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Lineage holder Master Zhongxian Wu uses storytelling and a wealth of practical examples to introduce powerful qigong and internal alchemy methods and offers previously unseen personal stories to deepen his explanation of Daoist philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308303855989,"sku":"9781848193833","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781848193833_886d82b8-9fc0-4908-adf5-6cdbc89b9232.jpg?v=1786029710"},{"product_id":"9781848193628","title":"Seeking the Spirit of The Book of Change","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yijing (I Ching) or \"Book of Change\" is one of the oldest of the Chinese classic texts and has held a key place in the Daoist tradition for thousands of years. Explaining the ancient Yijing system of prediction based on the Xiang (symbolism) and Shu (numerology) knowledge of Bagua (the eight basic trigrams), which have not previously been written about outside China, this book makes the Yijing accessible to the Western world in a new and fuller way. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the space of eight days' teaching, Master Zhongxian Wu leads the reader towards a deep understanding of the Eight Trigrams of the Yijing and shows how to apply this knowledge in practical ways in daily life. Master Wu explores the numerology and symbolism of Yijing and clearly explains how the reader can use the Yijing divination system for themselves. Many real life examples show the system in action.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis remarkable book provides a user-friendly eight day program that will be a fascinating read for anyone with an interest in learning more about the Yijing or Chinese philosophy and culture as a whole, as well as those who wish to learn how to use the Yijing for practical purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308354154869,"sku":"9781848193628","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781848193628_df1ab2bf-65fb-4f49-8290-b9ce135aab78.jpg?v=1786029703"},{"product_id":"9781848192089","title":"Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches - TianGan DiZhi","description":"Essential reading for serious students of Chinese practical arts, including medicine, martial arts and FengShui, Master Zhongxian Wu and Dr Karin Taylor Wu provide a detailed explanation of the 22 GanZhi symbols in this book, outlining the characteristics of each, and their interactions and relationships. TianGan (Heavenly Stems) and DiZhi (Earthly Branches), commonly abbreviated to GanZhi, originated in the ancient Chinese cosmological sciences and is a complex calendrical system which was created to codify the patterns of life and of the universe itself. The ten symbols of Gan express the Yin or Yang perspective of Five Elements and embody the Way of Heaven. The 12 symbols of Zhi, made manifest in the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac, hold the root of each Element and embrace the Way of Earth.   Poetic summaries from the Song dynasty give the reader a deep understanding of the nature of each Stem and their relationship to each other. Offering an unprecedented insight into the subtleties and far-reaching influence of this ancient system, this book will be invaluable for the study or practice of Chinese medicine, FengShui, Chinese astrology, traditional Chinese cosmology, Qigong, Taiji, and other inner cultivation practices.  A set of study cards (9781848191501), also published by Singing Dragon, are available to accompany this book.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308476313973,"sku":"9781848192089","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781848192089_a60b1219-3bda-478f-b2df-5ab173bb7d58.jpg?v=1786029656"},{"product_id":"9781787757653","title":"The 12 Chinese Animals","description":"\u003cp\u003e* Silver Medal Winner in the 2010 BOTYA Awards Body, Mind and Spirit Category *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chinese horoscope holds the key to a better understanding of self and others, and to living a life of harmony.\u003cbr\u003eNot just the year of birth, but also the month, day and hour have significance in true Chinese astrology. Master Zhongxian Wu explains how to find your power animal symbols, and how to learn from their wisdom. By fully understanding what each animal signifies, and how they relate to the major hexagrams of the Yijing, he shows that they can help you to find inner peace and live in harmony with family, friends, the wider community, and with nature. Using the wisdom of the twelve animal symbols as a guide, you will learn how to better understand your personality, and make choices that profoundly influence your health, relationships, career, and finances, allowing you to live up to your greatest potential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaking the wisdom of the twelve Chinese animals accessible to the Western reader for the first time in its relationship with the Yijing, this book will be an illuminating read for anyone interested in understanding themselves and their life patterns better, Chinese astrology, and the Yijing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56312889049461,"sku":"9781787757653","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781787757653_329a4d4b-e66b-4d05-b779-d2ae37eee428.jpg?v=1786026636"},{"product_id":"9781848193840","title":"Chinese Shamanic Tiger Qigong","description":"\u003cp\u003eChinese Shamanic Tiger Qigong is a uniquely classical practice designed to bolster our health, activate our inner life power, and deepen our spiritual connection to universal energy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book illustrates the philosophy  and cultivating method of the Tiger Qigong form and unlocks the mysterious internal alchemy principle of LaoHu (Shamanic Tiger) Gong. By delving further into Xiang (Daoist symbolism) of Tiger, practitioners will receive greater benefits from studying this book and their own Tiger Qigong practice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaster Wu also shares how each movement in the Tiger Qigong practice relates to the eight extraordinary meridians, twelve organ meridians and twenty four JieQi (seasons). This knowledge will help seasoned practitioners experience new dimensions of their cultivation and sharpen their healing tools.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56313066488181,"sku":"9781848193840","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781848193840_3472b783-3e19-4668-b874-136e422dcafe.jpg?v=1786029711"},{"product_id":"chinese-shamanic-cosmic-orbit-qigong","title":"Chinese Shamanic Cosmic Orbit Qigong","description":"\u003cp\u003eChinese Shamanic Cosmic Orbit Qigong is an advanced form of Qigong from one of China’s esoteric traditions. Never before written about in the West, this form offers great cumulative benefits from regular daily practice. Master Wu describes the practice in detail, including the meaning and significance of the Chinese names for each movement, with its shamanic roots, and provides the mantra, visualization, and mudra for each as well as explaining the therapeutic benefits and talismanic aspects. The book is fully illustrated, and there is a handy reference quick guide at the end showing the entire orbit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unique book will be essential reading for advanced students and practitioners of Qigong and anyone interested in Daoism, or the ancient wisdom traditions of China.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57490297160053,"sku":"9781848190566","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781848190566.jpg?v=1786442184"},{"product_id":"fire-dragon-meridian-qigong","title":"Fire Dragon Meridian Qigong","description":"\u003cp\u003eFire Dragon Meridian Qigong is a traditional Chinese internal alchemy method that embodies the spirit of the rising dragon, an auspicious symbol of transformation in Chinese culture. 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