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.

• ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorPART ONE GENERAL CONCEPTSChapter 1. Introduction1.1 The Value of Tradition1.2 What are Yìjīnjīng and Xǐsuǐjīng?1.3 How the Yìjīnjīng and Xǐsuǐjīng Have Affected Chinese Culture?1.4 The Value of the Yìjīnjīng and Xǐsuǐjīng in Today’s World 1.5 How to Approach This Book 1.6 About This Book Chapter 2. Historical Survey 2.1 Before Dámó2.2 Dámó, the Yìjīnjīng and Xǐsuǐjīng2.3 After Dámó2.4 Stories Chapter 3. Buddhist and Daoist Qìgōng3.1 Buddhist and Daoist Qìgōng3.2 The Differences between Buddhist and Daoist Qìgōng3.3 The Two Major Styles of Daoist QìgōngChapter 4. Kǎn and Lí4.1 What are Kǎn and Lí?4.2 Kǎn and Lí in Modern Science4.3 The Keys to Kǎn and Lí Adjustment4.4 Kǎn and Lí in Yìjīnjīng and XǐsuǐjīngPART TWO MUSCLE/TENDON CHANGING QÌGŌNGChapter 5.Theories and Principles5.1 Introduction5.2 General Concepts from Old Documents5.3 Purposes, Advantages, and Disadvantages5.4 Wàidān and Nèidān Yìjīnjīng5.5 Wàizhuàng and Nèizhuàng5.6 Iron Shirt and Golden Bell Cover5.7 Training Theory5.8 Other ConcernsChapter 6. Yìjīnjīng Qìgōng Training 6.1 Important Training Rules6.2 Who Can Train?6.3 Keys to Training6.4 When to Train?6.5 Wàidān Yìjīnjīng Training6.6 Nèidān Yìjīnjīng Training 6.7 Yìjīnjīng Training Schedule6.8 Other Considerations6.9 ConclusionPART THREE MARROW/BRAIN WASHING QÌGŌNGChapter 7. Theories and Principles 7.1 Introduction7.2 The Eight Vessels and Xǐsuǐjīng Qìgōng 7.3 Theories7.4 Training Concepts7.5 Wàidān and Nèidān XǐsuǐjīngChapter 8. Xǐsuǐjīng Qìgōng Training 8.1 Introduction8.2 Who is Qualified to Train? 8.3 Poetry8.4 Refining the Essence and Converting It into Qì 8.5 Purifying Qì and Converting It into Shén 8.6 Washing the Marrow and Conquering the Hair 8.7 Refining Shén and Returning It to Nothingness 8.8 Crushing the NothingnessPART FOUR QUESTIONS AND CONCLUSION Chapter 9. Questions Chapter 10. Conclusion Appendix A. Herbal Prescriptions for Yìjīnjīng and Xǐsuǐjīng Training Appendix B. Translation and Glossary of Chinese TermsIndex

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.

• ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorPART ONE GENERAL CONCEPTSChapter 1. Introduction1.1 The Value of Tradition1.2 What are Yìjīnjīng and Xǐsuǐjīng?1.3 How the Yìjīnjīng and Xǐsuǐjīng Have Affected Chinese Culture?1.4 The Value of the Yìjīnjīng and Xǐsuǐjīng in Today’s World 1.5 How to Approach This Book 1.6 About This Book Chapter 2. Historical Survey 2.1 Before Dámó2.2 Dámó, the Yìjīnjīng and Xǐsuǐjīng2.3 After Dámó2.4 Stories Chapter 3. Buddhist and Daoist Qìgōng3.1 Buddhist and Daoist Qìgōng3.2 The Differences between Buddhist and Daoist Qìgōng3.3 The Two Major Styles of Daoist QìgōngChapter 4. Kǎn and Lí4.1 What are Kǎn and Lí?4.2 Kǎn and Lí in Modern Science4.3 The Keys to Kǎn and Lí Adjustment4.4 Kǎn and Lí in Yìjīnjīng and XǐsuǐjīngPART TWO MUSCLE/TENDON CHANGING QÌGŌNGChapter 5.Theories and Principles5.1 Introduction5.2 General Concepts from Old Documents5.3 Purposes, Advantages, and Disadvantages5.4 Wàidān and Nèidān Yìjīnjīng5.5 Wàizhuàng and Nèizhuàng5.6 Iron Shirt and Golden Bell Cover5.7 Training Theory5.8 Other ConcernsChapter 6. Yìjīnjīng Qìgōng Training 6.1 Important Training Rules6.2 Who Can Train?6.3 Keys to Training6.4 When to Train?6.5 Wàidān Yìjīnjīng Training6.6 Nèidān Yìjīnjīng Training 6.7 Yìjīnjīng Training Schedule6.8 Other Considerations6.9 ConclusionPART THREE MARROW/BRAIN WASHING QÌGŌNGChapter 7. Theories and Principles 7.1 Introduction7.2 The Eight Vessels and Xǐsuǐjīng Qìgōng 7.3 Theories7.4 Training Concepts7.5 Wàidān and Nèidān XǐsuǐjīngChapter 8. Xǐsuǐjīng Qìgōng Training 8.1 Introduction8.2 Who is Qualified to Train? 8.3 Poetry8.4 Refining the Essence and Converting It into Qì 8.5 Purifying Qì and Converting It into Shén 8.6 Washing the Marrow and Conquering the Hair 8.7 Refining Shén and Returning It to Nothingness 8.8 Crushing the NothingnessPART FOUR QUESTIONS AND CONCLUSION Chapter 9. Questions Chapter 10. Conclusion Appendix A. Herbal Prescriptions for Yìjīnjīng and Xǐsuǐjīng Training Appendix B. Translation and Glossary of Chinese TermsIndex

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.

• ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorPART ONE GENERAL CONCEPTSChapter 1. Introduction1.1 The Value of Tradition1.2 What are Yìjīnjīng and Xǐsuǐjīng?1.3 How the Yìjīnjīng and Xǐsuǐjīng Have Affected Chinese Culture?1.4 The Value of the Yìjīnjīng and Xǐsuǐjīng in Today’s World 1.5 How to Approach This Book 1.6 About This Book Chapter 2. Historical Survey 2.1 Before Dámó2.2 Dámó, the Yìjīnjīng and Xǐsuǐjīng2.3 After Dámó2.4 Stories Chapter 3. Buddhist and Daoist Qìgōng3.1 Buddhist and Daoist Qìgōng3.2 The Differences between Buddhist and Daoist Qìgōng3.3 The Two Major Styles of Daoist QìgōngChapter 4. Kǎn and Lí4.1 What are Kǎn and Lí?4.2 Kǎn and Lí in Modern Science4.3 The Keys to Kǎn and Lí Adjustment4.4 Kǎn and Lí in Yìjīnjīng and XǐsuǐjīngPART TWO MUSCLE/TENDON CHANGING QÌGŌNGChapter 5.Theories and Principles5.1 Introduction5.2 General Concepts from Old Documents5.3 Purposes, Advantages, and Disadvantages5.4 Wàidān and Nèidān Yìjīnjīng5.5 Wàizhuàng and Nèizhuàng5.6 Iron Shirt and Golden Bell Cover5.7 Training Theory5.8 Other ConcernsChapter 6. Yìjīnjīng Qìgōng Training 6.1 Important Training Rules6.2 Who Can Train?6.3 Keys to Training6.4 When to Train?6.5 Wàidān Yìjīnjīng Training6.6 Nèidān Yìjīnjīng Training 6.7 Yìjīnjīng Training Schedule6.8 Other Considerations6.9 ConclusionPART THREE MARROW/BRAIN WASHING QÌGŌNGChapter 7. Theories and Principles 7.1 Introduction7.2 The Eight Vessels and Xǐsuǐjīng Qìgōng 7.3 Theories7.4 Training Concepts7.5 Wàidān and Nèidān XǐsuǐjīngChapter 8. Xǐsuǐjīng Qìgōng Training 8.1 Introduction8.2 Who is Qualified to Train? 8.3 Poetry8.4 Refining the Essence and Converting It into Qì 8.5 Purifying Qì and Converting It into Shén 8.6 Washing the Marrow and Conquering the Hair 8.7 Refining Shén and Returning It to Nothingness 8.8 Crushing the NothingnessPART FOUR QUESTIONS AND CONCLUSION Chapter 9. Questions Chapter 10. Conclusion Appendix A. Herbal Prescriptions for Yìjīnjīng and Xǐsuǐjīng Training Appendix B. Translation and Glossary of Chinese TermsIndex