八段锦

Chapter Ⅰ Origins and Development

Chapter Ⅱ Characteristics

Chapter Ⅲ Practice Tips

Chapter Ⅳ Step-by-Step Descriptions of the Routines

Section 1 Hand and Foot Forms

Basic Hand Forms

Basic Stance

Section 2 The Exercises Illustrated

Ready Position

Routine 1 Holding the Hands High with Palms Up to Regulate the Internal Organs（双手托天理三焦）

Routine 2 Posing as an Archer Shooting Both Left- and Right-Handed （左右开弓似射雕）

Routine 3 Holding One Arm Aloft to Regulate the Functions of the Spleen and Stomach （调理脾胃须单举）

Routine 4 Looking Backwards to Prevent Sickness and Strain （五劳七伤注后瞧）

Routine 5 Swinging the Head and Lowering the Body to　Relieve Stress （摇头摆尾去心火）

Routine 6 Moving the Hands down the Back and Legs, and Touching the Feet to Strengthen the Kidneys（两手擎足固肾腰）

Routine 7 Thrusting the Fists and Making the Eyes Glare to Enhance Strength（攒拳怒目增气力）

Routine 8 Raising and Lowering the Heels to Cure Diseases（背后七颠百病消）

Closing Form

Appendix:

Acupuncture Points Mentioned in This Book

《八段锦》介绍了中国传统气功健身功法之一。《八段锦》的练习步骤和方法，通过一步步的说明讲解和大量实地演练的图片，使读者能比较容易和快速的了解八段锦的练习方法，同时对中国气功也有了基础性的了解。