Chinese Healing Arts

By William R. Berk

Book Overview

This esoteric book was originally translated in 1895; from classical Chinese texts. This is a unique book skillfully blends the ancient with the modern; and prescribes a program to develop and integrate the body and mind; as based on 3;000 years of Chinese history and culture. Included are discussions on Taoist sexual control; static and dynamic posturing; internal and external massage or kneading; meditation; respiratory exercises and acupressure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1326711261
• ISBN13: 9781326711269
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Good for the price

This book contains a lot of interesting concepts, though I wish some terms were explained better. For example, it tells you to 'press the vertex' but doesn't explain what that means. The "Heavenly Drum" is defined as "the occiput" and I have no idea what that is (and it wasn't in my dictionary). Some things are worded as if literally translated such as 'closing the breath.' But not all items have these flaws and it has some very interesting techniques, drawings and diagrams. I'd say it's a good buy for the price.

This is the greatest book on Internal exercises ever!

This book is really great. It is an english version of an ancient chinese book. I love it because it has almost all of the internal workouts for strength, speed, and ch'i cultivation. If you want a great book at an awesome price get this one.