Mastery of the breath is fundamental to peak human performance in every area of our life. Breathing methods hold the keys to both relaxation and alertness, endurance and strength plus, of course, importance in other areas of qigong and neigong practice as well as the generation and direction of energy (qi) in the body. A solid understanding of the principles of breathing methods enhances and empowers not only qigong, meditative and martial combative practice, but every area of life.Sensei Michael Davis