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I really like AOR Ortho-Core. A lot of good stuff in there and well worth the price!

I've had some really good experiences with the Colon Cleanse kit from Blessed Herbs. You mix organic apple juice with a mixture which includes psyllium husk, bentonite clay, apple pectin and your choice of ginger root or peppermint. You also take a digestive stimulator that has a variety of herbs including chinese rhubarb. I'm not sure if it's common with other cleanses but each bowel movement was such a release that it stimulated some major bliss! I was looking forward to every trip to the can! They also have a more comprehensive internal cleanse kit which addresses each of the organs more specifically. Highly recommended!

I have battled with this problem for many years. It seems for me when I don't get enough rest and sleep, my will is weaker and I'm more likely to get caught up in negative thought patterns, resenting the whole world including myself for preventing me from getting enough rest. At least for me, dreaming has much to do with it. We all need to dream but with my 12th house moon there is a certain amount a dreaming that needs to be done every night for me to be emotionally (as well as all levels) balanced. If I go more than 1 night of sleeping less than 7 hours, I'm in trouble. I'm certainly envious of those who can live on 6 hours or less every night and still be happy and energetic. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a prevalent issue among a few close friends as well. I have numerous theories of why but that's a whole different story

A friend of mine cured a case of chlamydia with MMS...

I've been following Wilcock since 2003 and his message is important. It's really irrelevant if he's connected with Cayce or not, his research deserves its own merit. The Cayce readings certainly are interesting though...

Hi Carson, I'm glad it was helpful It's definitely an ongoing process... personally and collectively. I believe the patriarchy is in decline and along with it distorted ideals of what it means to be a man and a woman and also changing our relationship to Creation altogether. To me, the more in harmony we are with nature, the healthier are our expressions of Being. Right now we are not living in harmony with nature (obviously) but I'm optimistic we're moving in the right direction

Hi Carson, I resonate with much of what you're talking about here... going through much of same throughout my life. Some preliminary ideas I've come across have much to do with archetypes. There are both light and dark sides to masc and fem. What I've learned to do is focus on the positive masc traits (more mature masc energy rather than immature manifestations like stubbornness and combativeness, etc) and develop those qualities. Things like courage, strength, decisiveness, confidence, skill, responsibility... When you can embody these qualities, you'll likely become very secure in your masculinity It also takes much introspection to realize the root of your insecurities on a deep level. A lot of issues can be from the suppression of fem energy... it takes a lot of strength to allow it to flow freely, especially for a male. 2 books that have been considerably helpful to me: King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine by Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette Way of the Superior Man by David Deida Andrew

I attended one of Glenn's workshops back in 2005 so that was my first real experience with REAL energy. Many advanced people there... I was floating by the end. Been practicing qi gong and yoga since then, joined Santiago's KAP level 1 in Oct/08 after I had already dedicated myself to doing some of Glenn's practices daily since Sep/08. I can honestly say that by the time I had been a good month into KAP, I was feeling like a different person (in a good way). Santiago's transmissions to me were loud and strong and the practices felt like they were actually doing something. Since then, I've noticed that I'm MUCH more sensitive to energy, more intuitive, generally happier, and sex has been out of this world! Santiago has been one of the most sincere, generous, and powerful teachers I have come across and I am very grateful to be working with him. But I think all of that is obvious to anyone open enough.. I honestly haven't been too good with my practices since coming back from a Vipassana retreat but I'm signed up for KAP 2 and can't wait to get started. There's no guarantee with kundalini... to me much progress in this life has much to do with what you ALREADY have accomplished in previous lifetimes. I haven't gone through it yet this time around but some weird things have started..

So if one is born under a 'yin' sign, should they emphasize more on 'yang' to balance it out? Or perhaps live in tune with what you're born under? I'll have to investigate. Thanks for the info

Hi Durkhrod, Do you have any more info on this yin/yang configuration as it relates to your year of birth? Thanks

His name is Master Zhang Jin Fa and the site is here. Unfortunately he returned to China this past September and due to his age, it's uncertain if he'll return. One of his close students still takes care of his house though and we still practice together. Do you know of any others in Vancouver?

Mystress Angelique runs the Fire Serpent Tantra school and I've been studying it on and off since I met her at the KAP workshop w/ Glenn Morris a few years ago. Her focus is Matriarchal so a lot of it has to do with learning how to surrender to Goddess and recognizing your own inner divinity, etc. Getting and staying grounded seems to be a foundation of the whole course and I've benefited quite a lot by doing her grounding exercise. It's especially important while reading her stuff because the website really is shakti-charged and it can be a bit disorienting sometimes (but fun ). The course itself starts at a very basic level going over the nature of consciousness (mostly Jungian), karma, the chakra system and so forth so it might be sort of review for most on this forum. But it does have some very good meditations though and other material definitely worth reading. Tummo initiation is not part of Level 1 curriculum so I suppose if you want it you'll have to arrange something separately. I'm not even sure if she does tummo initiations anymore (perhaps one of her students does?), check the website. The initiation itself doesn't involve any sort of technique on your part, just be open to receive and the rest is taken care of by her. The energy is definitely felt and I had some good heat in my belly for weeks after the initiation. She emphasizes to drink a lot of water as the fire burns a lot of impurities and karma (its main purpose). If you want more details just give me a PM. Overall I've found her to be powerful, generous and wise but she's definitely still human.

I had a tummo initiation from Mystress Angelique (Serpent Tummo) back in 2005 and I would say it was a really good experience. She's k-awakened and has a LOT of energy and it seems whatever she touches gets some sort of shaktipat. Even her websites transmit shakitpat! Regarding the Reiki Tummo, I have the book but have not experienced it. Apparently Mystress Angelique provided the inspiration of the technique to the author.

This is just a quick coles notes version. I'm not too sure what's in level 3 (if there is one) but I hope this helps.

Bola (Soup, Fyuti, Gnayse) and Tetsu Inoue (Ambient Otaku, Organic Cloud) are a few favourites...

I've wondered about this question as well. It seems to me that if one was very advanced in qi gong or something, it would be natural to think that their sperm would kind of be super-charged in a way (perhaps a spiritual way) and that it would bring some sort of benefit to a potential child. I'm also pretty convinced that unresolved karmic issues can be passed on through generations and perhaps even lineages. This even applies without the reincarnation model as these unresolved issues can come through cellular memory. But I'm under the impression that you won't get the same child no matter what. For example, I don't think you would get the same soul in a child when you're 18 as when you're 35 and have had 17 years of chi gong experience. I think you would be a totally different person after 17 years of chi gong and thus would attract a different soul to be your child. My 2 cents anyway....

Hey all, I've been contemplating this issue of the amount of chi we are able to store in our bodies. It seems that each individual has a certain 'capacity' or maximum level of chi that they can handle at a certain moment. It's a given that the more we practice, the more our capacity increases to handle more and more chi. We all know that various exercises can generate a lot of chi but the question is, what methods or activities are best at increasing our bodies' capacity to actually store the energy we generate? And what are the limiting factors, ie what variables compromise our ability to store chi? It's no secret that the food we ingest can affect our energetic state and thus our ability to retain chi and our environment plays an important role as well. And that buried emotional problems can siphon away our energy without us being aware of it. I'd love to hear what others have been doing to increase their chi-holding capacity and also what they've been doing to limit their loss of chi. edit: I've heard even small things like not showering for an hour or two after practice, self-massage, can make a big difference. My qi gong teacher always recommended sitting meditation for same amount of standing, "Earn chi through standing, then put it in the bank through sitting"

Hi Growant, Our sitting meditation (after standing) usually consists of a specific mudra with a specific mantra (there are very many) and it depends on which standing posture we used. Often we use "OM MANI PADME HUM" and circulate the energy in a circle but he has stated that simply sitting in stillness with a mudra and mantra is enough to store the chi gathered through standing. Sure, it does depend on the system you're following but I would have to assume you to be very advanced if extremely poor dietary habits have no ill effect towards your overall health. I'm sure average joes would be better off eating their veggies once in a while

Indeed... I agree, it seems that much of what we do in our practice is to release that which binds us, including our beliefs, attitudes, grudges, expectations, etc. The more space, the more flow of energy, the less we feel the need to "retain". thanks

Interesting perspective, haven't really thought of it that way, thanks

More Lower mainland folk? I thought I was the only one! Do you do any local practicing?

Cool. I still wouldn't mind the level 1 course materials (which I can pay for) so that I will be on the same page, so to speak. edit: As the content hasn't changed, I already have the course materials (audio cd, manual) from previous workshop. I'm all set! Say hi to Glenn for me!

Hi Santiago, Regarding the workshop with Glenn, I experienced a fundamental change in how I feel and perceive energy. Although I did not have shaktipat with Glenn, I received a form of shaktipat from others who were also leading the workshop. I also met my Qi Gong master there whom I have been training with since then (in Vancouver, BC). Up to now, I've had some pretty serious episodes of bliss lasting anywhere from moments to a few hours but no serious 'k' rumblings. I'd consider myself quite energy sensitive but I do not claim to have special powers or anything of the sort. I've recently embarked on a new practice routine that is turning things up quite a bit that incorporates a lot of Glenn's material. I'd really like to know what improvements have been made since then. I'm also a past student of Umaa Tantra so I'm also curious of updates to your "guru's" manual (as if it needs improvement ) I really don't want to miss anything so I think I want to do level 1 again. Looking forward to class! Much gratitude, Andrew

Hi Santiago, Sorry for repeating the question but I attended a level 1 KAP with Glenn Morris in 2005. Do you recommend I take the level 1 again considering it has been revised? Or can I jump straight into level 2?? Thanks!!

Hey all, This is highly synchronistic as I have recently embarked on a routine of dedicated celibacy and meditation/chi gong practice. I also wondered if I would do myself any harm by doing this (I plan for around 30 days) but I would let the experience guide me (but at least go 3 weeks, my previous personal best). I'm on day 11 right now and I feel very good. I'm doing a version of the Microcosmic Orbit exercise every morning and I feel that it is allowing the energy to move around and I feel less "plugged" than past experiments. I also find that I've been a lot less horny although I am a little more sensitized towards female energy. The energy flow I feel now is very apparent and pretty constant (up spine into head and throughout body). I still get morning wood now and then but to subside an erection, concentrate on the 'ming-men' point directly opposite the naval on the spine and guide the sexual energy to that point. It seems to work quite well. It's pretty seamless at the moment but I do not recommend suppression. If the desire is too strong, let it loose. I've been advised the same from one with experience learning the hard way. You should at least be doing some form of activity that works with energy. Even regular exercise helps but specific meditation/yoga/chi gong will work the best. I'm not in a relationship right now so it's doable but I suppose it would be much more difficult if there was a woman around trying to seduce you