The first English translation of Master Li Ching-yun\'s Teachings on the Eight Brocades, the central practice of qigong.
He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area..
He is the author of Tai Chi According to the I Ching , Imagination Becomes Reality , and Cultivating the Ch\'i .
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He has studied under numerous Taoist masters including Chan Master Hsuan Hua, Feng Shui Master Professor Lin, Dharma Master Cheng Yi, and T\'ai Chi Ch\'uan Master T.
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About the Author Stuart Alve Olson currently teaches Eight Brocade Qigong, Taoist meditation, and I T\'ai Chi.
Because the Eight Brocades are the foundation of all qigong, this book provides valuable advice for all practitioners, regardless of the style they practice or the depth of their experience.
Each exercise is accompanied by original text from Master Li, step-by-step instructions for each posture, illustrations of the positions, and insights on theory and practice.
With Master Li Ching-yun\'s original Teachings as a guide, Stuart Olson presents an authentic yet accessible approach to this unique practice.
His longevity and personal endorsements attest to and validate the Eight Brocades as the quintessence of Taoist health and Qigong practices.
One of the most famous Qigong masters of this century, Master Li Ching-Yun is reliably chronicled to have lived more than 250 years, during which he practiced the Eight Brocades on a daily basis.
Now Qigong expert Stuart Olson translates into English Master Li Ching-yun\'s treasured Teachings on the Eight Brocades.
At the center of the Qigong practice are the Eight Brocades, a series of postures that developed during the 3,000-year Taoist quest for longevity and vitality.
Throughout history Taoists have promoted the development and restoration of the Three Treasures-- body, breath, and spirit--through the gentle practice of qigong. - Author\'s commentary provides insight and depth to the original translation. - 85 illustrations highlight the postures and philosophies. - Explains the physical and spiritual benefits of the Eight Brocades and offers step-by-step instructions for this powerful sequence of postures.
The first English translation of Master Li Ching-yun\'s Teachings on the Eight Brocades, the central practice of qigong
