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We extend our gratitude to the many generations of Taoist masters who have passed on their special lineage, in the form of an unbroken oral transmission, over thousands of years. We thank Taoist Master I Yun (Yi Eng) for his openness in transmitting the formulas of Taoist Inner Alchemy. We also wish to thank the thousands of unknown men and women of the Chinese healing arts who developed many of the methods and ideas presented in this book.

We offer our eternal gratitude and love to our parents and teachers for their many gifts to us. Remembering them brings joy and satisfaction to our continued efforts in presenting the Universal Healing Tao system. As always, their contribution has been crucial in presenting the concepts and techniques of the Universal Healing Tao.

Thanks to Juan Li for the use of his beautiful and visionary paintings and drawings, illustrating the Taoist esoteric practices.

We thank the many contributors essential to this book’s final form: The editorial and production staff at Inner Traditions/ Destiny Books for their efforts to clarify the text and produce a handsome new edition of the book and Gail Rex for her line edit of the new edition.

We also wish to thank the following people who contributed to the earlier editions of this book: Mattew Koren for his research, writing, and editorial contributions; Udon for his illustrations, book layout, and beautiful cover; Wilbert Wils and Jean Chilton for their assistance in preparing, editing, and proofreading the manuscript; and Jettaya Phaobtong and Saumya Comer for their editorial contributions to the revised edition of this book. A special thank you goes to our Thai production team: Raruen Keawpadung, Saysunee Yongyod, Udon Jandee, and Saniem Chaisarn.

Contents

Acknowledgments

Putting Simple Chi Kung into Practice

Introduction

1 • The History of Chi Kung

2 • The Meaning of Chi Kung

3 • Basic Terms and Concepts

4 • The Styles and Forms of Chi Kung

5 • Chi Kung and Abundant Health

6 • Simple Chi Kung Exercises

7 • Guidelines for Simple Chi Kung

Appendix 1. Supplementary Practice: Laughing Chi Kung

Appendix 2. Scientific Research on Universal Tao Practices

Index

The Universal Healing Tao System and Training Center

Footnotes

About the Authors

About Inner Traditions

Books of Related Interest

Copyright

Putting Simple Chi Kung into Practice

The practices described in this book have been used successfully for thousands of years by Taoists trained by personal instruction. Readers should not undertake the practice without receiving personal transmission and training from a certified instructor of the Universal Healing Tao, since certain of these practices, if done improperly, may cause injury or result in health problems. This book is intended to supplement individual training by the Universal Healing Tao and to serve as a reference guide for these practices. Anyone who undertakes these practices on the basis of this book alone, does so entirely at his or her own risk.

The meditations, practices, and techniques described herein are not intended to be used as an alternative or substitute for professional medical treatment and care. If any readers are suffering from illnesses based on mental or emotional disorders, an appropriate professional health care practitioner or therapist should be consulted. Such problems should be corrected before you start training.

Neither the Universal Healing Tao nor its staff and instructors can be responsible for the consequences of any practice or misuse of the information contained in this book. If the reader undertakes any exercise without strictly following the instructions, notes, and warnings, the responsibility must lie solely with the reader.

This book does not attempt to give any medical diagnosis, treatment, prescription, or remedial recommendation in relation to any human disease, ailment, suffering, or physical condition whatsoever.

Introduction

This is a book about chi—a simple introduction on how to cultivate, enhance, and