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    Qigong for Self-Refinement: Total Health with the 5 Elements
    Qigong for Self-Refinement: Total Health with the 5 Elements
    Qigong for Self-Refinement: Total Health with the 5 Elements
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    Qigong for Self-Refinement: Total Health with the 5 Elements

    By Jose Ernesto Palacios and Chris Shelton

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    Simple yet effective, the practices in this book will help you get your energies humming. Beginning with a clear explanation of the fundamental concepts of Chinese medicine, the book presents simple meditations and traditional physical exercises based on this theory. Regularly practicing these exercises will lead you into greater awareness of your body, and gradually restore your health from the inside out. The Five Element Questionnaire will help you know your personal Element type so you can target your exercise program to your own needs.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBalboa Press
    Release dateJun 18, 2013
    ISBN9781452574738
    Qigong for Self-Refinement: Total Health with the 5 Elements
    Author

    Jose Ernesto Palacios

    Chris Shelton (MQT) has been training in the martial arts for more than 30 years, and has been teaching medical Qigong for the past 20 years. His success in helping patients regain their health is legendary. For more information and testimonials, visit www.morningcrane.com

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      Qigong for Self-Refinement - Jose Ernesto Palacios

      Copyright © 2013 Chris Shelton.

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced by any means, graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or by any information storage retrieval system without the written permission of the publisher except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

      Balboa Press books may be ordered through booksellers or by contacting:

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      1-(877) 407-4847

      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

      The author of this book does not dispense medical advice or prescribe the use of any technique as a form of treatment for physical, emotional, or medical problems without the advice of a physician, either directly or indirectly. The intent of the author is only to offer information of a general nature to help you in your quest for emotional and spiritual well-being. In the event you use any of the information in this book for yourself, which is your constitutional right, the author and the publisher assume no responsibility for your actions.

      Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Thinkstock are models, and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

      Certain stock imagery © Thinkstock.

      Medical disclaimer

      The meditations, practices and techniques described in this book are not to be used as an alternative or substitute for professional medical treatment. This book does not attempt to give any medical diagnosis of or recommendations for any human disease, ailment or condition. The author cannot be responsible for the results of any use or misuse of the information presented here.

      For further information on the practices described here, or to register for a course, please visit www.MorningCrane.com. For further information about the author, please visit www.ChrisjShelton.com.

      ISBN: 978-1-4525-7474-5 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4525-7472-1 (hc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4525-7473-8 (e)

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2013909464

      Balboa Press rev. date: 6/14/2013

      Table of Contents

      FOREWORD

      INTRODUCTION

      How to Use This Book

      Chapter 1: FOUNDATIONS

      Centers of Energy: The Dan Tians

      The Three Regulations

      Wu Ji Posture

      White Pearl Meditation

      Chapter 2: THE NATURE OF QI

      BODY AWAKENING EXERCISES

      CENTER AND BALANCE MEDITATION

      Chapter 3: THE MERIDIAN SYSTEM

      BRUSHING THE MERIDIANS

      Chapter 4: YIN AND YANG OF THE ORGANS

      MASSAGING THE YANG ORGANS

      Chapter 5: THE VESSELS AND GATES

      MICRO-COSMIC ORBIT MEDITATION

      Chapter 6: FIVE ELEMENTS IN DETAIL

      COLLECTING HEAVEN AND EARTH

      Chapter 7: FIRE ELEMENT

      HEART CLEANSING EXERCISE

      Chapter 8: EARTH ELEMENT

      EARTH ELEMENT IMBALANCE

      SPLEEN CLEANSING EXERCISE

      Chapter 9: METAL ELEMENT

      LUNG CLEANSING EXERCISE

      Chapter 10: WATER ELEMENT

      KIDNEY CLEANSING EXERCISE

      Chapter 11: WOOD ELEMENT

      LIVER CLEANSING EXERCISE

      Chapter 12: STAYING PRESENT

      SUGGESTED DAILY ROUTINES

      RENEWAL OF SPIRIT MEDITATION

      Chapter 13: THE FIVE ELEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE

      Chapter 14: FIRE ARCHETYPE

      Chapter 15: EARTH ARCHETYPE

      Chapter 16: METAL ARCHETYPE

      Chapter 17: WATER ARCHETYPE

      Chapter 18: WOOD ARCHETYPE

      Chapter 19: THE EMOTIONAL COMPONENT

      Chapter 20: CONCLUSION

      APPENDICES

      FIVE ELEMENT CHART

      FIVE ELEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE

      FIVE ELEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE ANSWERS

      SELF-REFLECTION CHECKLIST

      RECOMMENDED READING AND REFERENCES

      DEDICATION

      This book is dedicated to my beautiful wife Parisa who makes my world turn; to Martha who transformed my notes and knowledge into a manuscript; to the countless friends and family who support my passions; and to my loyal students who make my work worthwhile. Thank you.

      FOREWORD

      I first heard about the amazing Chris Shelton from MMA superstar and actor, Cung Le. He told me that Chris was his Chinese energy specialist who used unusual and ancient methods to heal Cung’s battle-worn body. Having had a 30 year history with martial arts myself, I was captivated by Cung’s description of the treatments Chris had administered. I always felt that Western medicine had missed the key to overall health by treating the symptoms of illness rather than solving ailments at the root of origin. Chris had a holistic approach and had the advanced training to back up his methods of healing. This tattooed, fit, white guy from San Jose was the real deal and I needed to meet him in person.

      As soon as we met, we instantaneously became great friends. In many ways our skill sets compliment each other, mine in perfecting the external body and his increasing the dynamic health of the internal energy systems. We complete each other professionally, yet it’s Chris’ personality which draws me and so many others to want to be around him. His genuine care for those suffering in pain and discomfort and his unwavering conviction to make a difference in people’s lives by increasing the quality of their daily existence puts him in a league of selfless individuals that are rarely spotted in normal life. I am honored to call Chris a friend, a colleague, and someone who came to my rescue after a lower back injury left me limping in pain. Chris’ treatments allowed the healing to come swiftly and effectively.

      In this book you will learn practices that will slow down the aging process, prevent and eliminate disease, and increase your wellness and vitality. You will also learn your archetype, which relates to your constitution. There are tools in this book that will improve your mental and emotional well being. I trust that the direct application of these methods will enrich your life and expand your understanding of ways to look, feel, and live a better life. Enjoy the journey….

      Eric the Trainer

      Eric P. Fleishman

      Hollywood Physique Expert

      Los Angeles, CA

      June 1, 2013

      INTRODUCTION

      This book describes the theories and practices of a Chinese exercise system known as Qigong. Qi refers to the life force energy that emanates in all things material and non-material, and gong means work or skill. Doing the meditations and exercises described here will certainly give your Qi a workout, but you will finish feeling revitalized and refreshed, rather than worked-out exhausted. Each day of practice should bring greater and greater benefits, gradually refining your health and vitality—your fundamental nature—as one would refine ore into gold.

      The book began as a collection of handouts for a course I teach. Here you will find both those handouts and the text of the accompanying lectures. Thus it can serve either as a complete self-study guide for anyone who would like to explore the effects of this ancient, extraordinary system, or as a reference for those who have taken my course. No special equipment required: The meditations and exercises are simple; you need only patience and perseverance to succeed.

      The first section of the book (Chapters 1-12) focuses on Chinese theories of how the body functions, and teaches practices based on these theories. The Chinese see the body as an intricate network of energy pathways. Each pathway is associated with particular functions and organs, and each pathway can be influenced by particular movements, sounds, and even thoughts. Practicing the meditations and exercises described in this book, you can learn to stimulate and harmonize the vital energy in your own body. Examples of how these exercises have helped me and my clients are also included.

      The second section of the book (Chapters 13-19) focuses on Five Element theory as it applies to people. The Five Elements are expressed in what people look like, as well as how they behave; they can be used to diagnose disease as well as enhance life. Emotions are a key component of health, so addressing emotional issues is absolutely critical in all that I teach and in my healing practice. Tools that I have found useful in restoring emotional balance are also briefly described.

      The final chapter (Chapter 20) brings it all together. The Qigong practices, application of Five Element theory, and emotional work comprise an effective, comprehensive means of understanding

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