The rediscovery of an ancient Shaolin tradition. In 1963, Grandmaster Dàomíng Xióng decided to document his knowledge of Yàn Chí Gng in writing. In 2012, Li Zhènghuá, Master Xióng's spiritual heir, permitted the first publication of the manuscript in German. His student Maik Albrecht translated the text and provided commentary together with Frank Rudolph. The Yàn Chí Gng is a self-contained practice system (gng or qìgng) that was known only to initiates in the Shaolin monastery for a millennium and a half, and eventually fell almost completely into oblivion. It aims to develop sustainable inner strength of body and mind, as well as lifelong health. The exercises are presented in the book in an understandable manner through text and images. The simpler exercises are intended for people seeking a balance to predominantly sedentary activities.