Meridian Qigong Exercises: Combining Qigong, Yoga, & Acupressure

This little book makes a big difference. The instructions for the exercises are clear and succinct. I also bought the accompanying DVD. So far I've usually been using just the book because the instructions are so explicit. Physically I've noticed that I feel more flexible and more in physical "alignment". The thing that impresses the most is that these exercises are easy and they don't cause pain except in bodily areas where there are already issues. And slowly slowly my issues of this kind are allowing my body to exhibit more flexibility and strength. This is subtle stuff with a subtle but quick reward. The book's instructions are very specific. The DVD is fun to follow along with Dr Yang, Jwing-Ming, but the book is more specific.

After years of trying all kinds of exercises (gym, yoga, pilates...) I have finally found this Meridian Qigong sequence to be the only one that actually makes me feel better for exercising - despite looking "too easy". The benefits carry into your day and I have found energy levels tremendously boosted. Pain and stiffness, particularly in neck, upper back, knees and hips has started melting away. The more I do them the better I feel, and there is more to gain from the exercises as time goes on since your body frees up and you can go into them more deeply. Don't rush the movements, relax into them fully and you'll finish feeling restored and invigorated.

Nothing is more important than that right? There is a reason ancient Chinese medicine is well... ancient. It provided real answers to the problems and not hand out another prescription for yet more drugs which make you sicker in the long term. Natural, calm, self treatment (but obviously not for emergencies) and a good diet go much further in promoting health than anything modern medicine can do.

I love excerising

Dr. Yang has an extensive background in Chinese Martial Arts and Qigong, and I have a number of his books and videos. This book is excellent as expected. I have dealt with YMAA (Dr. Yang's org.) often in the past and have never been disappointed. There are a couple of illustrations in the book that could be clearer, but there is an accompanying video if you need it. ( I haven't purchased it so can't review it.) I am over 70 and I have started doing the exercises in the book and find most of them easy to do.

The information is alright. The layout, print, thinness of the pages and general appearance makes it a hard read for me so it hasn’t been a very useful resource for me. If you can power thru and extract the information, you may appreciate its contents. I’m a pretty visual learner and this book bored me too quickly to get anything out of it.

Putting in the hour to do the exercises each morning is worth it because I'm no longer wasting time due to low energy. My joints are experiencing more fluid movement, especially my hip and shoulders, and my mental alertness has improved.

You will only know this when you experience its benefits yourself! I have been reading and following Dr. Yang Jwing Meng since I was a kid.