Chi Kung, a secretive Chinese exercise, is revealed in "The Way of Energy." This guide details the "standing like a tree" form for energy, stamina, immunity, and stress relief. For centuries, the Chinese exercise system called Chi Kung has been shrouded in secrecy. The Way of Energy is the first comprehensive guide to the most powerful form of Chi Kung ever developed—“standing like a tree”.A gentle, yet profoundly beneficial form of exercise, which requires very little movement, this form of Chi Kung unlocks deep reserves of energy builds internal stamina, strengthens immunity, relieves chronic illness, and promotes the natural regeneration of the nervous system. Using step-by-step instructions and more than 100 drawings and full-color photographs, The Way of Energy tells how to: -perform the entire sequence of rejuvenating positions -combat stress by practicing Chi Kung while standing, sitting, working, playing, and even sleeping -prevent and treat a wide range of common ailments Continuing our best-selling series of books for mind and body which includes The Sivananda Companion to Yoga, The Dance Workshop, and The Book of Stress Survival, The Way of Energy will help you achieve physical fitness, mental clarity, and a profound inner strength and vitality. ContentsHow to Use this BookForewordIntroductionPart OneChapter 1 Learning to StandChapter 2 Breathing and RelaxingChapter 3 Internal MovementPart TwoChapter 4 Preparing for EnergyChapter 5 Growing Like a TreePart ThreeChapter 6 Roots and BranchesChapter 7 Going BeyondPart FourChapter 8 Energy in Daily LifeChapter 9 The Life CycleChapter 10 Taking Care of YourselfIndexAcknowledgements, Resources, and Bibliography