Chi Gung: Chinese Healing, Energy and Natural Magick PDF
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The secrets of the universe are within you The Taoists have a saying that to die at 120 years is to die young. When you master the art of Chi Gung, not only will you add quality years to your life, but your life will become more magickal. Chi Gung is a book of magick unlike any you've seen before. There are no spells, incantations or exotic equipment. Instead you will find a variety of simple yet challenging exercises that allow you to open the secret power of the cosmos within you. By learning to coordinate your breathing with various postures and conscious awareness, you can increase your personal chi supply so that you can slow the aging process ... alter your metabolism ... heal yourself of minor ailments ... communicate with plants and animals ... move objects with your mind ... withstand cold, heat, and pain ... even read someone's spirit. Ultimately, you can manipulate chi without focusing on your breath or moving your muscles in specific patterns. In fact, eventually you can learn how to move and transmit chi instantly, anywhere and anytime, using only your mind. This book reveals the secrets of the universe. These secrets-known to mystics, magicians, witches, sorcerers and shamans throughout the ages-are so simple that anyone can learn them. Yet they are so powerful that seers and sages spend lifetimes to master them. In ancient China, knowledge of these secrets required payment of either a king's treasury or life itself. Your secret store of unlimited power is waiting to be opened. Unlock it today with Chi Gung. About the Author L. V. (Lily) Carnie has devoted her life to the study and daily practice of TwoSpirit (Berdache) shamanism and the ancient Chinese art of Chi Gung. She has found that these two esoteric disciplines have helped her realize her potential as both a healer and energy specialist. She lives her art in everything she does. Her expertise in Chi Gung comes from practicing the art on a daily basis while learning from a variety of teachers. In addition to Chi Gung, her interests include practicing a variety of indigenous esoteric magickal systems, as well as Tanzanian Drunken Chimpanzee-Style Kung Fu. She likes belly dancing, fencing, stunt kite flying, and sewing, and enjoys playing musical instruments such as the Celtic lap harp, fiddle, and penny whistle for the animals and plants living in wild places. She spends the majority of her time healing plants, animals, and people as she encounters them. She also teaches Chi Gung and Two-Spirit shamanism to anybody who is interested in learning. To Write to the Author If you would like to contact the author or would like more information about this book, please write to her in care of Llewellyn Worldwide. We cannot guarantee every letter will be answered, but all will be forwarded. Please write to: Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope for reply or $1.00 to cover costs. If outside the U.S.A., please enclose an international postal reply coupon. Dedication This book is dedicated to my partner Annie for believing in me, to Dwight for teaching me about curiosity and scientific exploration, to Doug and Doug for all the late-night talks, and extensive letter reading, to Robert and April for showing me what true friendship really means. and to Randall, my chi buddy. I would also like to thank my editor, Amy Rost, for all her help, advice, and friendship. L. V. CARNIE Chinese Healing, Energy, and Natural Magick List of Exercises .................................................. xi Part One Introduction ........................................................ 3 History and Definition of Chi Gung Is This the Real Chi Gung? Ways to Learn Chi Gung Is Chi Gung the Only Way to Master Energy? Is Chi Gung Magick? What Can You Do With Chi Gung? Training Sequence ............................................ 25 Beginning Principles and Theories .............. 27 What Are Wai Dan and Nei Dan? What Are Meridians and Cavities? What Are Yin and Yang? What Are the Five Elements? The Three Regulations .................................... 45 Regulating Your Mind Regulating Your Body Regulating Your Breath Beginning Exercises ............................................................ 65 What Does Chi Feel Like? Warm-Up Exercises How to Do Still Wai Dan Chi Gung How to Do Moving Wai Dan Chi Gung How to Do Nei Dan Chi Gung Warm-Down Exercises Part Two Physical Training .............................................................. 115 Walking Barefoot Swimming Underwater Massaging with Chi Whirling Zhan Zhuang Freestyle Tai Chi Chuan Cold Water Swimming and Bathing Snow Baths Belly Dancing Mental Training ................................................................ 137 Record Your Dreams Develop Your Intuition Discover Multiple Solutions to Problems Think Positively Master Skills Using Visualization Emotional Training ........................................................ 143 Cultivate Patience Explore Your Sexuality Develop Your Self-Confidence Form Friendships Based on the Person Expose Yourself to as Much as Possible Spend Time with Children Health Training ................................................................ 151 Follow a Proper Diet Exercise Stretch Limit Smoking, Drinking, and Drugs Activity Training .............................................................. 163 Play Musical Instruments Listen to Music Color, Draw, and Paint Play Games Collect Things Based on Intuition Fly Kites Train with Martial Arts Weapons Go Fly Fishing Carry a Chi Bag Limit Television Watching Play Video Games Vacation in High-Energy Locations Live or Vacation in High Altitudes Enhance the Energy of Your House Work with Candles Work with Paper Sensory Training .............................................................. 189
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