25.11.2021

“Daoist Nei Gong: The Philosophical Art of Change” by Damo Mitchell

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"Daoist Nei Gong: The Philosophical Art of Change" by Damo Mitchell
"Nei Gong has been a well-kept secret within the Daoist sects of China for centuries. Based upon the original teachings of the great sage Laozi, it has only ever been taught to close students of the masters chosen as the heads of the ancient orders. This book provides a breakdown of the entire Nei Gong process, and explains in plain English the philosophy which underpins Nei Gong practice, and which is based on the original teachings of the ancient Daoist priests. The methodology of Sung breathing, an advanced meditative practice which has until now been reserved for 'inner-door' students is described, and the book contains an entire set of Qigong exercises accompanied by instructional photographs...>>
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24.11.2021

“Magic: History, Theory, Practice” by Ernst Schertel with annotations by Adolf Hitler

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"Magic: History, Theory, Practice" by Ernst Schertel with annotations by Adolf Hitler
"In May of 2003, Timothy Ryback, the author of Hitler's Private Library: The Books That Shaped His Life had an article published in The Atlantic Monthly. In the article he detailed several of the books held in a portion of Hitler's library at Brown University. Mr. Ryback also mentioned some of the passages Hitler marked in these books. One particular passage was worthy of attention: "He who does not carry demonic seeds within him will never give birth to a new world." That passage appeared in the book Magic: History / Theory / Practice, written by Dr. Ernst Schertel. Schertel was a researcher of alternative sexual practices, nudism, and the occult. After finishing his...>>
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24.11.2021

“The Wakeful Body: Somatic Mindfulness as a Path to Freedom” by Willa Blythe Baker

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"The Wakeful Body: Somatic Mindfulness as a Path to Freedom" by Willa Blythe Baker
"A highly practical and approachable guide to somatic meditation with easy practices for accessing the body's inherent mindfulness, from an expert in somatic meditation. Tap into the wisdom of the body with down-to-earth practices like "Surrendering to the Breath" and "Befriending Feelings" that allow the body to become the source of mindfulness. Willa Blythe Baker introduces meditation practice as the cultivation of a way of being, rather than a way of doing. It is a way of being that is self-aware, self-compassionate, and embodied. This way of being is not limited to practice on the cushion or on the yoga mat—somatic mindfulness is available at any moment, activated by attention to the body's wisdom and...>>
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