Author Archives: Sal Casano

Book Review — Eternal Spring by M.W. Acton

[Book Review 书评] Eternal Spring by Michael W. Acton. Softcover. 233pp. Singing Dragon,  London, UK.  ISBN:  978-1-84819-003-0 Reviewed by Sal Casano ,  Ph.D. Michael Acton has written a very insightful and inspiring book.  He distills his 30 plus years of … Continue reading

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Book Review – Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi

The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi provides insights into the traditional principles of Tai Chi through the eyes of modern medicine. Continue reading

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Book Review – Answers to Common Tai Chi and Qigong Questions

[Book Review] Book Review: Answers to Common Tai Chi and Qigong Questions by William Ting Review by Salvatore Casano Softcover, 222pp. ISBN: 978-1-4653-1007-1 . Xlibris Corp. USA. 2011  $19.99 I recently had the honor and privilege of participating in a … Continue reading

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Qigong Master: My Life and Secret Teachings

[Book Review] Qigong Master: My Life and Secret Teachings by Robert Peng with Rafael Nasser Softcover. 332 pp. $28.00 Rainbow Tree Publishing, New York.  2010 ISBN:  978-0-9828465-9-9 Reviewed by  Salvatore Casano, R.N., Ph.D. This is a beautifully written and illustrated … Continue reading

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Book Review-The Way of Energy

The Way of Energy: Mastering the Chinese Art of Internal Strength with Chi Kung Exercise Master Lam Kam Chuen Softcover 191 pp. Published by Simon & Schuster 1991 ISBN:  0-671-73645-0 Reviewed by Salvatore Casano Ph.D. R.N.This well done book on … Continue reading

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Book Review-Tai Chi in Your Life

Tai Chi in Your Life- 8 Principles That Can Change Your Life While Learning and Growing with Tai Chi by Dale Napier Softcover ( 179 pages) 2010 Mastersoft  Press, Houston TX  $16.99 ISBN:  978-1439255803 Review written by Sal Casano While … Continue reading

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Book Review-Embrace Tiger, Return to Mountain

Embrace Tiger , Return to Mountain The Essence of Tai Ji by Chungliang Al Huang Paperback 224 pp. $19.95 Singing Dragon, Philadelphia PA( 2011) ISBN: 978-1-84819-052-8   This book will bring a smile to your face, a feeling of peace … Continue reading

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Book Review-Daoist Nei Gong

Daoist Nei Gong – The Philosophical Art of Change by Damo Mitchell Paperpack 240 pp.  $24.95 Singing Dragon, Philadelphia, PA ( 2011) ISBN:  978-1-8481-9-065-8 As human beings we are interested in strengthening or health in all respects. By strengthening our … Continue reading

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Book Review-The Chi Revolution

The Chi Revolution By Bruce Frantzis $19.95 Softcover 223 pp. Energy Arts, Inc.  CA ( 2008) Bruce Frantzis a well known and respected Taoist, Qigong Master and Teacher of the Internal Martial Arts has written a very clear , inspiring … Continue reading

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Book Review-True Brain Fitness

True Brain Fitness by Dr. Aihan Kuhn. Softcover (126pp.)  iUniverse, IN (2010) $16.95    ISBN: 978-1-4502-6654-3 In this book Dr. Kuhn emphasizes the practice of tai chi and qigong as modalities for healing and treating disease through the mind-body connection.  “There … Continue reading

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