“Provides a fascinating glimpse into the correlative and symbolic thinking of a traditionally trained Qigong master. The book weaves a fabric rich in traditional stories, concepts, and terms, applied in a variegated pattern to the complexities of modern life.”—LIVIA KOHN, Professor of Religion and East Asian Studies, Boston University, author of Daoism and Chinese Culture and Early Chinese Mysticism

"A remarkable blend of interesting scholarship, valuable healing practices, and a gateway into the deep authentic tradition of Chinese Shamanism and the internal martial arts. It would take the journey of a lifetime in China to find such teachings and sincerity."—MICHAEL MAYER, Ph.D. licensed Psychologist, Qigong teacher and author of Secrets to Living Younger Longer: The Self-Healing Path of Qigong Standing Meditation and Tai Chi

"A seminal work in the field of Qigong. For Westerners interested in this fascinating healing art, it opens a window into the little-known Shamanic roots of Qigong.”—FRANCESCO GARRI GARRIPOLI, author of Qigong: Essence of the Healing Dance

“Master Wu has done a wonderful job in bridging the ancient world of Chinese Shamanism with the ongoing and ever unfolding world of Daoism.”—SOLALA TOWLER, editor The Empty Vessel, author Tales From the Tao

“This energetic presentation of the worldview that informs the theory and practice of Shamanic Qigong is practical, easy to follow, and astonishingly comprehensive. Master Wu’s lucid contemporary prose provides a valid passport to China’s central province of healing: the appropriate regulation and deployment of the body.”—JOHN BEEBE, Jungian analyst, author of Integrity in Depth

“This lovely book explores the symbolism, numerology, and theory of Chinese Shamanic Qigong in a way that will expand the horizons of both qigong beginners and long-time practitioners alike."-—DENNIS LEWIS, author of The Tao of Natural Breathing and Free Your Breath, Free Your Life

“This is a remarkably interesting book by a remarkable master of many Chinese arts. Ostensibly about Qigong, this book penetrates deep into the roots of China's ancient shamanism. This alone makes it worthwhile reading, even for those who don't want to learn his powerful Shamanic Tiger Qigong. It is easily accessible even as it explains the complex original meanings of symbols and reveals the Qigong way of thinking, feeling, and moving through life. It explores the art of drinking tea, the I Ching, Taoist numerology and cosmology, and much more. Usually, I tell people to avoid books on Qigong, as you cannot learn the art from them. This book is the exception—don't miss it.”—MICHAEL WINN, founder, Healing Tao University, past president, National Qigong Association

“Master Zhongxian Wu has given us a deeply illuminating perspective on the ancient Chinese Shamanic roots of Qigong. Masterfully described in this book, the wisdom tradition of Chinese shamanism is the source code of all classical Daoist and Confucian cultures. Wu teaches us that the original purpose of Qigong was to model a harmonious way of life by connecting with universal energy while simultaneously pointing to the possibility of spiritual cultivation. Master Wu has ably integrated a biographical, scholarly, and practical understanding of this tradition through story and myth, a deep knowledge of Shamanic symbolism, and his generous sharing of Shamanic Qigong techniques.” —GUNTHER M. WEIL, Ph.D.

"This is not a narrow book about a little known style of Qigong. Master Wu carefully and thoroughly explains the history and context out of which the Tiger Qigong style emerged. This book is the work of a true scholar, rich in detail yet presented in a very relaxed, easy-to-understand format. I recommend it to anyone who wants an in-depth look at the history and evolution of Chinese Shamanic Qigong."—MARK JOHNSON, a founding father of the National Qigong Association