A Woman's Qigong Guide: Empowerment Through Movement, Diet, and Herbs - Softcover

"Qigong is the fine art of relaxation through movement and meditation offering women the potential for holistic fitness even if they face a busy workday with only a few minutes time. This manual tells how to heal injuries and illnesses, cope with depression and aging and how to apply qigong to many situations." The Bookwatch "A Woman's Qigong Guide is an authoritative and valuable guide on the major principles and practices of Qigong and a must read for any woman who seeks to cultivate and benefit from the wisdom in her daily life." -- Gunther M Weil, Ph.D., Psychologist and Founding Chairman, National Qigong Association "We are blessed because Yanling had the courage to survive China's cultural revolution and to write this Qigong guide. Her personal story is inspiring, the book well written, clear, informative and essential for any woman trying to live in this stress-filled new millennium. I read it in one sitting and will recommend it to all my clients." -- Jeanne Elizabeth Blum, author of Woman Heal Thyself

When was the last time you gave yourself permission to relax, to focus only on yourself, to truly enjoy your body? Although there are so many demands on your time and energy, you cannot forget to take care of yourself: physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Qigong is the simple and natural way to ensure that these needs are met. Combining gentle movements with centuries-old meditation techniques, Qigong is the perfect holistic fitness practice for the busy woman who has only a few minutes to herself in the car, at lunch, or just before falling asleep at night. Yanling Lee Johnson, a survivor of China's Cultural Revolution and a longtime Qigong healer and practitioner, addresses the stresses that women of all stages of life face, as they negotiate modern living. Let her teach you simple techniques for maintaining balanced health. * Practical Instruction for Specific Exercises* HerbalRemedies & Diet* Heal Injuries and Illnesses Within Yourself* Special Instructions for Mothers and their Babies* Tips for Weight Loss, Depression & Staying Young and Beautiful