Nei Gong has been a well-kept secret within the Daoist sects of China for centuries. Based upon the original teachings of the great sage Laozi, it has only ever been taught to close students of the masters chosen as the heads of the ancient orders.

This book provides a breakdown of the entire Nei Gong process, and explains in plain English the philosophy which underpins Nei Gong practice, and which is based on the original teachings of the ancient Daoist priests. The methodology of Sung breathing, an advanced meditative practice which has until now been reserved for 'inner-door' students is described, and the book contains an entire set of Qigong exercises accompanied by instructional photographs and drawings.

This book will be of interest to all practitioners of Qi Gong, martial arts and meditation, and will be a rewarding read for anyone interested in Eastern philosophy.

Damo Mitchell has studied the martial, medical and spiritual arts of Asia since the age of four. His studies have taken him across the planet in search of authentic masters. He is the technical director of the Lotus Nei Gong School of Daoist Arts, and teaches Nei Gong in the UK and Sweden.

Acknowledgements. Notes on Romanization of Pinyin. Disclaimer. Foreword by Author. 1. Introduction to Nei Gong. 2. The Three Bodies of Man. 3. Sung Breathing. 4. The Ji Ben Qi Gong. 5. Nei Gong Preparation. 6. Lower Dan Tien Work. 7. Going Deeper into Nei Gong. 8. Advanced Nei Gong Practice. Conclusion. Appendix I. Glossary of Terms. Recommended Reading. About the Author. Index.