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Came across a flyer at my local coffee house/cafe advertising for Golden Shield QiGong. They seem to have a national network of teachers. Anybody have knowledge or experience with this system? Thanks.

This has been my primary practice for several years.

https://www.amazon.com/PROOF-Heretic-Mysticism-Yves-Cadoux/dp/B07QZV3MD7/ref=sr_1_6?crid=30VI1YAFC6BDW&dchild=1&keywords=yves+cadoux&qid=1588118084&sprefix=yves+cad%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-6 Picked up this last year. Really tough read. Lot's of 'this is the goal', but very very little guidance or practice on how to get there. The second half of the book is a treatise of the Gospel of Thomas. The author repeats himself to the point of distraction.

Hi Trunk! In Yin Yoga I was taught to use a basic square pranayama breathing pattern. Equal time duration of inhale, hold, exhale, hold. Have used this with all poses in the Yin repertoire.

So it's been several years at least since I've been here. Seems like I'd check in and the site was down. Found a few of you on Facebook. So much has happened in the meantime. I probably won't post too much, but it's fun to have the site up and read.

Here you go: http://www.amazon.com/Pharmako-Poeia-Revised-Updated-Herbcraft/dp/1556438052/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1454199782&sr=1-1&keywords=dale+pendell This is the first book in a set of three. I own all three, invaluable if you are considering the poison plant path. Highly recommend reading all three.

Years ago, before there was any inkling of this path I'm on now, life was pretty difficult. Lots of anxiety, stress etc. Nothing that most of us haven't faced, but it was taking a toll on me. I picked up Your Erroneous Zones at a used book store and read it. Dr. Dwyer's advice was timely and very helpful at that stage in my life. Regardless of how his career evolved, I will always be thankful for Dr. Dwyer. Safe travels towards the light.

I have read the entire Dale Pendell trilogy. If you are thinking of working with poisonous plants, read them. Then read them again. If you are not contemplating working with poison, read them anyway:)

Thanks for sharing your article.

I've been to several yoga nidra classes. Some have been better than others. I've found that the intonation of the voice makes a difference for me. I had downloaded a version that has limited success for me. My house is not ideal these days for deep meditative practice, my high energy dog just doesn't get it. I'll check out the link. Thanks

I retired last year and have been home an awful lot lately. The summers are brutal in Phoenix so I spent most of the time couped up. We also had some remodeling done so I needed to be home, primarily to babysit the dog. I definately felt "down". The chores and projects around the house seemed overwhelming, and to be honest, I haven't really figured out what to do with myself at this new phase of my life. Once the summer heat let up I've been out walking and hiking and things are much better. If you're only getting out once or twice a week, that not nearly enough.

Very pleased. Some of the most interesting reading I've encountered in a long time.

A friend loaned me a box of older Sun Magazines. Been slowly working my way through them. Beyond the night stand... Just finished reading Dale Pendell's Pharmako trilogy.

Yin yoga.com. Bernie Clark, the author of the site also has an excellent book that covers all of the subjects that you are asking about.

Father Paul, a great bum:)

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Ah, trips down TTBs lane

My dog does not

Ditto, however I have started to dance a lot more. Edit: sp

. I had a chance to use a striker with a thin leather covering and it made a mellow tone, took the edge off from the bare wood. Later on I read that covering the wood with clear plastic shipping tape had the same effect. (Just a couple of wraps). I tried that and like it. I know it sounds weird using plastic tape to aid in meditative practice, when we would prefer something organic, but it works.

It took me almost a year getting to know my bowl. The striker has an important roll, I keep three around, each with a different diameter and covering. It was a matter of learning what pressure and speed to use for the singing. You can always start with a simple gong. Wonderful way to start each morning.

Use this during Yin Yoga, aLong with basic pranayama breathing while holding postures. My teacher always reminds us that the breathing is the real practice, the postures are along for the ride. So Ham brings me back, or keeps me present. I am particularly drawn to your comment about sticking with the fundamentals. Working with the basics over a long period of time, like a year or two. I think it takes at least that long to find the depths of the practice.

I would make sure that the fundamentals of whatever practice being taught are sound. Present a practice routine that the student can take home and work on for years to come. Present the why we do it this way as opposed to my way or the highway. Present a list of troubleshooting items to watch out for as the student progresses with the practice. Stress the importance of plugging away at a practice, just doing it continually, every day. I think a lot of people want to be handed the juice, but they don't want to learn what a practice involves.

Hit the nail on the head. TTBs is a great source of information. Discovered both of my primary practices here. Yes, I also bought an aneros:). Every now and again someone posts a link to an article or video that I find fascinating or educational. I've also had the wonderful experience of meeting a couple of bums face to face and chatting with them in real life. Trunk is spot on, develope connections with the local community.

I'm 59, and lost both of my parents in the last couple of years. My grand mother lived to 103. So these days my views of living to an old age have changed. After witnessing the decline in health and just wishing for an end to suffering, my wish would be to die quickly from whatever it is that that the universe sends to finish me off. Until that time I think that being active, both physically and mentally is crucial. If one has to scale back a bit with age, so be it, just keep doing it. I'm also convinced that when the pain gets too much, it's time for medical marihuana.