The secret to better health is something you are doing right now: breathing. But are you breathing effectively? Many centuries ago, the qigong masters of China taught that the practice of breathing is the foundation of health and awareness. On Healthy Breathing, Ken Cohen teaches how you can master this natural way to instantly breathe energy and healing qi (life force) into your body every minute of the day. Now, with each breath you take, you can bring more oxygen into your body, stimulate your vital organs, and create a joyful calm that penetrates throughout your body.

You will learn: an easy self-test to evaluate your breathing habits; the five qualities of perfect breathing - and how to gain them; a way to free yourself from inefficient "chest breathing"; the Taoist bliss state attainable by anyone through breath work; four step-by-step breathing exercises you can practice anywhere. The air you breathe costs nothing. Yet it holds the priceless gift of better health, a gift waiting to be discovered on Healthy Breathing.

Learn More About:

The three levels of qigong breathing

When and how to practice

How to let your body breathe for you

Shen hu xi breathing

Dan tian breathing

The four phases of the breathing cycle

Massaging and "recharging" your vital organs with the breath

Opening guanyuan,the Primal Gate

How to "unfreeze" a rigid diaphragm

Becoming qi

"Reversed breathing" exercise, and much more.

CD, 1¼ hours

About the Author:

Ken Cohen is a renowned Taoist initiate, China scholar, and qigong master. In 1973, he was one of six students chosen by Alan Watts for private study of Taoism. Ken is the author of many books and learning programs and more than 150 journal articles. Ken is an adjunct professor at Union Graduate School and presents at universities and conferences throughout the world.