25.11.2021

“The Four Dragons: Clearing the Meridians and Awakening the Spine in Nei Gong” by Damo Mitchell

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"The Four Dragons: Clearing the Meridians and Awakening the Spine in Nei Gong" by Damo Mitchell
"Within the context of a larger discussion of Dao Yin, Damo Mitchell teaches and explains the Dragon Dao Yin exercises, a set of four short sequences designed to work with the subtle energies of the spine and lead pathogenic energies out of the body. More 'Yang' in nature than Qi Gong, Dao Yin focuses on outwards movements and strong internal cleansing. The book highlights this important distinction and covers the theory, history and development of Dao Yin exercises, as well as the relationship between Chinese medical theory and Dao Yin training. One chapter is devoted to problems related to stagnation and the flow of Qi, and explains the different causes and forms of stagnation. Later...>>
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25.11.2021

“Daoist Reflections from Scholar Sage” by Damo Mitchell et al

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"Daoist Reflections from Scholar Sage" by Damo Mitchell et al
"This collection of fascinating short reads on Daoist thought, including Chinese medicine brings together some of the most popular articles from the Scholar Sage online magazine, alongside new material from Damo Mitchell. It includes: · How the teaching of the 'three worms' (Sanchong) demonstrates the way Daoism pulls together models of the physical, energetic, spiritual and psychological · A translation of and commentary on the Classic of Breath and Qi Consolidation, an important Daoist classical poem that discusses the relationship of Jing and Qi in the body · The importance of the pineal gland in Daoist alchemical thought · The internal alchemy of Fire, Water, Dragon and Tiger · The meaning behind the pairs of Fu Dogs often seen...>>
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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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