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You cannot expect to start intense exercise from scratch and suddenly become a super athlete. Your body will ache and you will feel tired. It is simply a matter of slowly increasing your workload over a period of time. My advice would be to keep at it as the benefits of physical fitness far outweigh the work involved to reach it. And being nearly 40 does not count as an excuse to give up.

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Take a look at The Charisma Myth by Olivia Fox Cabane http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009AT821G/ref=oh_d__o06_details_o06__i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is indeed a deep question to ponder. With my own practice of meditation I like to think that I am working towards a gradual falling away of negative emotion, returning as it were to the state of the uncarved block. I have had some success and whilst I could not say that I am free from the grip of anger I would say that its hold over me is much lighter than in the past. As regards cats question as to whether we can just say no to the hate as it arises in us? I would have to answer no as regards myself. I could only regard hate as an emotion - which makes it difficult for the rational mind to deal with.

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Welcome Mewz. You will find much of interest in the Taoist Textual Studies sub-forum. Good luck.

Here is an old saying from Yorkshire that may be of interest. A Yorkshiremans Advice to his Son. "See all, hear all, say nowt. Eat all, drink all, pay nowt. And if ever thou does owt for nowt, Allus do it for thysen."

We still have Instructors up in Geordie Land so should you ever feel the urge to give it another go..................

One should aim for a state of homeostasis as regards the balance of yin and yang as cat says. The thread gives no clue as to why there is a wish to increase yang so it is difficult to offer advice.

If you are based in Germany you could do worse than checking out Ismet Himmet. http://www.wdp-world.com/workshops-with-ismet-himmet.html

I would recommend Tony Swanson and the Taoist Arts Organisation teaching the Li Family system of Taoist health and martial arts. http://www.taoistarts.org/

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Welcome Jadespear. I agree with Cheya regarding the check up. I would also add that therte is no real substitute for a good teacher if you are able to find one. Good luck and best wishes.

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Here is a demonstration of Li Style Tai Chi performed by Romina Naito in Jesmond Dene, Newcastle. You will have to click in YouTube to watch it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMGqrH0rPuo

How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World a handbook for personal liberty by Harry Browne. http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Found-Freedom-Unfree-World/dp/0380004232/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372232930&sr=8-1&keywords=how+to+be+free+in+an+unfree+world Anyone who is interested in the idea's of Ayn Rand will enjoy this book which explores very much her philosophy of rational self interest. Clearly written in a simple and straightforward manner it explores and identifies the false beliefs with which we are programmed and shows clearly how we are better able to live in a state of intelligent selfishness. Recommended.

Don't worry. I will take what is of value and leave the rest.

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These involuntary movements are generally called kriyas. I have experienced them during meditation but also during the practice of certain forms of Qigong. The following video may be of interest as the lady concerned gives her experience of kriyas.

This is where explanation can become difficult. If we do or practice anything then obviously we have some aim or objective to our activity. I take the view that it is better by far not to be obsessed by the goal but simply to proceed with proper practice. I could liken it to the Taoist objective of returning to the state of the uncarved block or perhaps wu-wei, action without intent.

The quote will mean different things to diferent people. I take the view that the path itself is as important as the destination. I can best explain this by yet another quote "Think not of the harvest but only of proper sowing." Too often we become disheartened at the thought of how far we have yet to go whilst remaining oblivious of how far we have already gone. It seems to be very much the human condition. So I practice but do not worry overmuch at any thought of reward. The effect of this is like a load being lifted from your shoulders.

"Myself when young did eagerly frequent Doctor and Saint, and heard great Argument About it and about; but evermore Came out by the same Door as in I went." by Omar Khayyam (11th Century)

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Very interesting. Thank you.