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Dragonfly Qigong

by Dr. Michael Steward Sr.

233 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #03-0704; ISBN 1-4120-0335-0; US$25.00, C$34.00, EUR22.10, £15.40

Experience an energy exercise program that will increase vitality and reduce stress, while strengthening your mind, body and spirit. Let Drangonfly Qigong help you enjoy better health.

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About the Book In Dragonfly Qigong Dr. Michael Steward Sr. adapts ancient Chinese Qigong exercises, utilizing new modern enhancement tools to develop and improve the energy flow within the human body. Dragonfly Qigong offers a series of mind directed bodily movements which exercise and condition the whole being. The conscious mind directs the movements of the body in accordance with the principles of Qigong. The result is a harmony of the mind, body and spirit, which is unique to the practise of Qigong. Practiced on a regular basis, Dragonfly Qigong exercises will improve your internal and external energy flow. Added health benefits are as follows: An added increase in energy Unifies and relaxes the body, mind and spirit Decreases stress levels Improves circulation Increases efficiency of ones heart, lungs, other organs and muscles Improvement of ones overall health and mental outlook Another significant attribute of Dragonfly Qigong is that the exercises are gentle enough for individuals of limited health (but who are still reasonably functional) to practice right away. There are many cases of people with respiratory problems, metabolic disorders and spinal ailments, who, with the consent of their physician, have shown positive improvement from practicing Dragonfly Qigong exercises. Dr. Michael Steward Sr. is an international authority on a wide range of martial arts, including Qigong, Tai Chi Chuan, Karate, and Ju-Jitsu. He has been teaching for almost three decades. Besides being the creator of Dragonfly Qigong © 1999, he is also the creator of Head Smart Body Safe© 1988 women's self-defense program, Raising Some Cane © 1996 a Ju-Jitsu weapons system and Progressive Coaching © 1997.

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About the Author Ranks & Certifications 29 years in the martial arts PhD/ Martial Arts Sciences/ Philosophy Master Instructor- Taiji & Qigong National Certified U.S.A. Coach Inducted into The World Martial Arts Hall of Fame 2000 Inducted into The World Sports Medicine Hall of Fame 2000 Inducted into The World Karate Union Hall of Fame 2003 3 Time Team U.S.A. member American Athletic Trainers Association- Sports Medicine Trainer American Sports Medicine Association- Sports Medicine Trainer National Qigong Association- Professional Member Personally trained four national champions, thirty international USA team members Personally trained in the following countries; USA, Austria, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Ireland, Denmark, Russia, France, and Canada Creator of "Head Smart Body Safe Self Defense Program" © 1988 Creator of the Ju-Jitsu Weapon System "Raising Some Cane" © 1996 Creator of "Progressive Coaching" © 1997 Creator of Dragonfly Qigong © 1999 .

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Sample Excerpt

Foreword By; Gayle Shidler - Master-Library Associate Miami University

Imagine an energy system that explains how we can enjoy better health and improve overall well-being. Imagine practicing an exercise program that will increase energy levels and reduce stress, while strengthening your mind, body and spirit.

Dragonfly Qigong is just such and energy system. Each movement of each exercise promotes health and enhances your personal energy levels, while helping you remain calm and effective in stressful situations.

Dr. Michael Steward's book contains a modern interpretation and presentation of ancient principles and practical exercises that will put those principles into practise in your daily life. Many of the exercises use new materials and techniques to heighten therapeutic changes and awareness. While learning the simple, elegant postures and forms of the ancient Chinese art of Qigong, you will also add a new understanding of universal health.

Studies have shown many positive health benefits will be experienced by anyone practicing Qigong. Some of the conditions which respond with measurable improvement include: back pain; arthritis; cardiovascular conditions, such as hypertension and angina; allergies and digestive problems; asthma and emphysema; dealing with chronic illness; rehabilitation following surgery; recovery from physical injury, such as a sport injury or car accident.

In addition, Qigong has been shown to slow the natural aging process, restore brain functions and have a healing effect-all things which everyone will find beneficial.

The saying "When a student is ready to learn, a teacher will appear" has certainly been true for me. I have studied ancient Chinese philosophy for years, but only recently learned about Qigong. Now, my husband and I are fortunate to take classes with Dr. Michael Steward. Practicing Dragonfly Qigong has added a whole new dimension to our lives. In just two years of practicing and learning the forms and exercises, we have each experienced many positive changes in our physical abilities and mental outlook.

When beginning our lessons in Qigong, my husband had back problems and migraine headaches, which have continued to improve. I began class with lifelong severe arthritis. I have lost weight and several clothing sizes. My blood pressure is now consistently normal, without medication. My posture, muscle tone, flexibility and range of motion have all improved dramatically. I am now able to walk smoothly for miles. My breathing has improved so much that I am learning to sing again with our children and grandchildren.

We are especially grateful to recover the ability to participate in the physical activities we enjoy again. It is clear that the slow movements and graceful forms of Dragonfly Qigong can be practiced by anyone, of any age or physical ability.

Dr. Steward brings extensive knowledge, based on many years of study, practice, teaching and expertise in modern and ancient martial arts, sports health education and Eastern philosophy, to share with us in this excellent and timely volume.

I enthusiastically reccomend Dragonfly Qigong!! Practicing Qigong with this book as your guide, will open the door to a whole new way of strengthening your health and enhancing your quality of life.

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