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1.0 out of 5 stars
Was not useful to me..., November 24, 2008
This review is from: A Light Warrior's Guide To High Level Energy Healing: Medical Qigong & A Shaman's Healing Vision (Paperback)
The book, as stated by the author, is not meant to be used as a manual to learn Qigong. Naturally, the book is not rich in terms of actual practice content. This was not something I anticipated based on some reviews. The tag actually says: Personal Story of Transformation, High level Qigong, Medical Qigong treatment methods and Ageless Wisdom. And true to this order, it is the story that occupies the center stage of this book.
The book has around 185 pages. The first 85 or so pages deal with the personal tale of the author. With no disrespect intended, I did not find anything useful, inspiring or noteworthy from these pages. There is a brief history of Qigong which again I found to be of not much help. This is followed by 4 pages of actual content that covers both a brief overview and the actual technique of the Stillness Movement Qigong that is described as "High level Qigong". The technique is very simple and illustrations are easy enough to follow. I also thought that the step-by-step outline of the form presented by the author was indeed useful. There are pictures of the Gift of Tao movement Qigong but obviously no details as the author sells a separate DVD to teach that. The rest of the 40+ pages deal with some general stuff on Medical Qigong, prayer, sacred sex etc., none of which I found useful or what I have not read elsewhere in greater detail or with better clarity. So, it was about 10 pages in the entire book that I could actually get something out from. And the actual Qigong technique is to actually hold a hand position and remain still, which I already do! So, that would mean no real takeaway for me from this book.
Finally, I like books where actual content outweighs the number of words and expressions and long tales. And that is not something I could find in this book.
I hope this won't hinder your exploration and possible appreciation of the book. I hope you have a better experience with the book.
Edit:
After I wrote this, this is what I heard from the Author himself:
"I have repeatedly said that, even though I list the method of Stillness-Movement in the book, none can really learn the method from this (folks want it to be listed so I listed it as a reference).
The method I teach strictly depends on energy body vibrational changes made by the Teacher's energy projection initially to the student and then the student's continued practice so as to access these Higher Vibrational states.
I have NEVER said a person could learn qigong from ANY book. In fact, I say just the opposite - Find a Teacher that can project energy.
A lot of people have received good benefit from reading this book and it has received good reviews. But it ISN"T a how to book except as a reference for those that have studied with me.
Let me say this. This book certainly is NOT for everyone. Only when a student has reached a point when they are ready to embrace non-linearity and Higher Vibrational levels will this book have much meaning."
Michael seems to be a real nice guy and probably a great Qigong teacher as well, but unfortunately, I still stand by what I said about the book.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
High Level Energy Healing In USA, March 1, 2001
By A Customer
This review is from: A Light Warrior's Guide To High Level Energy Healing: Medical Qigong & A Shaman's Healing Vision (Paperback)
A Light Warrior's Guide To High Level Energy Healing differs from other books concerning qigong. Instead of just repeating what others have already said, author Michael Lomax has provided new and important imformation about the higher level aspect of qigong healing. This information has the capacity to change people's lives with a true spiritual approach to the art of energy healing. Highly recommended to anyone who is searching for information concerning who we are and how we can evolve to the higher levels. If you read any books about qigong, spirituality, or energy be sure to add this one to your library!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must have book!, July 26, 2006
This review is from: A Light Warrior's Guide To High Level Energy Healing: Medical Qigong & A Shaman's Healing Vision (Paperback)
This book, A Light Warrior's Guide to High Level Energy Healing, is the presence of a high level teacher reaching through to you where ever and whenever you are.
For me, Michael Lomax says clearly everything that I've intuitively known about Energy and Light but not put into words. To have the confirmation in a book in the hand is a great gift, indeed.
As a faithful tai chi and qigong practitioner, I was interested in Michael's Stillness/Movement Qigong in Chapter 3. So I decided to try the method for the hundred days suggested to give it an honest go. Within two days I made this qigong meditation part of my daily practice. If you've ever achieved that deep pure beautiful space, the high level connection with all--Bliss!--but then never quite achieved that state so well again, this is the method and the book that will get you there.
I especially like what Michael says about energetic cord attachments. If you work with people in any sort of therapeutic way or if you are energetically connected to everyone you know, this information can save you from burnout.
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