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Thanks Garry, thats more what I had in mind. sent you a PM awhile ago

Yes, but if you were going to spend 200-600$ on a box, wouldn't you want to know whats in it first?

Sillum, Are you able to give us an idea of how the flying phoenix and other meditations/chi kungs in GM Doo Wai's system, like the ones sold on LaRochelle's site, fit together? For example, what the difference in purpose and affect is between flying phoenix, Doo Family meditations, .... Otherwise we're kind of fumbling around in the dark over here.

Thank you Sillum and Garry for your responses. After having tried many different forms of chi kung in the past, I believe that GM Doo Wai's flying phoenix chi kung is very special and powerful. If the other meditations/chi kungs from GM Doo Wai are anwhere near as special and powerful, it is a shame that they are not more widespread and well-known, and that it seems so difficult to get personal instruction in them, affordably. It would be nice if these systems were made more available to the world before dying off and becoming extinct.

WBBM- how do the exercises on the dvd you are putting out differ in purpose and effect from flying phoenix? Trying to get a sense of how GM Doo Wai's different systems he taught relate to each other (the big picture). Also, sent you a PM.

Thanks for chiming in, Sillum. Can you speak to which of the various meditations/chi kungs of GM Doo Wai that are commercially available, flying phoenix and others (on Larochelle's, Rizzo's, and Lacy's site) would be considered the most powerful/highest level?

WBBM- Its not only about FP, there are other chi kungs/meditations originating from GM Doo Wai (some are said to be more powerful than FP). In addition, and no offense, but you don't seem impartial in this matter, as you and Sifu Terry have clearly been mutually endorsing each other (both here and on eachother's websites). As I said, it would be nice if an objective/impartial and informed individual could shed some light on these issues.

I am wondering about this DVD too. It would be nice if someone who was familiar with the entire system of GM Doo Wai (but who wasn't financially invested in one part/product or another) could let people know how they fit together and relate to each other, how effects differ, what is most powerful, etc... Perhaps Sillum could chime in?

Interesting thesis, Bloodywarrior. I don't mean to be overly bold but do you have any actual evidence to support these assertions of yours? I don't claim that, a priori, your argument is entirely without merit, but solely that it would behoove one to more closely investigate some of the tenets on which it rests. Nonetheless, there is a certain succinctness and, dare I say it, directness with which you communicate your points which are not entirely without a certain joie de vivre, if I may so. I look forward to further stimulating discourse on your part.

scroll down- http://www.onecoresystem.com/tai-chi-dvd.html#dvd-pack 12,800 gauss- I know some of you bums are into magnets and tai chi ruler so thought you'd enjoy this

I have been to Mark's shaktipats, too. Curious as to what about it changed your life?

Thank you for the clarification

Would you care to elaborate on that?

Michael, I know some energetic practices also recommend supplementation with quiet sitting/sitting meditation. Is it also recommended or necessary to supplement the Stillness Movement neigong?

Poor Mr. Goninan- poor guy comes here looking for people interested in White Crane and instead he gets 1) an unsolicited devastating critique of his website and 2) a masochist looking for a beating. You guys crack me up!!!

ok, thanks for clearing that up

Michael, I read a post of yours (which I can no longer find) saying that of the practices you teach the tree qigong and walking chiqong are the most rapidly transformational, or something like that, would you mind repeating/reiterating? thanks-

I attended the Stillness Movement seminar in Terra Haute last August where I met Indyjim, who has posted on this thread and is one of Michael's senior students. I believe others have inquired about Stillness Movement and depression and a case report follows. About two weeks ago I contacted Indyjim to request a distant healing for my brother. My brother has been having depression (is on medication for it) for a long time. I often feel when getting off the phone with him like I have stepped into a black cloud. He had just gotten a DUI and I could tell from speaking with him on the phone he was in a very dark place. So I called Indyjim and arranged a distant healing for him. I spoke with my brother the next day and asked him if he felt any difference and he said he felt more positive. I could sense the lightening in his voice. I spoke to him again today, two weeks later, and am very happy about what I heard. He expressed surprise that he has not gotten very depressed or had a tantrum as a result of the DUI, as 'normally' an event like this would have a very negative effect on him and cause him to spiral. He said he didn't know what the cause was (talking to friends who had also had DUIs, getting off a certain mood stabilizer) but he felt a lot more even keeled lately, where before he would usually feel a little happy or a little sad (more often), keeping in mind he's been on anti-depressants. Being on the phone with him today I felt so much more LIGHTNESS in him it made me feel really happy. He even said to me maybe its time for him to grow up and considering the stress he's under daily as he waits to hear what the consequences of the DUI are, I think he's doing great, as it would be stressful for anyone. He may have sounded/felt better than I can recall, EVER. As for myself, after practicing Stillness Movement, most days, for 70ish days now, I feel happier and Lighter and like my constitution has strengthened, and I look forward to the deepening of the results in the future, and hope to attend further seminars with Michael Lomax. Public thanks to Indyjim, I have also gotten distant healings from him in the past and definitely recommend him.

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He is a chi kung master and doctor (subject of the book Mysteries of the Life Force). He's located in Toronto area and apparently offers several-week intensives, curious as to whether anyone here's learned from him or been treated by him?

http://www.wineanthology.com/p-3464-rigas-black-balsam.aspx these guys ship to most states I make my coffee in an aeropress (doesn't get the crema tho) and put a bit of cardamom powder in it as I read this counteracts the adrenal stress from the caffeine (don't know if its true or not)- only use a touch or it tastes foul

Coincidentally, I just received magnesium oil from here http://www.magneticclay.com/store/Departments/Ancient-Minerals-Magnesium-Oil.aspx on the advice of a nurse who said that taking magensium orally limits absorption but by applying the above linked oil topically there is much better absorption

Having never owned a futon, I'm having trouble envisioning this- how about a pic of it

templetao- if you're going to keep removing your posts, why bother posting at all? after all, this is a public forum- have some courtesy!!! Its particularly ridiculous given your signature 'All of my posts and or topics are for the sharing of personal experience and or knowledge that I have acquired with fellow taobum members and guests for free.'

Welcome! To anyone living in Southern California, I highly recommend Master Sio's healings.