RECOMMENDED READING

There is no real substitute for personal interactions and experiences when learning any new exercise system. However reading and viewing work can prove helpful, particularly in jogging memories. Below I make several suggestions as to places to start.

MUST READS

Master Lam Kam Chuen (1991) THE WAY OF ENERGY: mastering the Chinese art of internal strength with Chi Kung exercise, Gaia Books, New York

Hoff, B (1982) THE TAO OF POOH, Penguin, New York

OTHER SUGGESTED READING

Cohen, K. (1996) THE WAY OF QIGONG: The art and science of Chinese energy healing Ballantine Books: New York

Hyams, J (1982) ZEN IN THE MARTIAL ARTS , Bantam, New York

Master Lam Kam Chuen (1999) CHI KUNG: The Way of Healing – Chinese exercises for quieting the mind and strengthening the body, Gaia Books, New York

Requena, Y, (1996) CHI KUNG: The Chinese art of mastering energy, Healing Arts Press, Rochester, Vermont

Sheng Keng Yun, (1997) WALKING KUNG: breathing for health, Samuel Weiser, York Beach, Maine

MY OWN PUBLICATIONS

Warren, B & Coughlin J (2014) Stand, Breathe, Smile: Simple standing exercises and approaches to reduce stress and promote good health. Tranquility Press, Oxford.

Warren, B. (2008). “Don’t forget to breathe and smile: breathing exercises as warm-ups for arts activities in healthcare settings” in Warren, B. (Ed), USING THE CREATIVE ARTS IN THERAPY AND HEALTHCARE, Routledge, London & New York: Pp19-30 Available from the Publisher: click here
and from reputable online booksellers e.g. Amazon, Chapters.

Warren, B, (2009). “Sit, Breathe & and Smile: simple exercises and ideas to reduce stress and promote health”. In Baum, N. T. (Ed.) COME TO YOUR SENSES: Creating Supportive Environments To Nurture The Sensory Capital Within. Mukibaum, Toronto: Pp 55-64. Available from the Publisher: click here