Books on Wild Goose Qigong
Here is my selection of books on Wild Goose Qigong. There aren’t many in English.
Chi Kung: Taoist Secrets of Fitness and Longevity by Wen-
Unique Publications, 1998
ISBN: 0865681651
This book covers the Wild Goose Qigong Basic Training (First 64 Movements) or Wild Goose Qigong 1 as it is also known. I would recommend this as the best introductory books to Wild Goose Qigong. It has a good introduction to qigong including a description of the meridians and the acupoints relevant to this form. Each movement has a clear description of the move and also a section called “Chi Essentials” where the effect of the movement on qi circulation is given. It’s also a bargain in the Used and New section on Amazon.co.uk.
Wild Goose Qigong by Yang Meijun
China Science and Technology Press, Beijing, 1991
ISBN: 7-
This is unavailable at Amazon but you may find it on Ebay non occasion. I list it here because it is the only work of Yang Meijun in English which gives a complete description of the Wild Goose Qigong Basic Training (First and Second 64 Movements), also known as Wild Goose Qigong 1 and 2. The descriptions are accompanied by line drawings which are far from ideal, especially since there is a Chinese book with pictures of Yang Meijun doing the forms.
It also has a chapter on how to master the two forms which contains a lot of useful tips on the principles of how to practise.
There is a section on the meridians and acupoints and how Wild Goose Qigong affects them. The last section gives some case studies of practitioners recovering from illness.
Dayan Qigong by Yang Meijun
Peace Book Co Ltd., Hong Kong, 1986
ISBN: 962-
This book is very similar to the previous one but only covers the First 64 Movements and has pictures of a young woman to illustrate the form. It only has one illustration of some acupoints and no information on meridians. It does have a footwork pattern to illustrate exactly how the feet move and whether toes or heel is up.
If you can get a copy of the previous work in preference to this.
Wild Goose Qigong: 1st 64 Movements by Michael Tse
Tse Qigong Centre, Altrincham, 2001
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This book has the best layout for the form. The description for each drawing is immediately below it. Each new movement starts on a fresh page. Relevant acupoints are shown in an outer margin.
It has interesting stories about Yang Meijun and the experiences of some of Michael’s students.
Wild Goose Qigong: 2nd 64 Movements Part 1 by Michael Tse
Tse Qigong Centre, Altrincham, 2004
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Michael Tse takes two volumes to describe the Second 64 Movements. In this volume 69 pages are on the form out of 178 pages. The rest consists of such topics as Sky Eye, Dao An (one of the Wild Goose Qigong Masters), qigong and cancer, longevity and enlightenment.
The layout of the form description follows the same clear style as for the First 64 Movements which is the book’s greatest merit.
Wild Goose Qigong: 2nd 64 Movements Part 2 by Michael Tse
Tse Qigong Centre, Altrincham, 2005
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This volume continues where the previous volume finished as far as the form is concerned and follows the same clear style.
Again there is much additional material which reflects largely Michael’s own personal views rather than the Wild Goose Qigong lineage.
Wild Goose Qigong: Natural Movement for Healthy Living
by Hong-
YMAA Publication Center, Boston, 2000
ISBN: 1886969787
I only list this particular book to recommend that you don’t buy it. His form has a more martial look than the form I have been taught. Having seen the present lineage holder doing the form, it appeared much closer to the pictures of the first book listed on this page.
