Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a world-renowned author, scholar, and teacher of qigong and Chinese martial arts. He has been involved in martial arts since 1961 and maintains over 55 schools in 18 countries. Dr. Yang’s writing and teaching include the subjects of qigong, kung fu, tai chi chuan, massage, and meditation. He is the author of over 35 books and 80 videos. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches and resides at his YMAA Retreat Center in Arcada, California.

Acknowledgments

Dedication

About the Author

Foreword

Preface

PART I FOUNDATIONS

Chapter 1 General Concepts

1.1 Introduction

1.2 General Qigong Concepts

1.3 The Network of Qi Vessels and Channels

1.4 Buddhist and Daoist Qigong Concepts

1.5 Four Refinements

1.6 Five Regulatings

1.7 Muscle/Tendon Changing and Marrow/Brain Washing Qigong

1.8 Small Circulation, Grand Circulation, and Enlightenment Meditation

1.9 Definition of Embryonic Breathing

1.10 Embryonic Breathing and Cultivation of the Dao

1.11 About This Book

Chapter 2 Theoretical Foundation of Embryonic Breathing

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Human Qigong Science

2.3 Theoretical Foundations of Embryonic Breathing

2.4 Meanings and Purposes of Meditation

PART II TRANSLATIONS AND COMMENTARIES OF ANCIENT DOCUMENTS RELATED TO EMBRYONIC BREATHING

Chapter 3 Translations and Commentaries of Ancient Documents

3.1 Introduction

3.2 General Concepts

3.3 About the Dan Tian

3.4 Regulating the Breathing

3.5 Regulating the Mind

3.6 Regulating the Spirit

3.7 Methods of Embryonic Breathing

3.8 Other Related Documents

Chapter 4 Summaries from Ancient Documents

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Summaries of Important Points

PART III PRACTICE OF EMBRYONIC BREATHING

Chapter 5 Practice of Embryonic Breathing

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Preparation for Embryonic Breathing

5.3 Practice of Embryonic Breathing

5.4 Recovery from the Meditative State

Chapter 6 Conclusion

Appendix A: Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms

Index