Product Description

Benefits of stimulating the flow of chi are well known in the Eastern hemisphere. Now, for the first time in print in the Western world, Master Lam Kam Chuen presents this advanced method for improving focus, breathing, and creativity.

The practice of chi kung is founded on the five energies system of Chinese philosophy. Through Master Chuen’s careful direction, you will master key positions and movements that will boost your energy, decrease stress, stave off illness, and enhance your overall fitness.

Chi Kung is both an expertly crafted instructional guide and a potentially life-enriching experience. Follow the master’s teaching and insights to perform each purposeful technique. Feel your muscles grow firmer while your mind becomes more aware, yet at ease. In opening this book, you open yourself to the tremendous power of chi.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #83548 in Books
• Published on: 2003-02-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

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• ISBN13: 9780736044806
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review

From the Journal of Asian Martial Arts
The superb quality of the production of this book reflects the quality of instruction contained therein...The teaching is well grounded with thorough explanations. Before long, your copy of this book will become well used, proving beneficial for training.

About the Author
Master Lam Kam Chuen has trained under many of the great masters in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China. A master of tai chi, chi kung, and feng shui, he is considered one of the leading teachers of these arts outside of China. Chuen is the author of many successful books on the Chinese healing arts, including Step-by-Step Tai Chi and Chi Kung: The Way of Healing—both of which have sold more than 50,000 copies. Chuen lives in London, England.

Customer Reviews

The Title Says It All . . .
First, a disclaimer. Several years ago, I studied briefly with Master Lam. He's a wonderful teacher. Even hardcore taiji types--who often disagree on everything--seem unanimous: Master Lam is the Real Deal. The first volume he published, The Way of Energy, is probably the best book on QiGong I've read. Doesn't mean there are aren't others as good, but based on what I've read, Way of Energy is tops. Volume Two, The Way of Healing, is very good, but reiterates a lot of Volume One. Now in Volume Three--Way of Power--Master Lam offers advanced QiGong exercises that were devised for fighters seeking to increase their power. But a by-product of increased power is increased stamina, health, and sexual energy. This book is highly recommended for anyone with a serious interest in qigong. And if you're over forty, as I am (sigh), the by-products include an increase in sexual energy and vitality the likes of which remind me of being nineteen. Forget the Viagra. Get all three volumes and train. (Just be careful not to waste your qi--a topic Master Lam doesn't cover in detail. Check out Chia's Awaken Healing Energy or Daniel Reid's Tao of Health, Sex & Longevity.)

Goes beyond The Way of Energy
This book takes the reader beyond Lam's excellent The Way of Energy by introducing more advanced postures than those given in the previous book. Some of these postures are quite difficult to hold for any given length of time and seem to stimulate a stronger flow of qi.

The book starts with a brief description of the first 5 postures in The Way of Energy then gets into the more advanced postures in detail. There are additional power movements and steps taught that complement the postures.

Although not explicity stated, this book assumes knowledge of the material in The Way of Energy. Beginners should definitely start with The Way of Energy and follow up with this one, as The Way of Energy gives more detailed instructions on the basic postures such as Holding the Balloon. If you are looking to go beyond The Way of Energy at this point, then this book is a must. Glad I bought it.

Very Impressed
Lam Kam-Chuen's previous book, "The Way of Energy", was one of the first to introduce insights derived from the Chinese martial art Yi Quan (also called Da Cheng Quan) to a large English speaking audience. But the book was largely divorced from it's martial arts root and although well organized and written, it was something of a "light-weight" -- a simple introduction for readers who may not have been interested in qigong before picking up this colorful volume. That criticism is however entirely absent from this latest work. It's advice and exercises run deep and Master Lam spends a fair amount of time discussing other members of his lineage. There's a great deal of interesting content here that I haven't seen published anywhere else in English. Please Note: I actually learned how to swim through reading a book titled "Learn How To Swim In Ten Days". Doesn't seem to currently be available on Amazon, but it was a great guide. The standing exercises from Yi Quan are much easier.