this review helpful
Iron shirt chi kung is a must for every martial artist. The author explains in detail how to apply rooting to the ground, how to apply abdominal breathing, why is an upright positioning important and why only from a relaxed body and mind one can generate maximum power.
Excellent book!
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