Opening the Energy Gates of Your Body' introduces the key concepts of chi gung in a manner both accessible & understandable to Westerners. With fascinating insights gained from years of training in Asia as a warrior, healer, & priest, Bruce Frantzis demystifies the concept of "chi, the bodys vital energy life force, & shows why this 3000-year-old system of self-healing works. The book provides a set of enjoyable, low impact exercises that readers can learn on their own, including standing chi gung, a core exercise that effectively boosts performance for martial artists, athletes, business people, & others. Body alignments & Taoist breathing, fundamentals that are the foundation of all Taoist energy practices, are also taught, with special alignments that benefit those who must sit for long periods of time. The book also reveals how chi gung can enhance other forms of exercise, from yoga & Pilates to golf & basketball.