Jiangan – The Chinese Health Wand

Jiangan, the Chinese Health Wand was exercised long before Tai Chi and Qigong became household names in the West.
This exercise system is simple yet potent and involves the manipulation of a lightweight pole traditionally made of bamboo.
Davies shows us that Jiangan coordinates slow diaphragmatic breathing with graduated stretching and strengthening exercises to promote circulation and stimulate the cardiovascular system.
This book offers a concise practical guide to exercises, providing detailed instructions and illustrations while also exploring the Chinese philosophy behind the art. Although a gentle and meditative form of exercise, the book shows that Jiangan has the muscle-toning and weight-loss potential of more robust gym workouts and is an ideal daily exercise routine or warm-up for a range of sports and martial arts classes.
The Chinese Health Wand is a book which will be a valuable resource for teachers and students of Tai Chi and Qigong, as well as anyone looking for a simple and effective way to improve health and fitness using Eastern health arts.