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.
 
Herausgeber ‏ : ‎ Foreign Languages Press 1994
Sprache ‏ : ‎ Englisch
Taschenbuch ‏ : ‎ 89 Seiten
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 7119006967
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9787119006963