Table Of ContentThe secrets of the universe are within you
The Taoists have a saying that to die at 120 years is to die young. When you master the
art of Chi Gung, not only will you add quality years to your life, but your life will
become more magickal.
Chi Gung is a book of magick unlike any you've seen before. There are no spells,
incantations or exotic equipment. Instead you will find a variety of simple yet
challenging exercises that allow you to open the secret power of the cosmos within you.
By learning to coordinate your breathing with various postures and conscious
awareness, you can increase your personal chi supply so that you can slow the aging
process ... alter your metabolism ... heal yourself of minor ailments ... communicate with
plants and animals ... move objects with your mind ... withstand cold, heat, and pain ...
even read someone's spirit.
Ultimately, you can manipulate chi without focusing on your breath or moving your
muscles in specific patterns. In fact, eventually you can learn how to move and transmit
chi instantly, anywhere and anytime, using only your mind.
This book reveals the secrets of the universe. These secrets-known to mystics,
magicians, witches, sorcerers and shamans throughout the ages-are so simple that
anyone can learn them. Yet they are so powerful that seers and sages spend lifetimes to
master them. In ancient China, knowledge of these secrets required payment of either a
king's treasury or life itself.
Your secret store of unlimited power is waiting to be opened. Unlock it today with
Chi Gung.
About the Author
L. V. (Lily) Carnie has devoted her life to the study and daily practice of TwoSpirit
(Berdache) shamanism and the ancient Chinese art of Chi Gung. She has found that these
two esoteric disciplines have helped her realize her potential as both a healer and
energy specialist. She lives her art in everything she does. Her expertise in Chi Gung
comes from practicing the art on a daily basis while learning from a variety of teachers.
In addition to Chi Gung, her interests include practicing a variety of indigenous
esoteric magickal systems, as well as Tanzanian Drunken Chimpanzee-Style Kung Fu.
She likes belly dancing, fencing, stunt kite flying, and sewing, and enjoys playing
musical instruments such as the Celtic lap harp, fiddle, and penny whistle for the
animals and plants living in wild places.
She spends the majority of her time healing plants, animals, and people as she
encounters them. She also teaches Chi Gung and Two-Spirit shamanism to anybody who
is interested in learning.
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Dedication
This book is dedicated to my partner Annie for believing in me,
to Dwight for teaching me about curiosity and scientific exploration,
to Doug and Doug for all the late-night talks, and extensive letter reading,
to Robert and April for showing me what true friendship really means.
and to Randall, my chi buddy.
I would also like to thank my editor, Amy Rost, for all her help, advice, and friendship.
L. V. CARNIE
Chinese Healing,
Energy, and
Natural Magick
List of Exercises .................................................. xi
Part One
Introduction ........................................................ 3
History and Definition of Chi Gung
Is This the Real Chi Gung?
Ways to Learn Chi Gung
Is Chi Gung the Only Way to Master Energy?
Is Chi Gung Magick?
What Can You Do With Chi Gung?
Training Sequence ............................................ 25
Beginning Principles and Theories .............. 27
What Are Wai Dan and Nei Dan?
What Are Meridians and Cavities?
What Are Yin and Yang?
What Are the Five Elements?
The Three Regulations .................................... 45
Regulating Your Mind
Regulating Your Body
Regulating Your Breath
Beginning Exercises ............................................................ 65
What Does Chi Feel Like?
Warm-Up Exercises
How to Do Still Wai Dan Chi Gung
How to Do Moving Wai Dan Chi Gung
How to Do Nei Dan Chi Gung
Warm-Down Exercises
Part Two
Physical Training .............................................................. 115
Walking Barefoot
Swimming Underwater
Massaging with Chi
Whirling
Zhan Zhuang
Freestyle Tai Chi Chuan
Cold Water Swimming and Bathing
Snow Baths
Belly Dancing
Mental Training ................................................................ 137
Record Your Dreams
Develop Your Intuition
Discover Multiple Solutions to Problems
Think Positively
Master Skills Using Visualization
Emotional Training ........................................................ 143
Cultivate Patience
Explore Your Sexuality
Develop Your Self-Confidence
Form Friendships Based on the Person
Expose Yourself to as Much as Possible
Spend Time with Children
Health Training ................................................................ 151
Follow a Proper Diet
Exercise
Stretch
Limit Smoking, Drinking, and Drugs
Activity Training .............................................................. 163
Play Musical Instruments
Listen to Music
Color, Draw, and Paint
Play Games
Collect Things Based on Intuition
Fly Kites
Train with Martial Arts Weapons
Go Fly Fishing
Carry a Chi Bag
Limit Television Watching
Play Video Games
Vacation in High-Energy Locations
Live or Vacation in High Altitudes
Enhance the Energy of Your House
Work with Candles
Work with Paper
Sensory Training .............................................................. 189
