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Born A Healer: I was born a healer. You were born a healer, too!

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Master Chunyi Lin's stated mission is "A Healer in Every Family and a World Without Pain." This book goes a long way toward making that lofty goal a reality. It is very readable, engaging and inspiring. Compared to other Qigong books I have since read, it is more direct, easy to understand and immediately practical. Offering a combination of "how-to" instruction in the practice of Qigong; biographical background; and personal testimonies of those who have experienced profound healing from this simple but powerful practice,Born a Healer is a great manual for anyone who is ready to experience the wonders of Qigong healing for self and others. As one who knew about subtle energies for decades but had yet to actually raise the awareness of them in my own body, I was amazed to find that Master Lin's easily learnable exercises awakened my sensitivity to these energies within a couple of practice sessions.The healing modalities he teaches are accessible to anyone who is willing to practice with them, and the results--for me--have been astounding. You will not want to stop with this book. Master Lin's live trainings and audio-video support materials can take you as far as you want to go, and in his presence you know that he is someone whose motivation is centered in love.

I read "Born a Healer" after attending a week-long retreat with Chunyi Lin. The book was helpful for me in that it gave a background and history of Chunyi's experience which led up to his creation of Spring Forest Qigong. It is uplifting to see another human being forge such beauty and assistance for humanity out of such suffering. All my life as a health care practitioner I have searched for ways to make other human beings more self-sufficient with their health, and to provide them with methods to easily help others in pain. In "Born a Healer" we learn just that. Chunyi has developed a system that is simple, practical, and effective. I use his techniques daily for myself, my family, my patients, friends, and anyone in need. I am so grateful for his gifts.

this book inspired me to take 2 of his classes. If you liked the book, the classes will blow your mind. there were many many unbelievable stories from people attending the classes about curing Multiple sclerosis, aids, tumors, heart problems, cancers. I personally have a dear friend that was given a death sentence by western medicine and who had treatments and followed some of Master Lin's active excercise and meditation programs, and 5 years later she is STILL cancer free. This man is truly not in it for the money. He is here to teach as many as he can to heal and better their lives. I have seen amazing changes in my own body in just a few weeks. really really. I don't have any major issues to deal with, but it has taught me to calm myself, quit stressing out, and look at the whole world differently. truly. Skip a couple of cups of fancy coffee and do yourself a favor. buy the book.

If you are open to it, your healing will begin just by reading this book. Chunyi Lin shares his incredible life story filled with terror and pain to show how Spring Forest Qigong was eventually created. This book was written from his heart to share with his readers a way for them to experience and develop their own healing gift. The basic meditation and exercises that he thoroughly explains are easy to grasp and simple to do. The testimonials included instill confidence that anyone can learn and practice Spring Forest Qigong and experience incredible healing! Above all, Chunyi Lin teaches that learning Qigong technique is important but that the most important aspect of healing comes from the energy of love, kindness and forgiveness.
I love this book. It is a treasure not to be missed.

I have studied "natural healing" since the 70s and this book is a wonderful addition to my library. I cannot overrate it. It is adding so much to my life and I have only begun to use the tools in the book. It is so exciting to be introduced to someone who is so willing to share the wonderful techniques of the Qigong masters. Chunyi Lin has been through the incredibly intense "initiation" and realized that the healing power is available to everyone.

While many Qigong masters say it takes decades to develop the power to heal others, Chunyi Lin says he can teach anyone how to heal others in two minutes!!!

This is one of the most powerful books I have ever read.

I cannot recommend it enough.

Matti

Qigong (translated anywhere from "breathing exercise" to "energy exploit") can be a potent force in health and healing, as well as in martial arts. Yet, while herbal medicine and acupuncture have gained grudging credence in Western Medicine, qigong has remained a mystery, not only in the West but also in its native land of China. Unlike herbal medicine and acupuncture, which abound in accepted texts, and established clinical, educational and research institutions, Qigong Healing, despite three millennia of history, numerous convincing anecdotes, and considerable scientific research, lacks both. The art is perpetuated nearly entirely from master to student, one on one, to a selected few. There are as many variations of the art as there are practitioners. Thus, while there are other successful Qigong healers now practicing in the West, it is remarkable that Author Chunyi Lin (literally, Spring-Proper Forest) has been able to establish not only a flourishing clinical practice, but a popular educational program, which includes adult educational classes, home-study courses and seminars, with thousands of students, successful graduates and an international following, in, of all places, the suburbs of the Twin Cities. Co-writer, Rebstock, who, as a skeptical investigative TV journalist, thoroughly studied the available scientific data on Qigong before interviewing Lin, eventually became an ardent convert. Respectable academics in Western Medicine have initiated serious research into the efficacies of "Spring Forest Qigong".

Arrestingly narrated in clear, simple English, the Book consists of three parts. Part One recounts Lin's terrifying childhood, and bitter experiences during his formative years that could have rendered him bitter for life but did not; his success in gaining an academic career despite trying circumstances; his life-long interest, and ceaseless devotion to the pursuit of knowledge, skills and insights into Qigong Healing; the turning points in life that culminated in his becoming a Master; and the experiences and convictions that molded his personal philosophy, and led him to develop "Spring Forest Qigong". With clarity and vivid examples, Part Two introduces the principles and techniques of Qigong Healing, discusses the multitude of ramifications of Qi (Energy), and emphasizes Love, Kindness and Forgiveness as the foundation to health and healing. Part Three consists of a collection of 17 compelling anecdotes of successful healing. In his summary, Lin echoes his opening premise of the potential in everyone as healer (and self-healer). The main text is followed by an abstract of a scientific paper, "A Preliminary Study Applying Spring Forest Qigong to Depression as a Alternative and complementary Treatment". Finally, Rebstock ends with a series of interesting notes on his own investigations and experiences with regard to Qigong Healing.

"Born a Healer" is a compilation of personal experiences, knowledge and views. Informative, insightful and lively, it is highly recommended for those particularly interested in Qigong Healing, as well as for those who wish to widen their horizon in mind-body relationships in health and healing, for their patients, friends or themselves. Those inclined to a more academic approach to the subject might be interested in a new chapter co-authored by Lin in "The Textbook of Alternative and Complementary Medicine," 2nd Edition, Publisher: Taylor & Foster.

I read Master Chunyi Lin's book "Born a Healer' after attending the Qigong Retreat in MN. What surprised me initially was that Master Lin who so naturally radiated love, good humor and gentleness could have had such a horrendous childhood. It proves that with Qigong practice we can be transformed.

Master Lin has given the readers an extraordinary gift in which he turned a complex 3000 years old Qigong work into levels of exercises and breathing techniques easily attainable by the layman. His lucid explanation of how the universal energy works in the body and what causes illnesses are necessary fundamental knowledge for the beginners. It is very rare that a Qigong master would encourage people to self-heal and to heal others as well. Master Lin's instructions are simple and easy to follow.

I believe that everyone who reads "Born a Healer" would be vastly benefited physically and spiritually. I myself have become more positive in pursuit of better physical heath and spiritual health, especially after the profound experience of Master Lin's Qigong retreat where my pain from a herniated lumbar disc miraculously disappeared.

"Born a Healer" is a wonderful story of Chunyi's life and how he came to develop Spring Forest Qigong and share it with the world.

Chunyi's personal story is very interesting and moving. His explanations of Spring Forest Qigong, energy movement, and healing are very easy to follow and understand. This book gives insight into how energy(Qi) flows through our body, what can happen when energy gets blocked, and what we can do to help move the blockages.

There is a section on "Peak Performance" that could be of great benefit to athletes of all ages. The book, also explains how Qi can be used to help others heal. And, there are some great stories from students describing how Spring Forest Qigong has helped them heal.

The information in this book is presented in a very simple and straightforward way. After reading this book, it's easy to see the picture of "A healer in every family and a world without pain."

Surely, our world can heal with the love, kindness, and forgiveness shared in "Born a Healer."

This book was a pleasure to read! I gave it for Christmas presents last year and everyone loved it!

Most of all, it's a pleasure and honor to use the exercises and healing techniques to feel great and help others!

I have been an acupuncturist & naturopathic physician for over 20 years. I am very interested in healing methods people can use for themselves & their families. Chunyi Lin's story is motivating &, most importantly, introduces you to a real life experience and a system of healing that is highly effective and beneficial. With health care costs soaring & chronic illness pandemic, Spring Forest QiGong, as described in this book, is one of the best ways people can take charge of their own health & well-being. I highly recomend it for all my patients & use it myself.

If you have reached a point in your life that you are ready to take control and be proactive in leading a healthy life or are currently ill and seeking help, then this book is for you.
The manner in which the book is put together is such that you will be able to breeze right through it with easy comprehension.
Chunyi is sharing priceless information with us as well as showing us no matter what we experience in life anything is possilbe. He has generously developed Spring Forest Qigong to show the world how simple it can be to heal ourselves and be healthy in our whole body, mind, emotion and spirit.