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Five Elements, Six Conditions: A Taoist Approach to Emotional Healing, Psychology, and Internal Alchemy

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I found it refreshing and compelling to read about 5 element theory from such a holistic perspective. This book combines 5 element theory with chi kung pratices and meditations as well as creative truisms about the 6 conditions of healing. In addition, Gilles explains the correlations between different areas of the body and emotional patterns. He writes in a way that one can learn interesting, practical information without having to try too hard to understand. The practices included in this book are rare treasures. I highly recommend this book for any who is wanting more self awareness.

Sharon Esdale, LAc, OMD

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This book is a great introduction into emotional healing and it's association with the different parts of your body, with great emphasis on the digestive system and "digesting" emotions. It helps you understand your body from the inside out and the effects of stress, negative energy, bad eating habits, etc. Designed like a workbook, with informative diagrams and helpful breathing and meditation exercises.

Five Elements, Six Conditions: A Taoist Approach to Emotional Healing, Psychology, and Internal Alchemy Gilles Marin the author of this book knows what he is talking about. His format is well laid out and the progression of the book is logical. There are many beautiful charts and visual guides throughout the book. At no point does Mr. Marin come from his ego--he always stays true to the subject and presents the material in a compassionate manner. Although, the book is recommended for practitioners of Chinese Medicine I think it can be of great help to the lay person that is seeking to have a deeper understanding of what has caused disease in them and methods that could be used to help them truly heal. Hopefully this would give them the discernment needed to find a professional that could help them facilitate true healing versus one that would just apply another bandage.

Not bad as an introduction to five elements..too much of the book is about their own system of healing..if you are looking for more unadulterated info but arent ready for "web that has no weaver" read "water becomes wood " instead...