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[img]Uploaded with ImageShack.us[/img][img]Uploaded with ImageShack.us[/img]This product is conveyed mainly in English , with both the narration and subtitles in English and some written instruction in Chinese for those who are more proficient in the Chinese language.Product DescriptionQigong is an aspect of traditional Chinese medicine that involves coordinating breathing patterns with physical postures to maintain health and well-being. Yi Jin Jing/ Tendon-Muscle Strengthening Exercises is an accessible, fully-illustrated guide to a particular qigong exercise that focuses on turning and flexing the spine. Based on the twelve traditional routines of Yi Jin Jing, the exercises covered in the book feature soft, extended, even movements that invigorate the limbs and internal organs. In particular, practice of the Yi Jin Jing exercises improves flexibility, balance and muscular strength, and has a beneficial effect on the respiratory system. Each routine is described step-by-step and is illustrated with photographs and key points. The authors also point out common mistakes and offer advice on how to correct these. Complemented by an appendix of acupuncture points and accompanied by a DVD, this book will be of interest to Qigong and Tai Chi practitioners at all levels, students of martial arts and anyone interested in Chinese culture.About the AuthorThe Chinese Health Qigong Association is an organization that popularizes and researches Health Qigong, and is a group member of the All-China Sports Federation. Its aim is to inherit and carry forward the Chinese traditional culture of health promotion and facilitate the communication between Western and Eastern Cultures. The following reviews are taken from amazon.com:3.0 out of 5 stars don’t expect too much, January 8, 2011By Paul M. West “foreverbeginner” (columbus, ohio) – See all my reviews(REAL NAME)   This review is from: Yi Jin Jing: Tendon-Muscle Strengthening Qigong Exercises [With Instructional DVD] (Chinese Health Qigong) (Paperback)If you do not expect too much you will be delighted with it. I found the book/dvd combo to be a great way to supplement my Qigong training. There are no chapters, meaning, it is all one chapter. You have to do alot of fast forwarding if you want to follow along. You cannot beat it for the price. Despite all of the shortcomings I have ordered the other book/dvd combo (wu qin xi).5.0 out of 5 stars Ji Jin Jing, November 17, 2010By Carol M. Hyland (Vancouver, B.C. Canada) – See all my reviews(REAL NAME)   Amazon Verified Purchase(What’s this?)This review is from: Yi Jin Jing: Tendon-Muscle Strengthening Qigong Exercises [With Instructional DVD] (Chinese Health Qigong) (Paperback)I am currently enrolled in a Qigong class that uses this set of movements. The book and the video are invaluable for my practice time at home. It allows me to recall each move exactly and to perfect my practice.This is a “must have” book for anyone practicing this set of Qigong. Its both clearly written and illustrated, and of course, the bonus is the DVD insert .3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:5.0 out of 5 stars A great exercise to discover, July 26, 2010By Debbie the Librarian (Trinidad) – See all my reviewsThis review is from: Yi Jin Jing: Tendon-Muscle Strengthening Qigong Exercises [With Instructional DVD] (Chinese Health Qigong) (Paperback)I have practiced T’ai chi for two years and was pleasantly surprised to discover these muscle/tendon exercises. Like T’ai chi, they appear to be deceptively simple, but they are quite a workout capable of generating a good sweat and making you feel stronger. The instruction is excellent. He demonstrates the exercises in their entirety and then breaks down the moves in stages also demonstrating common mistakes. The DVD is quite simple to follow. Yi Jin Jing exercises take about 20 minutes and the results are noticeable immediately. Within days you feel stronger. I highly recommend Yi Jin Jing from the Chinese Health Qigong Assocation.0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:3.0 out of 5 stars Yi jin jing book, April 3, 2010By David R. Cornwell “booklover” (Harrodsburg, KY USA) – See all my reviews(REAL NAME)   Amazon Verified Purchase(What’s this?)This review is from: Yi Jin Jing: Tendon-Muscle Strengthening Qigong Exercises [With Instructional DVD] (Chinese Health Qigong) (Paperback)The illustrations are very good but the text is sometimes sketchy, such as “Remain motionless for a while.”also, the book cover says “with Instructional DVD” and there wasn’t one.0 of 5 people found the following review helpful:2.0 out of 5 stars Not impressed, very basic, February 8, 2010By J. Singh “Jazz Man” (Edison, NJ) – See all my reviews(REAL NAME)   Amazon Verified Purchase(What’s this?)This review is from: Yi Jin Jing: Tendon-Muscle Strengthening Qigong Exercises [With Instructional DVD] (Chinese Health Qigong) (Paperback)Not impressed, very basicI liked that DVD came with it, but the content and movements were not satisfactory.34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:5.0 out of 5 stars Great Qi Gong Routine and comes with DVD, October 2, 2008By stephen Luff (Worthing, Sussex United Kingdom) – See all my reviewsThis review is from: Yi Jin Jing: Tendon-Muscle Strengthening Qigong Exercises [With Instructional DVD] (Chinese Health Qigong) (Paperback)This set is based on an original Yi Jin Jing set that dates back to a description of the exercises in the Bibliographic Treatise: History of the Han Dynasty almost 2000 years ago. A Brocade painting named Illustration of Qi Conduction was unearthed in the 1970s – containing over 40 illustrations of exercises.This newer version of the set put together by the Chinese Health QiGong Association has absorbed the best from the set while applying modern scientific principles.There are 12 movements in all, focusing on tendon stretching and bone flexing, combining softness with strength. The set relies heavily on the Chinese traditional medicine theory of the 5 elements – Wood, Fire, Earth, metal and Water.There is a focus on Spine Turning and flexing – stimulating the nerve cords, and exercising the internal organs as well as the limbs.There are some nice exotic hand postures such as Lotus leaf palm;, willow leaf palm, Dragon’s claw and Tiger’s paw.The routine itself is a smooth blend of gradual warming up and stilling the mind movements, to some very unusual twists and turns that really stretch the upper body and neck. There is also plenty of lower limb stretching in this routine as well. All done in an upright position. Applying common sense to some of the deeper stretches, this routine is achievable for all ages. In fact I teach it seated in care homes and some abled-bodied elderly groups, as well as younger groups – who all comment on how much they enjoy the routine.I was looking for a routine that had some good deep stretching in it but was achieved in a very smooth and flowing manner. This routine really offers that. I think its unique enough to be added into any existing Qi Gong program or just as a single routine of daily practice.Having played with the routine a while now I would add a few words about over-enthusiasm. Stick to the recommended number of repetitions in the beginning. If you have any form of a lower back problem – don’t be tempted to do more in the beginning. I overdid ‘three plates falling to the floor’ on top of 3 straight days of long hours at the Computer, along with a heavy weights workout and – surprise surprise – pulled my lower back, which lasted 5 days. Some will never learn! The lower back is a sensitive place. It responds extremely well to moderate exercise and can give you back great flexibility. Do nothing and it ceases up – overdo it and it ceases up. Responds best to moderation and a gradual increase in a stretching and strengthening workout.Also most importantly, this book comes with a very useful DVD that is in English. My personal opinionSome of the reviews gave some negative ratings, but I think that depends on how one sees it. I watched the DVD myself and did find the movements to be very simple; however it also means that they are also easy to learn and practicable by people of all ages and medical conditions. Nevertheless, it does not necessarily diminish its efficacy in bringing about health benefits just because of its simplicity. To illustrate this point, I recommend that those interested can go to the Chinese Health Qigong Association Website: http://jsqg.sport.org.cn/en/tips/yjj/index.htmlThere are plenty of interesting, informative and useful in-depth articles that one can read through to have a more thorough knowledge of Yi jin Jing. Articles include research on the impact of Health Qigong (such as Yi Jin Jing on the Heart Rate Variability (HRV) of old and middle-aged people), An Analysis of the Mechanism of Health Qigong•Yi Jin Jing (recommended for those who doubt the efficacy on the basis of its simplicity, or for those who want to know the spirit and theory behind it in order to increase the efficacy of their practice), and further knowledge on how to practise Yi Jin Jing effectively and safely in Five Steps for Learning Yi Jin Jing and Practicing Techniques of Health Qigong•Yi Jin Jing.From looking at the vast amount of detailed research that the Chinese Health Qigong Association has given to the multi-faceted aspects of the practice of Yi Jin Jing, it is quite undoubtedly clear that those folks there are truly serious about its practice and are the authority and the real deal.