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Summary: The Bible for Chi Seekers
Review: I've read and applied the teachings in Mr. Lam's book, and had the good fortune to study with him, albeit briefly. Based on my experience, and on the unanimous opinions of some high-level tai chi teachers, Lam is the Real Deal. The book's practices are safe and potent. They work as a kind of general tonic, curing what ails you, infusing energy, strength and vitality. Nothing here is complicated or subject to misunderstanding. Lam's book is clear and the exercises are almost impossible to do incorrectly. Whether you want improved health, energy, vitality, sexual stamina and desire, fighting skill or all of the above, The Way of Energy belongs in your hands.
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Summary: Best book for begginers
Review: In just 8 months of practicing Chi kung daily it has changed my life. It all started me being a freediver(apnea/breath hold diver). This book is highly recomended by one of the champ freedivers most respected guru's of apnea, Eric Fattah. The reason we practice chi gong is that over a period of months you breathe deeper and for some reason over time you can hold your breath longer underwater and explore the mysteries of the ocean on one single breath!!!
Little did I know that besides increasing my breath holds, Chi gong centers you as a person, gives you tremendous amounts of energy, creativity, improved immune system and many other positive things for generating energy and being healthier. I've also become a more patient individual and now have the capacity to read books for hours; also my character/personality has improved(emotional intelligence), being less impulsive and thinking before acting.
Some teachers here in NY charge $100 a month and up to $30 a personal session or even more. After reading this book, and interviewing a couple of teachers; this book in so many ways offers much more for those sessions; don't get me wrong a teacher is always important to correct your postures but for a begginer you can't go wrong with this book to introduce yourself in this powerful and ancient practice.
Sincerely,
Roberto Zuniga
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Summary: High volume, low content
Review: Standing meditation is hard to practice, and even harder
to teach, because zhan zhuang is a path of self-discovery,
not of "knowledge-transfer".The technique is so simple that just several lessons (or
a few pages of explanations) cover it all. Now what? Now
the student has to practice, practice and practice again to
understand what he had been taught. The teacher DOES know
much more than the student, but his understanding can't be
"passed", "transferred" or taught in any way -- not even
by reading books :-) So when you buy a 200 page book that explains only standing
meditation, prepare to find there 10 to 20 pages of useful
information, and a lot of "filler" -- inspirational poetry,
beautiful photographs, history and propaganda. The filler
is of good quality, but the content could be summarized on
just a few pages.
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Summary: Don't be fooled.
Review: The exercises in this book look so simple, that they can't possibly be effective - WRONG! Having practised Qigong and TaiChi for several years now, this is one technique that has definitely worked for me - I have a lot more energy and my immune system is stronger than ever. But to get results - you have to practice regulary/daily. I'm just as guilty sometimes, but believe me, try this daily for a couple of months and you'll be sold. But remember that to learn properly you should find yourself a good teacher. Otherwise it's like learning to ride a bike from a book...but a great introduction and you'll have those stabilers off your bike in no time!
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Summary: A beginner's golden guide
Review: This book has become a "golden guide" to beginning qigong (energy-work) training and the simple but powerful standing exercises developed by the great Internal Arts master Wang Zhang Zhai at the beginning of the last century. It is not only easy to follow and learn but the exercises are safe to practice if following author guidelines. It is also a historical find for students of "stake standing" (Zhan Zhuang-JAN-JOONG)since it recaps efforts in this direction for centuries. I have used this book and recommended it to classes of martial arts students and health enthusiasts since it's publication. One of the best buys in paperback in the entire field.
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Summary: Interested in Actually Practicing Chi Kung? Buy This Book!
Review: This is an awesome book, and I have seen many of its type. "The Way of Energy" stands out significantly. For starters, the book is beautifully rendered: the high-quality binding, the more expensive thick, "shiny" pages, the readability of the text, the wonderful pictures and drawings- all are first rate. Whoever did the layout and graphic design on this book did an amazing job. It is a pleasure to hold, read and refer to. Of course, all of this means nothing if the contents don't measure up, but the writing and explanations are as clear and thorough as the book is beautiful. Master Lam obviously knows what he's talking about, and even though I study standing meditation under a very skilled instructor, the book still offered me tidbits of information that nicely supplemented (as well as supported) my in-class instruction. It wasn't just a repeat of what I thought I already knew. The pictures of Master Lam in each position are beautifully photographed, and make the correct execution of the form crystal clear. I especially appreciated the chapter explaining the physical problems one might (and probably will) experience when starting to learn to "stand like a tree," complete with a chart showing what percentage of people experienced each symptom. (I was very relieved to learn that the pain I have been experiencing lately in an old wound is a common side-affect of beginning this energy work!) In fact, the disclosure that pain is indeed to be expected encouraged me to push through it rather than decide that standing meditation "wasn't for me." The book makes clear the many benefits of daily practice, and Master Lam is a living example of them. In addition to the many photographs and drawings showing proper form, scattered throughout the book are artful photographs of trees and poems about trees that nicely set a meditative mood. I highly recommend this masterful work to anyone interested in the internal martial arts, or in meditation in general. It is solely responsible for getting me to practice every day, and I am already seeing (and feeling) the results.
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Summary: One of the Best Qigong Books
Review: This is one of the best books on Qigong available, and is indispensible for anyone wanting to learn the Zhan Zhuang Standing Meditation system, the most powerful of Qigong practices (if you don't know what this is but are interested in Qigong this is a perfect introduction and all you need to know to get started).
While it's true the book does have a lot of "filler", this may be a necessity of the publishing market, and the "filler" as one reviewer noted is of high quality. This book, as an instruction and reference on the Zhan Zhuang postures, is the most in-depth, detailed explanation of the practice and forms I have seen, with great easy-to-follow illustrations and excellent instruction on mind focus during practice. It also includes a version of the Qigong movement exercise set known as the "Eight Brocades" which are also very effective. The book is suitable for both beginners and those more experienced and I very highly recommend it.
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Summary: Prepare yourself for a unique experience
Review: Well, I purchased this book after purchasing "The Way of Healing". I think I did the right thing. The exercices presented by Mr. Chuen in "The Way of Energy" are more demanding, and necessite a good preparation for one to perform them. Then, starting with the exercices presented in the book "The Way of healing" is good, and prepare yourself in doing more advanced exercices. A hint for you: pay a LOT of attention to your breath in doing the exercices. In doing this, and practicing Mr. Chuen exercices, you will have some incredible body experiences: you will feel very very warm, your nostrils will be completely unblocked, you will fill some pain that will disappear after standing up for more than 20 minutes, and a lot more. I didn't know anything about Zhan Zuang exercices. Now, I am a big fan of it, and I strongly recommend for those who want to have more endurance, stamine, a much better health and a happiest life. Do not only read the book. DO PRACTICE THE EXERCICES, better if for more than 3 years, daily. You will not believe what will happen to you...
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Summary: Look no further !!
Review: When I bought this book about 10 years ago, my neck and shoulders were so tight and painful that I could hardly focus on anything else. Ergonometric adjustments at my desk didn't help. Yoga didn't help. I didn't want to type at all. Within a few weeks of doing the basic exercises provided in this book, I was beginning to feel relief ... and hope. After a month or so, I was nearly back to 100%. Now, 10 years later, I haven't had any serious problems since in my neck or shoulders when typing. When I feel myself getting tension there, it's a reminder to return to the exercises described in this book. The basic, warm-up exercises are sufficient to help me if I'm in a hurry. They only take about 15 minutes and are easy to remember. They're not a strain in the way some yoga exercises can be. After less than 10 minutes of doing this chi kung, I begin to feel re-energized: that happens almost every time I do them. Of all the health practices I've tried, this one delivers the most and all through this book. No classes, no mystical grasping of some nameless form. I just did what was described and it worked. Sorry if this sounds too good to be true. I hope it works as well for you as it has for me.
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Summary: This book is a MUST for those wishing to develop CHI
Review: When I first started reading this book, I couldn't believe the easy methods portrayed by Master Lam. Master Lam has included excellent technical drawings, expected effects and results, and even a guide to what might happen over the first six weeks of training. I find the exercises extremely simple and relaxing, while at the same time, I know I am building up my internal stamina(chi), as well as my mental control. You really notice the effects within the first week, and I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a more energetic body and mind.
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