Product Description
by Franklin Fick (Author)
The Bear Frolics Qi Gong is one set of exercises from a larger Qi Gong system called The Five Animal Frolics Qi Gong which were developed around 200AD.The Bear Exercises mimic the way a bear turns its body and the heavy and grounded nature of the bear. The Bear Exercises belong to the Water Element and help to strengthen the Kidney and Urogenital function. The exercises also have a positive effect on the digestive organs and help develop strong legs and waist.This book presents the Bear Frolics Qi Gong with clear illustrations and easy to understand directions.
Author Biography
Franklin has studied with many teachers over the years learning Traditional Chinese Kung Fu, Qi Gong, and Healing Arts. Franklin also has a Masters Degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Franklin has been teaching martial arts and energy practices since 1993. In 2005 Franklin founded Shen Long Publishing with the mission to promote, research, and preserve Traditional Chinese Martial Arts, Qi Gong, Healing, and Taoism. "In addition to the obvious benefits of traditional training such as self preservation, self defense, and health maintenance it is my belief that these ancient practices are still very much relevant in today's modern society as a means getting in touch with and staying in touch with the inner workings of the body, as a means of exploring the relationship and interaction of the mind and body, and as a way to explore and understand the natural world and our place in it."
