RiverSnake Posted January 13, 2014 Less reading….more practice…..just my opinion. My 2 cents, Peace 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SonOfTheGods Posted January 13, 2014 Your choice! I decided to buy the Mind Light Nei Kung DVD set including the Nei Kung Bible and I am glad that I have both! The Mind Light Nei Kung & Tidal Wave DVD set are just wayyyyyyyyyyy too expensive for me. I still have minor children to attend to, financially, and approaching 52 years old, I don't see Clyman's DVDs in my future, for this lifetime lol I could never be that selfish and pay $4,000 for DVDs just for myself, when that money could be used for my wife and children. So if the Universe/godz decide I need it, it will fall from the heavens (or come up from the ground lol) either way. I found Jerry A. Johnson's Daoist Alchemy online, but it was just a brief synopsis of it, darn it lol. I though for sure it was complete but it's like 4 pages ROFL So at the price of $200, that most likely, will be my choice. But I will wait until I save up the other $100 lol Autumn 2014 be my guess Patience is one of my virues, so I have something to look forward to 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BaguaKicksAss Posted January 13, 2014 I think we got the email discussion all sorted, so all is good . Are you trying to say you are hard headed? Teasing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BaguaKicksAss Posted January 13, 2014 The Mind Light Nei Kung & Tidal Wave DVD set are just wayyyyyyyyyyy too expensive for me. I still have minor children to attend to, financially, and approaching 52 years old, I don't see Clyman's DVDs in my future, for this lifetime lol I could never be that selfish and pay $4,000 for DVDs just for myself, when that money could be used for my wife and children. So if the Universe/godz decide I need it, it will fall from the heavens (or come up from the ground lol) either way. I found Jerry A. Johnson's Daoist Alchemy online, but it was just a brief synopsis of it, darn it lol. I though for sure it was complete but it's like 4 pages ROFL So at the price of $200, that most likely, will be my choice. But I will wait until I save up the other $100 lol Autumn 2014 be my guess Patience is one of my virues, so I have something to look forward to See my PPF for the topic list to make sure if it what you are after . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soaring crane Posted January 13, 2014 these? http://www.amazon.com/Baolin-Wu/e/B001IQZR9E the first one, yes: Total Wellness It's one of those books that should be in everyone's collection regardless. Get it anyway if you haven't got it yet. (used for three bucks) His Feng Shui book is also very interesting, but kind of difficult to make heads or tails of. There's more Qigong in it than Feng Shui, which makes sense, but, well, you don't need it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dainin Posted January 13, 2014 Here are two items I'd recommend, both taught by the founders of the respective systems, and around your price range: Pan Gu Shengong Moving Form Course Chinese Soaring Crane Qigong Kit 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trunk Posted January 13, 2014 So my birthday is coming up soon and my wife gave me $100. (maybe a little extra if I am good. Probably not going to happen though on that last one) So what In Your Opinion is the Best Book Recommendation For Maximum Cultivation Practices? See the link to dragon gate sanctuary in my signature line. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Friend Posted January 13, 2014 What is the next step you want to reach SonOfTheGods? What have you archieved and what is the next step? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soaring crane Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) Chinese Soaring Crane Qigong Kit nice :-) There's an excellent, comprehensive book (and dvd) on SC in German. But, well, it's in German. Edited January 13, 2014 by soaring crane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SonOfTheGods Posted January 14, 2014 What is the next step you want to reach SonOfTheGods? What have you archieved and what is the next step? I have achieved more than I ever thought I could. Therefore, I am not going to limit myself for future spiritual endeavors. The day I stop learning, is the day I will die. In my opinion, this old dog still has some tricks to learn 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BaguaKicksAss Posted January 14, 2014 Fuck books and vids, in person teacher all the way! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Friend Posted January 14, 2014 I have achieved more than I ever thought I could. Therefore, I am not going to limit myself for future spiritual endeavors. The day I stop learning, is the day I will die. In my opinion, this old dog still has some tricks to learn Is there something particulary you have in mind you want to learn? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Friend Posted January 14, 2014 Fuck books and vids, in person teacher all the way! Ehmmmmm you are sure you said "Fuck Book"..... I hope you have googled that one But even in this wording. Oh yes in person, in person.... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SonOfTheGods Posted January 14, 2014 Is there something particulary you have in mind you want to learn? I like to learn new cultivating techniques. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Friend Posted January 14, 2014 I like to learn new cultivating techniques. I do also. The thing is you have different sources to choose if you choose the right book at the right you gain more than which is in the book. This is something I expirience: Actually it is pretty easy to go to amazon or a bookstore. The book that shines the most and more present is it for the moment. Yes and your Tantien is bigger & better for that amount of food you take - indeed 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SonOfTheGods Posted January 14, 2014 I do also. The thing is you have different sources to choose if you choose the right book at the right you gain more than which is in the book. This is something I expirience: Actually it is pretty easy to go to amazon or a bookstore. The book that shines the most and more present is it for the moment. Yes and your Tantien is bigger & better for that amount of food you take - indeed I experienced it the same thank you 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BaguaKicksAss Posted January 14, 2014 Ehmmmmm you are sure you said "Fuck Book"..... I hope you have googled that one But even in this wording. Oh yes in person, in person.... ROFL you get those spam messages in your email too? ROFL I soooo did not catch that one, haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nine tailed fox Posted January 14, 2014 these days even gods have horns the world is surely going to end Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BaguaKicksAss Posted January 14, 2014 My method, watch all the vids, and read the preview on all the books you are interested in. Go by intuition on which resonates with you best . This is even more fun in an in person bookstore! (how that got into PM instead of in the thread I"m not so sure?? I've even been getting enough sleep lately lol) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemstone Posted January 14, 2014 If you find a practice that you find interesting, do a reading to se if it will be right for you in the long run. This can save you a lot of time. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leif Posted January 14, 2014 I like to learn new cultivating techniques. Might be old techniques to you but just in case, for something relatively non-standard: Kuan Yin Magnetic Qigong from Christopher Matsuo that Trunk I think suggested somewhere earlier in this thread already, works with ida/pingala/sushuma and 'cultivates' pineal and pituitary glands. Flying Phoenix has percentage breathing and DVD is low priced (unless one wants to acquire whole system). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SonOfTheGods Posted January 14, 2014 Might be old techniques to you but just in case, for something relatively non-standard: Kuan Yin Magnetic Qigong from Christopher Matsuo that Trunk I think suggested somewhere earlier in this thread already, works with ida/pingala/sushuma and 'cultivates' pineal and pituitary glands. Flying Phoenix has percentage breathing and DVD is low priced (unless one wants to acquire whole system). I have Chris Matsuo's DVDs good stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idquest Posted January 14, 2014 Re Kuan Yin Magnetic Qigong from Christopher Matsuo, can anybody say how safe it is? Has anybody experienced anything unpleasant with this practice? I've been eyeing this DVD for quite some time but couldn't make my mind because of safety. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leif Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) Re Kuan Yin Magnetic Qigong from Christopher Matsuo, can anybody say how safe it is? Has anybody experienced anything unpleasant with this practice? I've been eyeing this DVD for quite some time but couldn't make my mind because of safety. Thanks. This would be best thread to ask in: http://thetaobums.com/topic/21297-kuan-yin-magnetic-qigong/ IMHO it's one of those where you have to be particularly careful, for it's not about filling some empty space in the navel as usual but "frying the brain" Edited January 15, 2014 by Leif Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Green Tiger Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) Sounds like you have most of the things we've suggested so far! I've read Meredith's book and really enjoyed it. Do you already have a T'ai Chi form you practice? If not, you might want to pick one up. These are the T'ai Chi videos I would recommend: Jerry Alan Johnson's Tai Chi: The Empowering Workout Yang Style T'ai-Chi Ch'uan: Warm Ups, Standing Meditation, Ch'i Kung, First Section (volume 1) Yang Style T'ai-Chi Ch'uan Solo Form and Applications (volume 2) Whenever Meredith's Tai Chi PENG video comes out, I'll be getting that as well. Edited January 15, 2014 by Green Tiger 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
