Max Sculley's definitive critique of Yoga, Tai Chi and Reiki comes with a timely warning that despite these practices' surface appeal for helping fitness, relaxation and health, they are closely linked to underlying Eastern philosophies that are incompatible with Christianity. Vatican documents, including one authored by the present Pope when he was Cardinal Ratzinger, have highlighted the spiritual dangers associated with methods of meditation associated with Eastern religions. Despite these warnings Yoga, Tai Chi and Reiki continue to be promoted in parishes, schools and religious orders. Max Sculley's detailed and well documented analysis of Yoga, Tai Chi and Reika includes gripping personal stories that bring home the dark side of these practices. This book needs to be widely circulated among teachers, clergy and religious.

An illuminating guide to one of the fastest-growing spiritual healing practices in the world and an essential tool for anyone ready to bring healing into his or her life. Perhaps the gentlest healing therapy in the world, Reiki originated in early twentieth-century Japan. In this indispensable guide to Reiki, one of the foremost experts traces the origin and development of the practice, detailing how and why it restores and renews the human body in ways we've only begun to understand. A pioneer in bringing Reiki into mainstream medical practice, Miles draws on her unique background to explain how this therapeutic technique, which involves a gentle laying on of the hands, complements conventional medical treatments and can hasten recovery from invasive surgical procedures, as well as ease the symptoms of cancer, insomnia, depression, anxiety, and other conditions. With compassion, wisdom, and the accumulated experience that comes from nearly twenty years as a Reiki practitioner, Pamela Miles empowers readers by showing how simple it is to take.

The guide to engaging and directing the three primordial forces of Earth, Heaven, and Higher Self to achieve enlightenment and immortality • Explains how to circulate the life force, or chi, by balancing yang (male) and yin (female) currents of bioenergy • Includes an overview of the complete Taoist body/mind/spirit system along with newly refined methods of activating the life force • The sequel to the classic Awaken Healing Energy Through the Tao In 1983, Mantak Chia introduced the “Microcosmic Orbit” to the West. Prior to that time, most of the Eastern energy practices transmitted to the West were incomplete, dealing only with the ascending yang/masculine channel, which shoots life-force energy up the spine. The Microcosmic Orbit showed practitioners how to establish the descending yin/feminine channel of the life-force energy loop. Within Taoist systems, cultivating feminine energy has always been seen as the key to gaining balance and wholeness. Healing Light of the Tao presents the more advanced methods of chi cultivation in the Microcosmic Orbit, offering a full understanding of Taoist spiritual theory through its comprehensive overview of the complete Taoist body/mind/spirit system. The book also includes more advanced meditation methods for absorbing the higher frequencies of Earth Force, Cosmic Force, and Universal Force (Heavenly chi) into the basic orbit. It establishes a spiritual science that not only emphasizes practical benefits to health, sexual vitality, and emotional balance, but also shows how changes made in the energy body can lead to physical rejuvenation that the Taoists called immortality.

Discover Qigong and Tai Chi, and their health benefits! Two manuscripts in one book: Qigong: An Essential Beginner's Guide to Developing Your Chi and Cultivating Healing Energy Tai Chi: Unlocking the Power of an Internal Chinese Martial Art, Including the 24 Forms and Meditation Techniques for Beginners With our stressful pace of life and the plethora of illnesses, it's no wonder more people are suffering from chronic and acute illnesses that could otherwise be prevented. Lack of energy and vitality due to stress keeps many of us from living a full and satisfying life. In this book, you'll learn all the important things you need to practice Qigong and Tai Chi and enjoy its benefits. In part one of this book, you will: Learn why you should practice Qigong every day. Discover the three important components of Qigong. Uncover the three key areas of the body that need to be intentionally corrected. Learn the 12 important Qigong exercises. Find an entire chapter on the Qigong diet. See examples of general and benefit-specific Qigong daily routines. In part two of this book, you will: Learn about the rich art and history behind Tai Chi. Uncover the philosophy and benefits of Tai Chi. Discover several different Tai Chi styles and who introduced these styles to the world. Find out the differences between Tai Chi and Qigong. Realize the importance of meditation and breathing in Tai Chi. Learn the various movements and stances used in Tai Chi. Discover the 24-move Tai Chi sequence. Explore strategies and tips to help you during combat. Click on the "add to cart" button to grab a copy of this book and start cultivating healing energy!

Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda explores the enduring features of humanity`s longest and continually practised systems of medicine. These two indigenous healing arts arising independently in China and India communed and exchanged experience, techniques, and therapeutic substances over the epochs of their development. This book`s interesting and valuable comparison provides a pioneer effort in examining side by side two great systems of medicine, studying closely the historical, theoretical and practical relationships. In so doing, it offers these ancient paradigms into the practice of modern healing for a synergistic, inclusive approach.

"Bruce Frantzis demystifies the fundamental principles of chi gung and provides a comprehensive exercise program with detailed illustrations to increase life energy, improve health, boost sports performance, and combat stress and aging."--Provided by Publisher.

In 'Stories from the Sacred Grove', the originator of Celtic Reiki, Martyn Pentecost, relates the adventures and allegories from the creation and adaptation of what is now, globally, one of the most popular forms of Reiki tradition. Sometimes funny, sometimes heartbreaking, always enchanting - this fascinating insight into the pioneering spirit of therapy creation tells of one man's journey towards enlightenment.This book also contains exclusive descriptions of the main 'Celtic Tree Essences' from Martyn's own Mastership seminars, as well as revealing secret Essence information, on general release for the very first time.Celtic Reiki is a profound and empowering form of vibrational therapy that teaches us 'The Lost Language of the Trees'. Originated as a synthesis between Reiki and modern Celtic philosophies, Celtic Reiki has evolved over the years into a powerful therapeutic method in its own right, creating healing, wellbeing, personal and spiritual development, as well as connecting us to the natural world.Martyn Pentecost is a pioneer of more than fifteen forms of therapeutic practice and personal development systems. His vast experience in ancient energy arts, progressive scientific theories and modern perspectives on psychology is combined with a distinctive sense of humour and deep compassion for all forms of life. He lives in London, writing, teaching, and developing the mPowr Realm Experience, an immersive 'living storybook' that is changing the way people achieve personal excellence.