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The system of martial arts he created is also still around. http://hoshinbudo.com

Pathnotes is an excellent book. His students and him created a system of internal work called KAP. You can find information on it here. https://www.kundaliniawakeningprocess.com

First book i read on this topic was Farther Shores by Yvonne Kason. It's got some good tidbits in there. The author himself actually had a NDE in a plane crash and that's what prompted his study of the phenomenon. https://www.amazon.com/Farther-Shores-Exploring-Near-Death-Experiences/dp/0595533965/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476893485&sr=8-1&keywords=A+farther+shore

Interesting interview on the author of a book on NDE. Enjoy.

Not true, many were clinically dead and came back.

Many in-depth studies have been done on NDEs.

Faery Teachings by Orion Foxwood. The Fey are quite terribly lovely. https://www.amazon.com/Faery-Teachings-Orion-Foxwood/dp/0979140226/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476804354&sr=8-1&keywords=faery+teachings

It may be beneficial to do some self inquiry into what are you actually seeking in the 1st place.

IME, this statement is bullshit.

This trick can be applied to all kinds of blockages throughout the microcosm. Just fiddle around with the wording and then release the blocks once you find them.

One of the things i love about Chi Kung as a form of meditative-energetic practice is that because it is often rooted in the slow movements of the physical body......it is "idiot proof"....meaning even i could grasp and dedicate myself to it without all of the maddening confusion that can come from trying to wrangle with the monkey mind. A basic practice that circulates energy and cultivates a meditative state:

I am a Massage Therapist whom also practices Medical Qigong and eventually i plan to learn Acupressure. While all of these areas require deep study, they are less intellectual and rely equally on visceral and intuitive knowledge.

Becoming a doctor is a difficult path.

Welcome to TTB neti.

Many types of love there are, each it's own wavelength: http://www.yesmagazine.org/happiness/the-ancient-greeks-6-words-for-love-and-why-knowing-them-can-change-your-life

When your body is completely stretched out and in equilibrium then good body mechanics will come naturally. 1. Sun Salutations 2. Hip Stretches 3. Hamstring Stretches

The path can be quite challenging. Keep trucking fella.

The path can be miraculous and surprising, you have many ideas of where you want to go....but where you end up may be completely different and even more wonderful than you could have imagined. Keep an open mind and a gentle will as you cruise along the path. Most importantly practice daily. Cheers.

If you have a nondual approach to spirituality (which i tend towards) then much of what your talking about is not absolutely relevant. The plants, trees and rocks in your garden can be your sifu and initiator just as much as some form of cosmic godhead.

Removing blockages and breaking down the energy body is the basics, but there are other aspects. Certain deities may confer powers or abilities upon the initiate based on the nature of the deity....or perhaps give knowledge of specific mysteries to that aspect of reality that the deity represents. Some initiations may involve you having an NDE or going into a forest. It depends on your nature and the contacts you are involved with, but of course it usually always means something transformative.

He's burning bright.

You gotta break a few eggs to make an omelet. You gotta break apart your energy body and restructure it for greater gnosis/power. How this is done (or not done) depends on the tradition and Beings involved in the process.

Taking daily salt baths. This will keep your energy body clean......you want to keep the child sheltered from harmful vibrations while it's in its developmental stages. As for practices like Qigong/Meditation....etc....i don't know.

Girls got nice chi.

What kind of treatments do you need?