Jerry Alan Johnson

Never before in the history of Chinese medicine has a textbook series been made available to the public that includes such comprehensive and thorough understandings of ancient Chinese healing techniques. Written by an interationally recoginzed Grandmaster of martial, medical, and spiritual qigong training, this five textbook series provides the first complete explantation of ancient esoteric Chinese theory that has for centuries eluded and confounded the West. The additon of ancient charts, graphs, and illustrations provides a comprehensive visual model for the reader.

Chinese Medical Qigong Therapy includes a thorough explnation of the esoteric Daoist and Buddhist structure, theories, and practical applications of ancient Chinese energetic medicine. The key features of this first textbook include the following:

Foundations of Chinese eneretic medicine
The history of qigong and Chinese medicine
Understanding ancient Chinese metaphysics
The energetic formation of the universe
Energetic formation of the human body
Energetic embryological development
Prenatal and postnatal energetic patterns
Ancient Daoist archetypes of the human soul
The ethereal soul and corporeal soul
Tissue formation and development
The five energies of the humanbody
The twelve chakra gates and the three dantians
The taiji pole and the three dantians
The eight extraordianary vessels
The six extraordinary organs
The twelve primary organs, channels, and collaterals
The connecting vessels, divergent channels, muscle and tendon channels, and skin zones
The body's energetic points

This massive compendium on qigong therapy is a vertiable encyclopedia on the subject. Dr. Jerry Alan Johnson's textbooks well recognized and greatly revered, are in many ways the professional standard. Unlike many traditional Chiese medicine works, they also include numerous selections on the mind and emotional states, as well as on spiritual aspects of the practice, such as the soul and spirit, the stars, magical diagrams, and the Yi Jing. They are a valuable resource on qigong therapy and practice, and contain information on numerous issues and problems. The scope is admirable, the execution with its many illustrations highly recommendable. These volumes are a treasure trove and serve well as a reference work for students and practitioners.-Livia Kohn, Ph.D., Professor of Religion and East Asian Studies, Boston University, United Sates

Contents

Forweord
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Section I Foundations of Chinese energetic medicine
Chapter 1 Introduction to medical qigong
Understanding the concept of qi
The five realms of energy
Defining the energy of yin and yang
The history of qigong and Chinese medicine
History of ancient Chinese shaman doctors: Wu Yi
Qigong of the imperial college
Three main schools of qigong
Medical qigong defined
Medical qigong training in China
Medical qigong examination and clinical qualificaations in China
Medical qigong training in the U.S.
Medical qigong training T.C.M. Colleges
Traditional Chinese medicine and medical qigong therapy
Acupuncture
Herbology
Chinese massage therapy
Medical qigong therapy
Chapter 2 Understanding ancient Chinese metaphysics
Introduciton
The energetic formation of the universe
The Dao: Divine
The Wuji: Infinite space
Taiji: Supreme ultimate
Bagua: Eight trigrams
The Wu Xing: Five elements
The physical, energetic and spiritual worlds
Energetic formation of the human body
The Dao: Divine
Shen Ling: Supernatural spirit
Shen Xian: Eternal soul
Zhi Yi Tian: Will and intent of heaven
Yuan Shen: Human soul
Shen Zhi: Acquired spirit
The three bodies
Overview
Energetic embrological development
Interactions of essence, energy and spirit
Daoist perspectives on early embryological development
Understanding fetal toxins
The body's developmental sequence
The five elemental jing formations
The ten lunar months of creation
Month One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine and Ten
Postnatal energy development
Congenital or acquired disorders
Prenatal and postnatal energetic patterns
Concepton and the prenatal ancestral traits
Birth and the postnatal energetic patterns
Ancient Daoist archetypes of the human soul
The ethereal soul and corporeal soul
The Hun: Three ethereal souls
Tai Guan, Shang Ling, and Yu Jing
The Po: The seven corporeal souls
The death roots of the womb
The final exit of the human soul
Overview
Chapter 3 Tissue formation and development
Fascial development and energy flow
The three types of body classifications of Ancient China
Yin and yang structural formation
Yin and yang anatomical aspects
The body's five elements
Cngential constitiutions
Classification of the five element physical constitutions
The wood constitution
The fire consititution
The earth consititution
The metal constitiution
The water constitution
Combined constitutions
Personality consititutions of the eight extraordianary vessels
Yin and yang and the Yao image
Ancient Daoist prenatal and postnatal Yao formations
Yao image and physical anatomy
Identifying introverted and extroverted structures
Congenital and acquired cellular patterns
Summary
Chapter 4 The five energies of he human bod
Cellular vibraton and th e five energies of he human body
Sound energy resonances
Sound energy and the human body
Light energy
Projecting colored light
Magnetic energy
Magnetic fields and the body
Heat
Electricity
The body's piezoelectric qualities
Chapter 5 The Taiji pole and three dantians
The taiji pole
The taiji pole and the chakra system
Introduction to the chakras
Yin and yang and the seven internal chakras
Awakening the seven internal chakras
First, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh chakra
Awakening the external chakras
The eighth chakra
The ninth chakra
The twelve chakra gates and the three dantians
Energetic function
The bottom chakra gate
The second chakra and gates
The third chakra and gates
The fourth chakra and gates
The fifth chakra and gates
The sixh chakra and gates
The upper chakra gate
Precautions
The twelve earthly branches and the twelve chakra gates
Reconstructing the chakra gates
Energizing the chakras through the twelve gates
The three dantians
Outer and inner alchemy
The lower field of cinnabar: Xia Gantian
The middle field of cinnabar: Zhong dantian
The upper field of cinnabar: Shang dantian
The energtetic functions of the three dantians
The dantian yin and yang energetic chambers
The doctor's projected aura fields and the three dantians
The moveable bones of the three dantians
Chapter 6 The eight extraordinary vessels
The eight extaordinary vessels
Energetic embryology
The funcitonof the eight extraordinary vessels
The eight extaordinary vessels and medical qigong therapy
Clinical manifestation and use
Energetic functions
The eight extraordinary vessels and the eight confluent points
Eight confluent points
Govrning and conceptions vesels: Ren and Du Mai
The governing vessel: Du Mei
The conception vessel: Ren Mai
Thrusting and belt vessels: Chong and Dai Mai
The thrusting vessels: Chong Mai
The belt vessel: Dai Mai
Yin and yang heel vessels: Qiao vessels
The yin heel vessels: Yin Qiao Mai
The yang heel vessels: Yang Qiao Mai
Yin and yang linking vessels: Wei Vessels
The yin linking vessel: Yin Wei Mai
The yang linking vessels: Yang Wei Mai
Summary of eight extraordinary vessels
Chapter 7 The six extraordinary organs
Chapter 8 The twelve primary organs, channels and collaterals
Chapter 9 The connectiong vessels, divergent channels, muscle and tendon channels and skin zones
Chapter 10 The body's energetic points
Introduction to energtic points
Historical use of energetic points
The three energetic levels of points
The formation of energetic points
Scientific research of acupoints
The four categories of energetic points
The two gates of energetic points
The three functions of energetic points
Centrifugal and centripetal energy flow
Point names
Classification of energetic points
Summary of ponts
Appendix 1 Chronology of Chinese dynasties
Introduction
Chna's pre-dynasty myths
The three rulers period
Dynasties of China
Appendix 2 Medical qigong instruction
Glossary of terms
Bibliography
Clinic protocol references
About the author
Medical background
Martial arts background
Daoist background
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Contents

Acknowledgments
About the author
Preface
Foreword
Introduction
Section One-Metaphysical boxing methods and theory
Chapter 1 Metaphysical boxing
Introduction
Energy bubble
Projecting energy
Projecting and listening exercises
Perceiving energy holes in your opponent's energy bubble
Awareness
Eight direction perception meditation stage one
Perception meditation stage two
Perception meditation stage three
Chapter 2 Increasing psychic awareness
Introduction
The ego
The psychic opening
The four stages of training psychic perception
Changing emotional energy of ching into buliding ch'i
Transforming ch'i into shen
Chapter 3 Extending energy
Introduction
Three levels of energy extension
Ching plane energy extension
Ch'i plane energy extension
Shen plane energy extension
Uprooting with energy extension
Sound blast resonation
Energy associated with emotion
The five emotions
Chapter 4 Transforming emotions into ch'i
Introduction
Healing sounds and colors
Fusion of body, emotion and spirit
Chapter 5 Auras and emotional energy
Introduction
Shen kung meditation
Physical body tissue colors
Energetic body aura colors
Chapter 6 The integration of body, mind, emotion & spirit
Introduction
Emotional energy and functional applications
The four transitions of the internal boxer
The four transitions of light
The four transitions of darkness
Chapter 7 Time displacement
Introduction
The foundation is the mind
The importance of waiting
Five stages of attack
Scientific explanation
Time displacement meditations
Section Two-Energy cultivation
Chapter 8 Hidden truths of energy training
Introduction
The three treasures of alchemical dimensions
Internal and extenal development
Kinetic communication
Heart communciation
Visual communication
Internal transitions-Level One, Level Two, Level Three
Section Three-Vibrational training methods and theory
Chapter 9 I'ch'uan
Introduction
Purpose and goal
Stillness
Preparation and practice
Chapter 10 I-Ch'uan stage one: Static postures
Introduction
I-Ch'uan postures
Chapter 11 I'Ch'uan stage two: Imagery and intent
Introduction
Chapter 12 Joint opening
Tendon and ligament stretching
Chapter 13 Marrow washing and draining
Introduction
The three stages of marrow washing
Marrow draining
Chapter 14 Bone breathing and squeezing
Introduction
Stage one-Cleaning
Stage two-Rebuilding
Stage three-Squeezing
Chapter 15 I'Ch'uan stage three: Vibration
Introduction
Resonant vibrations
Body vibration
Alignement for level three I-Ch'uan
Stage Three I-Ch'uan exercises
Exercise One-Nine
Section Four-Discharging energy methods and theory
Chapter 16 Explosive power: Fa chin
Introduction
Discharging internal power: 'Fa chin'
Bone linkage
Four main energies of attack
Rippling the spine
Key points to remember
Explanation of shaking the spine
Explanation of whipping the spine
Reeling the silk: Drilling energy
Pulling the silk: Snapping energy
Shaking and releasing
Meteor shatters the earth
Structural connection and alignment
Martial integrations
Key points to remember during the transfer of chin
Sixteen steps to transferring chin
Chapter 17 I-Ch'uan stage four: Movement and martial application
Introduction
Theory of the ball
Rolling and drawing back
Striking
The hands
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Contents

Acknowledgements
About the author
Preface
foreword
Introduction
Section One: Fighting methods and theory
Chapter 1 Foundational movements and applications
Introduction
Foundation training
Leg training
Leg applicatons
Stepping methods
Pounding kick
Floating body continuous kicking set
Chapter 2 Rolling hands: Kun shou
Introduction
The eight fighting abilities
Kun shou basics
Kun shou general techniques
Kun shou sparring notes
Chapter 3 Two-man sets
Introduction
Sixteen character secrets
Intercepting palm skill
Intercepting arm skill
Thiry-six intercepting leg skills
Chapter 4 Free form fighting: San shou
Understanding the purpose and goal
Preparaton for free form fighting
Striking
Controlling and locking techniques
Sweeping and throwing techniques
Kicking techniques
Eight basic rules of internal boxing
San shou ten methods
San shou training
Chapter 5 Internal boxing awareness skills: Nei ch'uan
Introduction
Following energy
Joining energy
Borrowing energy
Counter-attacking energy
Attacking energy
Chapter 6 The six combinations & eight methods
Introduction
The six internal combinations
The eight internal methods
Chapter 7 Establishing realistic training goals
Introduction
Visualization
Physical training
Training programs
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Contents

Dedication
Acknowledgements
Preface
Pa kua chart
Part I History and philosophy
Chapter 1 Origin of pa kua chang
Chapter 2 Mythology of pa kua chang
Chapter 3 Pa kua and its relationship to the I-Ching
Chapter 4 The nei ching of pa kua chang
Part II Methods and theory
Chapter 5 Pa kua training methods
Chapter 6 The essentials of pa kua chang
Chapter 7 the eight major palms of pakua chang
Part III Technique and application
Chapter 8 The circle of pa kua chang
Chapter 9 Pa kua warm-up exercises
Chapter 10 Single and double palm changes
Part IV Pa kua schools
Chapter 11 The eight animal pa kua chang
Chapter 12 The original pa kua chang
Chapter 13 The dragon shape of pa kua chang
Part V Fighting methods and theory
Chapter 14 Preparation for self defense
Chapter 15 Self defense techniques
Chapter 16 The destructive palms of pa kua chang
Chapter 17 Pa kua pushing hands
Chapter 18 Pa kua 2-man sets
Part VI Weapons
Chapter 19 The deceptive weapons of pa kuan chang
Chapter 20 Pa kua needle
Chapter 21 Pa kua crescent moon swords
Chapter 22 Pa kua broadsword
Chapter 24 Pa kua staff
Chapter 25 Pa kua spear and double-headed spear
Chapter 26 Pa kua sword
Part VII Forbidden secrets
Chapter 27 Herbal medicine
Chapter 28 Massage
Chapter 29 Seminal kung fu
Chapter 30 Tien-Hsueh
Part VII Chi kung
Chapter 31 Fundamental princoples
Chapter 32 Basic chi kung
Chapter 33 Advanced chi kung
Chapter 34 Obtaining the golden bell
Chapter 35 Food and diet
Conclusion
Introduction of the author
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