Download or read book Eight Brocades Seated Ch'Ikung written by Stuart Alve Olson and published by Eric Naylor. This book was released on 1997 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains the basic Chinese philosophy you need to understand these Taoist health exercises, and provides an easy-to-follow practical demonstration of the Eight brocades. Olsen includes a translation of Li Ching-yun's The Way of Longevity, as well as Yin Shih Tzu's meditation and breathing methods for spirit, breath and body.