The Tao & The Tree of Life: Alchemical & Sexual Mysteries of the East & West (Llewellyn's World Magic Series) (Paperback)

by Mantak Chia (Author)

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About the Author
Eric Yudelove has studied Taoist practices since 1970. In 1981, he was one of the first American students chosen to study with Mantak Chia, the authenic Tao Master who had recently emigrated to the US from Thailand. In 1983, he became one of the original Certified Instructors for the Healing Tao. Since then he has continued to teach, write about the study of Chi Kung, Tai Chi, Taoist meditation, and the long held secret practices of Taoist Internal Alchemy and Taoist Sexual Yoga. In 1997, he was awarded Senior Instructor status from the Mantak Chia’s International Healing Tao.

Yudelove’s third title for Llewellyn, Taoist Yoga and Sexual Energy, uses the same three-pronged approach first presented in his title 100 Days To Better Health, Good Sex & Long Life—100 days, or 14 weeks, of lessons on the Three Treasures of Taoist Yoga: Chi (breath), Jing (body), and Shen (mind). Where 100 Days… used introductory lessons, Taoist Yoga and Sexual Energy continues to more advanced practices and lessons.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156718250X
• ISBN-13: 978-1567182507
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #751,780 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Historical Book, June 25, 2000

By	Alchematron (California) - See all my reviews

This is simply a historical book because the author decodes for the first time the hidden meaning of internal alchemy. He shows how Taoist internal alchemy and the internal alchemy of the Kabballah are essentially the same!

I do not know why the other reviews here are lack luster. Also Mantak Chia wrote the foreword to this book. The person below is masquerading.

Contact me if you are a fellow researcher in internal alchemy. Email: [e-mail]

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book! A total must!, November 1, 2001

By	Hermes Rex - See all my reviews

I have been praticing Western Esoterics (Kabbalah)for many years, and have been a student of Taoist energy work for the last 2 years. The Work by Yudelove is great and a needed bridge between Kabbalah and Taoism. The other reviewers must have read a different book then I did or had a very basic understanding of spirituality and the Eastern and Western Traditions(the guy pretending to be Manta Chia should be ashamed of himself). The information in this book is very valuable and should not be over looked. Its a must for the students of both spiritual paths.

Read this book closely. You wont be disapointed

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Comprehensive Source about Kabbala and Taoism, June 4, 1999

By	Ognyan Vassilev (Bulgaria) - See all my reviews

"The Tao and the Tree of Life" is a magnificent book which provides important information as well as easy to do practices from Taoist and Kabbalist secret arts. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in his/her spiritual development or just looks for well-being. The book may be regarded as introduction to the next book of Mr. Yudelove, "100 Days..." - a unique step-by-step Taoist training course. So please go for these books - they really deserve it !