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Summary: An amazing result from this book
Review: Almost 3 years ago, I had blurred vision in the right eye,from bleeding in retina, related to diabetes. The blood was stagnant, going nowhere. Had done some Qigong before, so had some experience with it. I got Master Kit's book in the mail at the time and, knowing the link in Chinese medicine between the liver and vision, looked in index for liver, and found: "plucking the stars", which I then did, and on waking next day, the eye had cleared about 50%, and the same for the day after! Although a small amount of "debris" has remained in there, which has always been the case any time there's been significant bleeding in it. But thank God it enabled me to escape the surgeon's scalpel (for draining the vitreous). Wasn't sure what rating to give, since I also did one exercise for "inducing Chi", where you get the qi to circulate through the body, causing rocking back and forth, and I followed instructions to the letter, EXCEPT for not doing 5 minutes of brisk walking afterwards. The result is that now any time I stand in a relaxed position, I sway back and forth, with no control over it. Can get quite annoying at times, making it difficult to do the exercises. Wrote to Master Kit on it, but never got reply back. I don't blame him though, must be too busy. Any experienced qigong practicioners out there with any suggestions as to how to alleviate this problem?
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Summary: Chi Kung is an interesting discipline.
Review: Chi Kung (also known as Qi Gong) is an art of stretching for energy and health. More basic than other disciplines, it is also easier to get started and can be done just about anywhere at any time. You can also start again after a layoff without too much pain or agony like other regimine. A worthwhile read.
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Summary: A crappy book
Review: I bought this book to learn something about chi kung. This book is a huge pile of crap. The author's writing style is that of any Jim Jones trying to convert as many dupes as possible to his religious sect. The book lacks objectivity, real information on chi kung or its philosophy, exercises, meditation, massage and its "health benefits". I had to buy three of Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming's books on Chi Kung (or Qi Gong) to get a perception of it. These books I bought have more on the philosophy, history, exercises, meditation, breathing, essence, massage, etc. than this book has. However, the books on this topic lack a lot of basics on medicine, physical education and training, kinesiology, philosophy, general science, and real meditation (trascendental) knowledge. All this is essential to to distinguish fact and knowledge from quakery. This book of Kiew Kit is full of personal accounts that do not prove anything and a bunch of "imagine" phrasing that is unsubstantial and superfluous. I couldn't get beyond the first chapters because so much baloney makes me sleepy.
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Summary: Not a bad starting point for beginners...
Review: I disagree with the assessment made by 'Carlos'. I would not rate this book as among the top Chi Gong books but it is sufficiently detailed to give you an idea of Chi Gong and how to breath, perform the exercises, etc. There is little that is 'cultish' about this book. In fact, Mr. Wong de-emphasizes any spiritual aspects of Chi Gong and invites the reader to appreciate the physical benefits of Chi Gong. That said, it is still best to learn and practice Chi Gong with a qualified instructor and in a group. My experience has been that the instructor's energy aids tremendously in advancing the student in this practice. It is interesting to read about Chi Gong, good to practice it and better to have guidance from a teacher in person.
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Summary: chi kung for health & vitality- by wong kiew kit
Review: I have been doing the exercise laid down in this book in my youth with knowing the main benefit from it and its origin. Now I Know and this is very helpful. I have derived a lot from these exercise without being aware of it, I will recommend this book to anyone interested in Health and vitality.The book is well written and easy to understand with the included illustrations. Good luck
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Summary: I like his enthusiasm...
Review: Kit's book is a very good starting point for someone getting into internal arts. He does a good job of presenting the basic exercises (really, the ones that do the most are really basic and that might be why they work) for Qigong while giving a good overview of the "why's".Well worth the price and something that can be readily loaned out to people who are "just notice you have some zafu's lying around" and want to talk about Qigong...It appears after reading this book they usually seek out a teacher and start practicing.
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Summary: Reading & Reading books not for Chi kung
Review: The only way to learn tai ji quan is being with a master, looking him doing the form. Doing all the parts that conform tai ji included chi kung but with a teacher cause is the best option to feel the art. I think reading books are not the solution so the best is empty your mind of reading and reading and do the task with someone who knows something about it, not necessary a master, all we can learn with others...
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Summary: Full of Vital Information
Review: This book is excellent for both novices and experts alike. Not only does Sifu Wong discuss (and clearly explain) Chi Kung sets, he delves into the history of this aicent Chinese art. The best thing about this book, however, is this: Sifu Wong does not lie to the reader! He clearly states that one cannot become a Chi Kung master (or even a good practitioner) simply by reading his book. One must study with a genuine Chi Kung master to fully benifit from Chi Kung training. However, this does not mean one cannot learn a great deal from this book. Even if a person were to practice these sets as a "gentle exercise," rather than true Chi Kung, he would still receive many great benifits from his daily practice (this I know from personal experience). I would reccomend this book to anyone who is interested in Chi Kung practice.
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Summary: Full of Vital Information
Review: This book is excellent for both novices and experts alike. Not only does Sifu Wong discuss (and clearly explain) Chi Kung sets, he delves into the history of this aicent Chinese art. The best thing about this book, however, is this: Sifu Wong does not lie to the reader! He clearly states that one cannot become a Chi Kung master (or even a good practitioner) simply by reading his book. One must study with a genuine Chi Kung master to fully benifit from Chi Kung training. However, this does not mean one cannot learn a great deal from this book. Even if a person were to practice these sets as a "gentle exercise," rather than true Chi Kung, he would still receive many great benifits from his daily practice (this I know from personal experience). I would reccomend this book to anyone who is interested in Chi Kung practice.
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: Very straighforward. This is the first practical book that I've read (and I've read quite a few) that doesn't imbed the useful with the arcane.
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