The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing

This was the first book I purchased on qigong about 20 months ago and it changed my life! It is wonderful. There is so much information on the history and theory of qigong. Ken Cohen writes beautifully, clearly and humorously and I feel that this book has set me off on a lifetime's qigong journey! Ken does a brilliant job of covering this vast area and when I finally found a qigong teacher and told her that I'd been reading this book, she exclaimed "That's one of the best!" I continue to refer to this book on a regular basis and it has never let me down. Thank you Ken! You have achieved much with this book and it must have helped many people on the path of qigong! Thoroughly recommended to anyone who is interested in qigong or indeed anyone! I would imagine this book would benefit anyone that read it!

Easily approachable, with pictures elaborating the techniques. Has a section dealing with beginner mistakes, how to recognize them etc., which is useful and really a must-have for beginners who go without a teacher. And the scientific section and the author's neutral but encouraging take on qigong should make the subject more approachable to beginners.I don't think the techniques section here is the best you can get from books, Bruce Frantzis covers that better in some of his works. But even if you already have Bruce's books, Ken's book can be of real help and support in finding the proper postures for you. In my opinion you should have both Ken's and Bruce's books even if you have a teacher, so you can check from them that what your teacher gives you is real. Unless you have a more reputable teacher of course.

Very impressed with this book, particularly as Kenneth Cohen teaches the "classical system" as referred to in histories of qigong in the Chinese language. There are many other types of Qigong around and its hard to know where to start. About 3 weeks ago I started to learn the eight brocades, the facial qigong which is wonderful, and the whole body qi massage. I already feel a difference in my well-being and qi levels which is extremely encouraging. Am hoping to master the bone marrow cleansing exercises soon as these are very important. I recommend this book to anyone wanting to find out more about qigong, other than just exercising. I like to know the benefit of each exercise. This will be a 'working' book for me until I have mastered everything in it, so I have a real understanding about all aspects of qigong. Am happily recommending this book to my friends. Thank you Kenneth Cohen.

I have started to read this book and it is great so far! Very indepth about qigong and the different qigong practices available. I am chinese and never understood what my parents talked about until now. I am very fascinated by the concept of chi. I will continue to read and edit later.

A HUGELY RESPECTED man in Native American ,Chinese and other communities, this authors LONG life in the Chinese medical system "Qigong" , is SO apparent in this excellent volume, which brings ALL you need in order to grasp the world of this - Great Hope for the future -medical system . Everywhere, but especially where Health systems are being overwhelmed by costs And massive increases in mental health fragility , there is growing need to become aware of many of the basics of Qigongs. People can be put off by philosophical terminology , but behind all that is the truth - as revealed in modern science - that our reality , and so our health, is really made up of Energies (vibrations) which are much more responsive to SELF-CONTROLLED mind and body practices, than a hospital full of pills and exhausted doctors. This isn't wacky anymore : my NHS Physiotherapy Doctors are all about the MIND FIRST, and only then, the body... and Tai Chi ( the Movements part of Qigong) is more effective than standard NHS physiotherapy because Tai Chi (and other Qigong disciplines) work on your body And your mind And your Spirit - at the same time, because - only treating them TOGETHER, REALLY WORKS. Kenneth Cohen REALLY gets this, and helps to make the deep stuff Normal for us Ordinary people. Ignore the deeper bits and the history bits of this book if you like, and just get a new way of improving your health AND your ability to COPE with this Life of ours ,which seems to keep getting harder*****

My Tai ji teacher lent me a copy of this book a few weeks ago. I quickly realised that it was one I needed! Kenneth Cohen is precise, detailed, authoritative and clear. He is also amusing and anecdotal.This book is a really useful resource for deepening the practice of qi gong. You still have to practise it, preferably with a teacher to point you in the right direction. But this book gives you the background, and lots of useful tips and building blocks so that you get the most out of your practise.I shall be going back to it for advice for years to come.

I would have liked to see more space devoted to Qigong exercises, because what there is works. I don't believe in mystical explanations of martial arts, but I have to admit that I always feel better after practising Qigong, and it has long lasting positive effects. I can't definitely say whether that will be the case for everyone, but my own experience is that it works. It may also improve your effectiveness in other martial arts you study, though studying other martial arts is optional.I would recommend skipping to the exercises, learning them, and then going back to the text in the front part of the book. Actually, the text at the front is largely unnecessary and detracts from a book which could have covered Qigong more thoroughly.

Great book full of information .

Sits beside my bed so I can dip in and out. Such a valuable resource for lovers of qigong who wish to know the history and origins of qigong as well as having a wealth of information on energy, healing and qigong movements.

I have many books about Qigong practice and I am very happy to now include this book in my Qigong library. Kenneth Cohen is very knowledgable and that's why I love this book. To me, this book is a Qigong resource manual in that its more like a college text book or encyclopedia than it is a personal journey through experiential Qigong. So this book is not my "go to" book on Qigong, however, if I want to look something up, chances are that I'll find it in this book. Resource manual, pure and simple.

For anyone who wants to learn more about Chico this is a great book with great information great resources

Libro brillante que recomendaremos.

I keep coming back to this book , very informative