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Want to know the top 10 traditional Chinese medicine books sourced by Lee Holden, a global Qi Gong expert, author, and licensed Chinese medicine practitioner recommends? We thought you might. So below you’ll find Lee’s top ten recommendations below, along some quick descriptions. We trust these books will help you explore these sometimes over 5,000 year old traditions. Enjoy.

Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine, by Harriet Beinfield and Efrem Korngold

Between Heaven and Earth provides a high-level overview of Chinese Medicine and healing. It touches on a wide range of topics, including the Five Elements, herbs, self-care, and general Chinese Medicine theory and philosophy. This book is unique in that it appeals to both beginners and experts. Lee highly recommends Between Heaven and Earth to practitioners of all levels seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the foundational principles of Chinese Medicine.

The Tao of Health, Sex, and Longevity: A Modern Practical Approach to the Ancient Way, by Daniel Reid

This book provides practical guidance for cultivating Jing energy and a deep connection with oneself and within relationships. It also addresses a wide variety of additional tools for health and vitality, including diet and nutrition. It is a bit more scholarly and esoteric, so intermediate and advanced practitioners may find it to be more helpful than those who are just getting started with Qi Gong.

The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing, by Kenneth S. Cohen

Similar to Between Heaven and Earth, this book provides a strong foundation for understanding Chinese Medicine and Qi Gong and is an excellent resource for beginners and experts alike. The Way of Qigong also provides strong scientific backing supporting the benefits of Chinese Medicine and Qi Gong in particular.

The Five Element Orchard: QiGong Practices for Harvesting Energy from Trees, by John Platt

The Five Element Orchard explores humans’ relationship with trees. It also provides actionable guidance to help students use Qi Gong to cultivate energy from trees and nature. The lessons in this book complement many of Lee’s workshops and online courses, especially the Five Elements.

Taoist Ways to Transform Stress into Vitality: The Inner Smile - Six Healing Sounds, by Mantak Chia and Juan Li

This book dives into the power of the Healing Sounds and the Inner Smile. If you’re familiar with Lee’s teachings, you know that these are important practices in many of his classes. Lee recommends this book to anyone who wants to cultivate a deeper understanding of how stress is transformed into vitality using the Healing Sounds practices.

Awaken Healing Energy Through The Tao: The Taoist Secret of Circulating Internal Power, by Mantak Chia

In this book, Mantak Chia discusses how our energy system relates to the earth, nature, and the universe. He also discusses acupuncture and provides detailed diagrams for the lessons he shares.

The Complete Book of Chinese Health & Healing: Guarding the Three Treasures, by Daniel Reid

Reid explores the Three Treasures, a foundational practice of Qi Gong. Many of the topics included in this book reflect lessons that Lee teaches. Lee recommends this book to anyone who wants to dive deeper into the Three Treasures.

The Web That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine, by Ted Kaptchuk

The Web That Has No Weaver is a world-renowned classic that beautifully explains the principles of Chinese Medicine. It is both comprehensive and easily accessible for practitioners of all levels. Topics in this book include Chinese Medicine Theory, practices, and real-world applications for the wisdom it shares.

Conscious Nature: The Art and Neuroscience of Meditating In Nature, by Josh Lane

Conscious Nature was written by one of Lee’s students. It explores humans’ relationship with nature and how we can use meditation to experience greater well-being through immersion in nature. It draws on neuroscience research to reveal fascinating insights that can be applied to everyday life.

The Root of Chinese Qigong: Secrets of Health, Longevity, & Enlightenment, by Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang

Last but certainly not least, we have The Roots of Chinese Qigong. Lee recommends this book to anyone who wants a detailed and descriptive overview of Qi Gong and its benefits. The Roots of Chinese Qigong cites numerous credible scientific sources to support its assertions about the benefits of Qi Gong. Many readers will find this book to be more esoteric than most of the others on this list. However, those who want to fully understand Qi Gong from both a Western and Eastern perspective will greatly appreciate the knowledge they’ll gain from The Roots of Chinese Qigong. As a bonus, there’s Lee’s book.

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