The late Chris Jarmey, MCSP DS MRSS, qualified as a chartered physiotherapist in 1979 and subsequently taught body mechanics, bodywork therapy, and anatomy extensively throughout Europe for over 30 years.At the age of 11, Jarmey (1954–2008) suffered a serious cliff fall that damaged his pelvis and thoracic spine and left him with a great deal of ongoing pain and movement problems. By 18, he had begun using yoga and Qigong in his quest for healing-and successfully corrected the problem. From that moment his passion for Asian healing practices blossomed.Jarmey blended his love of Eastern methods with Western approaches and qualified as a registered physiotherapist in the United Kingdom in 1978, researching and evaluating the healing effects of yoga, shiatsu, and Qigong within NHS hospitals and medical rehabilitation centers. He founded The European Shiatsu School in 1985 and is the author of several best-selling books, including The Concise Book of Muscles and The Pocket Atlas of Skeletal Muscles.

• Part I. The Theory of Qi and QigongWhat Is Qi?The Three TreasuresMore About Jing (Essence)Original QiThe Gate of VitalityMore About Shen (Mind)Enriching and Utilizing the Three Treasures Through QigongChannels of QiDantianEnergy Points or “Qi Vortices” Along the Qi ChannelsYin and YangWhat Does Qigong Really Mean?The Small CirculationPart II. General Principles of Qigong PracticeHow Much Should You Practice?Optimum Conditions for PracticeCorrect Posture and Stance to BeginRefining Your StanceBreathing MethodsA Note About Mental FocusA Note About Internal EffectsA Note About BenefitsA Note About MotivationPossible Side-EffectsThe Concept of Distorted QiPart III. The 18 Movements of Taiji Qigong1. Beginning (...Movement)2. Opening the Chest3. Painting a Rainbow (sometimes called “Dancing With the Rainbow”)4. Separating the Clouds5. Arm Rolling (...in Fixed Stance) (sometimes called “Back Swinging Monkey”)6. Rowing a Boat (...in the Middle of a Lake)7. Lifting the Ball (sometimes called “Holding a Ball in Front of the Shoulders”)8. (Turning to...) Gaze at the Moon9. (Turning Waist and...) Pushing Palm10. Hands in Cloud (...in Horse Stance)11. Scooping the Sea (...and Viewing the Sky)12. Pushing Waves (sometimes called “Playing With Waves” or “Reinforcing Waves”)13. Flying Dove (...Spreads its Wings)14. Charging Fists (...With Outstretched Arms)15. Flying Wild Goose16. Spinning Wheel17. Bouncing a Ball (...While Stepping)18. Calming Qi (sometimes called “Balancing Qi” or “Pressing the Palms for Calming”)Summary of ExercisesQuick Reference Chart

The late Chris Jarmey, MCSP DS MRSS, qualified as a chartered physiotherapist in 1979 and subsequently taught body mechanics, bodywork therapy, and anatomy extensively throughout Europe for over 30 years.At the age of 11, Jarmey (1954–2008) suffered a serious cliff fall that damaged his pelvis and thoracic spine and left him with a great deal of ongoing pain and movement problems. By 18, he had begun using yoga and Qigong in his quest for healing-and successfully corrected the problem. From that moment his passion for Asian healing practices blossomed.Jarmey blended his love of Eastern methods with Western approaches and qualified as a registered physiotherapist in the United Kingdom in 1978, researching and evaluating the healing effects of yoga, shiatsu, and Qigong within NHS hospitals and medical rehabilitation centers. He founded The European Shiatsu School in 1985 and is the author of several best-selling books, including The Concise Book of Muscles and The Pocket Atlas of Skeletal Muscles.

• Part I. The Theory of Qi and QigongWhat Is Qi?The Three TreasuresMore About Jing (Essence)Original QiThe Gate of VitalityMore About Shen (Mind)Enriching and Utilizing the Three Treasures Through QigongChannels of QiDantianEnergy Points or “Qi Vortices” Along the Qi ChannelsYin and YangWhat Does Qigong Really Mean?The Small CirculationPart II. General Principles of Qigong PracticeHow Much Should You Practice?Optimum Conditions for PracticeCorrect Posture and Stance to BeginRefining Your StanceBreathing MethodsA Note About Mental FocusA Note About Internal EffectsA Note About BenefitsA Note About MotivationPossible Side-EffectsThe Concept of Distorted QiPart III. The 18 Movements of Taiji Qigong1. Beginning (...Movement)2. Opening the Chest3. Painting a Rainbow (sometimes called “Dancing With the Rainbow”)4. Separating the Clouds5. Arm Rolling (...in Fixed Stance) (sometimes called “Back Swinging Monkey”)6. Rowing a Boat (...in the Middle of a Lake)7. Lifting the Ball (sometimes called “Holding a Ball in Front of the Shoulders”)8. (Turning to...) Gaze at the Moon9. (Turning Waist and...) Pushing Palm10. Hands in Cloud (...in Horse Stance)11. Scooping the Sea (...and Viewing the Sky)12. Pushing Waves (sometimes called “Playing With Waves” or “Reinforcing Waves”)13. Flying Dove (...Spreads its Wings)14. Charging Fists (...With Outstretched Arms)15. Flying Wild Goose16. Spinning Wheel17. Bouncing a Ball (...While Stepping)18. Calming Qi (sometimes called “Balancing Qi” or “Pressing the Palms for Calming”)Summary of ExercisesQuick Reference Chart

The late Chris Jarmey, MCSP DS MRSS, qualified as a chartered physiotherapist in 1979 and subsequently taught body mechanics, bodywork therapy, and anatomy extensively throughout Europe for over 30 years.At the age of 11, Jarmey (1954–2008) suffered a serious cliff fall that damaged his pelvis and thoracic spine and left him with a great deal of ongoing pain and movement problems. By 18, he had begun using yoga and Qigong in his quest for healing-and successfully corrected the problem. From that moment his passion for Asian healing practices blossomed.Jarmey blended his love of Eastern methods with Western approaches and qualified as a registered physiotherapist in the United Kingdom in 1978, researching and evaluating the healing effects of yoga, shiatsu, and Qigong within NHS hospitals and medical rehabilitation centers. He founded The European Shiatsu School in 1985 and is the author of several best-selling books, including The Concise Book of Muscles and The Pocket Atlas of Skeletal Muscles.

• Part I. The Theory of Qi and QigongWhat Is Qi?The Three TreasuresMore About Jing (Essence)Original QiThe Gate of VitalityMore About Shen (Mind)Enriching and Utilizing the Three Treasures Through QigongChannels of QiDantianEnergy Points or “Qi Vortices” Along the Qi ChannelsYin and YangWhat Does Qigong Really Mean?The Small CirculationPart II. General Principles of Qigong PracticeHow Much Should You Practice?Optimum Conditions for PracticeCorrect Posture and Stance to BeginRefining Your StanceBreathing MethodsA Note About Mental FocusA Note About Internal EffectsA Note About BenefitsA Note About MotivationPossible Side-EffectsThe Concept of Distorted QiPart III. The 18 Movements of Taiji Qigong1. Beginning (...Movement)2. Opening the Chest3. Painting a Rainbow (sometimes called “Dancing With the Rainbow”)4. Separating the Clouds5. Arm Rolling (...in Fixed Stance) (sometimes called “Back Swinging Monkey”)6. Rowing a Boat (...in the Middle of a Lake)7. Lifting the Ball (sometimes called “Holding a Ball in Front of the Shoulders”)8. (Turning to...) Gaze at the Moon9. (Turning Waist and...) Pushing Palm10. Hands in Cloud (...in Horse Stance)11. Scooping the Sea (...and Viewing the Sky)12. Pushing Waves (sometimes called “Playing With Waves” or “Reinforcing Waves”)13. Flying Dove (...Spreads its Wings)14. Charging Fists (...With Outstretched Arms)15. Flying Wild Goose16. Spinning Wheel17. Bouncing a Ball (...While Stepping)18. Calming Qi (sometimes called “Balancing Qi” or “Pressing the Palms for Calming”)Summary of ExercisesQuick Reference Chart