EarthDragon Posted September 8, 2014 I want to try this every morning to see what happens! I have no where to start. Hows this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soaring crane Posted September 8, 2014 Looks perfect. Twenty minutes is just right. The pre- and post-exercises are very important. I like his voice, too :-) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silent thunder Posted September 8, 2014 echo that on the pre and post exercises, very important... have fun 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seeker of Wisdom Posted September 8, 2014 I started recently myself, really recommend 'Daoist Nei Gong' by Damo Mitchell. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soaring crane Posted September 8, 2014 I suggest sticking with a solid routine as in the OP for a good solid twelve months before getting into things like neigong via book.My thinking is that the most important elements in advanced practices are discipline and consistency. It's better to develop them first, otherwise you run a pretty high risk of either failing completely later on, or thinking that you've reached a level that you're miles away from. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackfinger Posted September 9, 2014 cognisant of Soaring Crane's post above, I second the recommendation for Damo Mitchell's Nei Gong.... It contains the Ji Ben qi gong set which is a complete c.30min routine which should be performed regularly. The book is very clear on building a solid physical foundation, but also allows this to be put into the context of broader nei gong work. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soaring crane Posted September 9, 2014 well, nothing against Mitchell or against reading books, or expanding knowledge, but I think the routine posted in the OP is every bit as effective as the set described in the book, and the instruction is spot-on, imo. But, regardless what I think, D Mitchell writes in the introduction of his book, "I ... come to realise that people move into Nei Gong training when the time is right for them. It is more of a calling than anything else." So, the author's own suggestion seems to be that EarthDragon will follow his heart, with or without our input :-) One last quibbling point from me: I actually prefer Tom Bisio's "Decoding the Dao" for getting a clear understanding of the history, background and techniques of Daoist cultivation. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EarthDragon Posted September 9, 2014 Thank you all for your input! Simplicity is the ultimate goal and I believe in the routine above... Something about it feels right 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
