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Chi
So far, this is the best book I've found for experiencing Chi. Bruce Kumar Frantzis gives a very straightforward, easy to follow and implement description of exercises that you can do. He strips away the mysticism and gives clear, concise instructions that bring you the benefit of his years of study. Here's a summary of the book description: Opening the Energy Gates of Your Body introduces the key concepts of chi gung in a manner both accessible and understandable to Westerners. With fascinating insights gained from years of training in Asia as a warrior, healer, and priest, Bruce Kumar Frantzis demystifies the concept of "chi," the body’s vital energy life force, and shows why this 3000-year-old system of self-healing works. The book provides a set of enjoyable, low-impact exercises that readers can learn on their own, including standing chi gung, a core exercise that effectively boosts performance for martial artists, athletes, businessmen, and others. Body alignments and Taoist breathing, fundamentals that are the foundation of all Taoist energy practices, are also taught, with special alignments that benefit those who must sit for long periods of time.
The most established regular magazine about Chi is the Qi Journal.
Chi Medical Disclaimer: This site does not give medical advice. Please consult your doctor before trying anything discussed here. Tai Chi Many styles Yang Style http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Philosophy/Taichi/ Lineage of each style and of each group that practices Name Tai Chi Tai Chi Chuan T'ai Chi Ch'uan What is Tai Chi http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Philosophy/Taichi/what.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T'ai_Chi_Ch'uan One of the avowed aims of Tai Chi is to foster the circulation of this 'chi' within the body, the belief being that by doing so the health and vitality of the person are enhanced. Chi Gung Names Qi Gong QiGong Chi Kung Ch'i Kung The Sounds K-G ' indicating glottal stop Styles Martial qigong Tendon Changing Classic Marrow Washing Classic Iron Shirt Chi Gung Medical Spiritual Categories Moving Chi Gung Still Chi Gung Types of Chi Gung Water Fire The Dangers of Chi Gung Common Themes among schools Although each school adopts unique methods, they all agree on the basic importance of regulating the mind and deepening the respiration Regulating the Body Regulating the Mind Regulating the Breath Xingqi Neigung The word Chi Qi Ki Prana Ch'i Definitions Chi Energy Life Energy Vital Force Life Force Gung Work Daily effort Skill acquired through practice Practice Chi Gung Energy Practice The Characters and their derivation Chi steam rising from a pot over a cooking fire Gung Schools of thought Chinese Philosophy Medicine Definitions a vital force that animates the body Chi circulates in patterns that are closely related to the nervous and vascular system and thus the notion is closely connected with that of the practice of acupuncture and other oriental healing arts. Related Arts and Sciences Acupuncture Acupressure Massage Healing Hands Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Related Science Magnetism Magnetic fields Electronics Field theory Uses Self-healing Martial Arts Healling others Types of Chi original energy energy from food energy from surroundings Publications Qi Journal http://www.qi-journal.com/ Books http://www.qi-journal.com/qigongcatalog.asp?vendor=insight FAQs http://qi-journal.com/Qigong.asp?-token.SearchID=QigongFAQ Related Works Paper: "Practice On Qigong Therapy", by Liu Gui-zheng, 1953 Prior to that date, there were many terms given to such exercise, such as Daoyin, Xingqi, Liandan, Xuangong, Jinggon, Dinggong, Xinggon, Neigong, Xiudao, Zhoshan, Neiyangong, Yangshengong, etc. Explanations http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qi Star Wars The Force