Just a heads up - if anyone is interested
just finished a new translation and it is available through amazon
paperback and kindle edition
https://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-ali ... o+xiantingNei Gong 13 Exercises Illustrated and the meaning of Xingyi Explainedby Bao Xianting
originally published 1926
The first part of the book introduces a practice of 13 Nei Gong Exercises. These exercises use physical movement, breathing, and intention (Yi). These exercises are accompanied by self massage and hitting (paida). The goal of the exercises is to build energy and send it to every part of the body. Additionally, a large part of the training involves filling the membranes and making them as strong as the tendons and the bones. Although it is not stated in the book, this training seems to be a method of iron body training.
The training prohibitions, the sequence of training, the methods of hitting and rubbing, the Nei Gong Exercises, and the self massage are all covered in detail. Additionally, there are also in-depth sections on the theory behind the training.
These sections on the theory are where this book really shines. It is very rare to have this much detail given so freely. These sections helped me to understand some other practices I have learned.
The second part of this book covers the oral teaching that the author received from his Xing Yi teacher.
Although the book is short, it is packed with information. Even the author in the postscript states, "Have a strategy to exert yourself in this lifetime. Strengthen the body through exercise. Be careful of this good fortune. Do not neglect it just because this book is short."
You can take a look at the table of contents to get an idea of what this book covers:
Nei Gong 13 Exercises Illustrated
Preface
Preface
Preface
Important Points for Practicing
Overview of the Practice
Contraindications for Practice
Rubbing Method
Explaining the Sequence for the Rubbing and Hitting Method
Bamboo Beater
Wire Beater
Sand Bag Stick
Wooden Stick
Exercise 1: Dan Tian
Exercise 2: Mouth of the Stomach
Exercise 3: Left Rib
Exercise 4: Heart
Exercise 5: Chest
Exercise 6: Spine
Exercise 7: Top of the Head
Exercise 8: Temples
Exercise 9: Testicles
Exercise 10: Right Arm
Exercise 12: Leg
Exercise 13: Move Qi to the Whole Body
Complete Rubbing Method
Method of Collecting and Swallowing on the 1st and 15th of the Lunar Month
Medicinal Wash Formula
Talking about the Membranes (fascia)
Talking about the Tendons
Talking about Qi and Blood
Ren and Du Channels
The Meaning of Xing Yi Explained
Preface
Wuji
Taiji
Liangyi
4 Divisions
4 Endings Power
Bagua
3 Powers
9 Numbers
5 Elements
6 Harmonies
7 Heavenly Bodies
Rhymed Formulas Oral Teaching
The Song of Double Push
Essentials of the 10 Shapes
Postscript
About the Translator
About Shen Long Publishing