Qi Dao - Tibetan Shamanic Qigong: The Art of Being in the Flow
by Lama Somananda Tantrapa
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Author: Lama Somananda TantrapaEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-08-23
ISBN: 1434320278
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: AuthorHouse
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- ISBN13: 9781434320278
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Book Reviews of Qi Dao - Tibetan Shamanic Qigong: The Art of Being in the Flow
Book Review: Great Qigong Instruction and Complete System For Any Level
Summary: 5 Stars
Qi Dao, taught by the Qigong Master Lama Tantrapa, is a complete system for a reader (or watcher if you have the DVD) to enhance their energy awareness, kinesthetic awareness, and overall well being. When taken at face value, the physical instruction will strengthen your body, expand your range of motion, increase coordination and uplift your wellbeing. When taken at FULL value, Qi Dao is a system that will increase your vitality and expand awareness both of yourself and of the world around you - forever .
The movements are unique in that they are formless. Constant attention is given to stabilization, alignment, and the holding patterns that can arise if no attention is given to posture. Also, much attention is given to the awareness of energy as it relates to how you hold yourself and the movements that allow you to direct energy in a given direction.
The book is very well written and nicely organized. There are pictures showing the postures and movements (the DVD is a must in order to see the appropriate speed at which to practice and to grasp the finer details that Lama Tantrapa gives throughout his presentation). The metaphysical aspects of Qi Dao are explained in simple language and a reader can start implementing the instruction immediately - such as the differentiation between attention and intention.
Both people of great physical ability, and those with limited abilities will find Qi Dao valuable. The movements are generalized and allow you to focus on movement awareness (kinesthetic), and the increase and flow of energy throughout your body. I, like many others, have a tendency to want to be perfect in my replication of a particular movement or instruction. Qi Dao is unique in it's instruction as it doesn't provoke our inner perfectionist. You'll feel content in focusing on the 'feeling' that the movement gives you instead of whether or not you're moving in exact replication of what is demonstrated - as is many times the case with Tai Chi and other forms of Qigong.
I'm fairly versed in the works of Mantak Chi, BK Frantzis, Janke - and I've read this book many times over, and come back to it for it's nuggets of inspiration and clarity. I highly recommend this read to anyone, at any level of ability. I'm grateful that a 27th generation lineage holder took the time to distill the foundational principals of his art into a delightful read that will give just about anyone a higher level of self actualization, authenticity, and general wellbeing in their lives.
Summary of Qi Dao - Tibetan Shamanic Qigong: The Art of Being in the Flow
In this ground-breaking book, Lama Somananda Tantrapashares the ancient wisdom of Tibetan Shamanic Qigong in a simple and practicalway. Discovering, testing and applying its principles will remarkably enhanceyour vitality with greater attentiveness, awareness and presence. It will helpyou transform and enlighten your life by developing a culture of movement thatis naturally graceful and harmonious. It will also provide you with profoundpsychological and spiritual insights into the true nature of health,relationships and other issues that teach you to approach life challenges aslearning opportunities rather than problems. By practicing Qi Dao, you will unifyyour body, mind and spirit, empowering your whole being to live in harmony withthe flow of the entire universe.Click here to order the companion DVDTai Chi & Qi Gong Books
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