The Complete System of Self-Healing: Internal Exercises

by Stephen Thomas Chang

Book Overview

Tao Publishing Hardcover with 224 pages & b/w illustrations throughout book. Approx. size: 6.1 x 9.2" - Chang has devoted forty years of intensive research, experience, and meticulous selection to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0942196066
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: Tao Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.0" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

Wish it explained more of the history

Book mostly is a guide to self heal with step by step pictures to show the moves. Very interesting. I like it but don’t use it often as I should

Life-enhancing and practical

I've had this wonderful book for over 10 years, but only really began to apply the Internal Exercises after a trip to China. I saw a Qi Gong demonstration there and was very impressed, especially by the fact that the Qi Gong master looked all of 25 years old (I'm sure he was in his 40's at least). I began to practice Dr Chang's set of exercises faithfully on returning from the trip and have experienced increased energy, suppleness, better sleep, and clarity of mind. I was able to abandon my use of prescription antihistamines for allergies and now have no symptoms whatever. My nightly headaches, which were requiring nightly Tylenol, have also resolved. My endurance in sports, particularly alpine skiing, has increased without requiring increased preparatory workouts; and if I am diligent at doing the exercises after a workout, I experience no stiffness or soreness (something I'm starting to appreciate as an aging Baby Boomer!).Dr Chang is clearly familiar with both Asian and Western medicine, science and culture. Although his book is very clearly written, practical and accessible, the depth of knowledge concealed in its deceptively simple language is profound. The exercises themselves are for the most part quite easy to perform (some of them do require much effort and perseverance to master, but are not physically taxing). What is quite reinforcing about them is that they produce an almost immediate sensation of energy flow in the body. They feel GOOD to perform. They struck me as being almost like a cross between yoga and tai chi, but they are certainly neither (as Dr Chang points out) and they are much less complex.Dr Chang's other books are excellent as well!

Chi Gung before it became the rage....

This is a great book on Qigong. This book has been around before it became the "in thing" and the information is better than most of the american authors whom have jumped on the bandwagon. Every book by this author is well worth owning.

This Book Changed My Life

Since reading this book many things in my life have changed. I am a martial artist and exercise enthusiast and the exercises that Dr. Chang perscribes work incredibly well for mental, spiritual and physical well-being. The calm focus, absence of excess tension and increased energy help with every area of my life and will for yours too.

The Complete System of Self Healing by Stephen Chang

This is a remarkable book. Whenever I have anything that is wrong with me I do the exercises and I feel better. My symptoms get better and most are resolve by doing these wonderful exercises. I feel blessed having this book as doctors miss the target most of the time in caring for my health. It liberates me to be able to have an alternative option to gain control of my health. I also do other gentle exercises such as Tai Chi, Chi Gong and Reiki. I have regained more health since going this route.

Strenghten you internal organs thru revitalization exercises

Dr. Chang has open up a world of wisdom that is known to only those who seek it. I have been doing the exercises in this book on a daily bases (sense 9-3-94)and have noticed a remarkable difference emotionally, physically and spiritually. This book is the "true" workout book for the mind body and spirit. DR.CHANG.., you are a true asset to the world of healthy healing and revitalization.