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Stories of ordinary people exercising extraordinary strength in moments of extreme danger illustrate the amazing presence of Ki-the universal life force that can be called upon in these situations. In this book, Scott Shaw presents techniques for strengthening the Ki with which you are born, and for consciously harnessing the Ki around you to help you through the many periods of duress that daily life presents. These secret Korean methods will give you access to needed energy "on request" so that you can draw on inner power to get you through whatever challenge you need to meet-physical/ mental, and emotional.
An important step in learning how to use Ki is understand-ing how it flows through the channels (or meridians) in the body. Shaw describes each meridian's function, the indications of Ki blockage in the meridian, and a method of immediately stimulating Ki flow. He also suggests diet changes that can improve Ki flow, in addition to showing you how to actively focus Ki into specific regions of the body or into your mental functioning. With meditation, breathing, concentration, and relaxation exercises, you can consciously participate in life with Ki energy, instead of unconsciously letting life happen to you!
Inhalt
List of Illustrations VII
List of Tables VIII
Acknowledgment IX
Note to Reader X
Introduction XI
Part I Introduction to the Ki Concept
The Historical Foundations of Ki 3
The Nei Ching 3
Yin (Urn)and Yang 4
The Five Elements 6
The Expansion of Ki Knowledge 9
Part II The Meridians: Passageways of Ki
Understanding the Meridians 17
The Meridians 23
Part III The Mastery of Ki
Practical Applications 61
Focalized Ki Energy 61
Ki-Inhibiting Factors 61
Diet and Ki 62
Body Disharmony and Ki 64
The Five States of Ki 65
The Four Basic Principles of Ki 65
The Human Breath 67
Tanjun-The Center Point 69
Ki Breathing 76
Concentration (Chip-Jung Ha-da) 81
Meditation (Moon-yum) 84
Mudra87
Ki-Defining Exercises 92
Dynamic Tension Exercises 95
Extending Your Ki 111
Ki Infusion 113
Ki Emanation 113
Physical Strength versus Ki 114
Ki in Daily Life 114
Ki and the Environment 115
The Quick Fix Ki Stimulation Guide 117
Conclusion 125
Index 127
About the Author 130
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