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Qigong, The Secret of Youth: Da Mo's Muscle/Tendon Changing and Marrow/Brain Washing Classics | 
 enlarge | Authors: Yang Jwing-ming, Jwing-ming Yang
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Category: Book
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 147771
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Pages: 304
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.1 x 0.9
ISBN: 1886969841
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.71
EAN: 9781886969841
Publication Date: June 25, 2000
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Product Description
For over one thousand years, Da Mo's timeless Classics have been considered the key to enlightenment and long-lasting youth. Now, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, one of the worlds leading authorities on Qigong, has made these ancient and profound teachings accessible to everyone!
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 The real thing October 2, 2008
Path To Wisdom (USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
We are blessed that Dr. Yang has these information still in print.
Most true Kung Fu manuals are not printed any longer.
Many Kung Fu manuals, Martial arts manuals, books today are garbage. There is an old saying in Chinese.
True Kung Fu technique is taught in a page. Fake is in volumes.
The old teachers do not like to talk a lot. They keep it brief.
There are many many information collected here. Many techniques.
The thickness of the book is justified.
My Chinese Kung Fu manuals are thin. As thin as a pen, or a post it note. Some are thicker.
The garbage is really thick. This book is NOT garbage.
I have not read the entire book.
I have not found the chinese writings either as mentioned by another review here.
If they are there, the Chinese writings were presented to prove the source of the translation, and for those, like me, who can read Chinese, can interpret the meanings ourselves. I have 4 of his other books, also have Chinese in the last few pages, but not seen it yet in this book.
The Shaolin exercises are real. I have the Chinese version from another author printed before 1930. I haven't dedicated my life to practicing them, due to distractions in life. No I don't have an ipod, a big distraction today. But there are other distractions. and 24 hours a day isn't enough for me to use.
The information presented here are gathered from many sources, I believe, and organized in a way Dr. Yang and his teachers would believe as appropriate.
The diagrams on the 4 seasons were very helpful for me to understand the source of some of the 6 healing sounds, and how some people remember them in the past. You didn't see them ? You didn't pay attention. And you cannot read Chinese.
The information teaches: Getting up before sunrise.
Never knew the reason until I read it here.
Lots of information. Too much. Depending on your age, you should only practice some of the information taught here.
You cannot have time to practice all unless you are still 22 or younger.
It takes 10 years to succeed in ONE practice/ skill routine.
You think it takes 2 days ? 2 months ?
2 years would built a foundation. And most "fakes" would take this opportunity to teach and make money.
The Path of Enlightenment is only for the serious~ March 14, 2008
Perfect Balance (Norge i mitt hjertet)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The reason people give this LESS STARS is most likely due to their inability to comprehend the true dedication and long term commitment this training requires. The fact that this training has even been uncovered and now available for the lay person is a miracle! Dr. Yang has the trifecta of expertise (the rare ability of translating Ancient Chinese Writings, the know-how and expertise of The Oriental Arts, and a modern day expertise of science with a PhD in Physics from Purdue) which makes this work close to the pinnacle of his existence. This is not a quick read. A long term commitment to progression beyond your present comprehension is a good idea for this one. Do not start something you can't finish, this training is very very serious. It is life changing and it is exactly what Dr. Yang plans spending his retirement years now doing, amongst the giant redwoods, in northern California. This is only for the most serious meditators, but a MUST HAVE for a more encompassing understanding of your training, whatever your direction.
VARRY INFORMATIVE December 24, 2007
Daniel Shellenbarger (USA)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
VARRY INFORMATIVE! EXTREMLY DEATAILED! GOOD AUTHER VARRY OPEN AND WILLING TO EXEPT NEW THERIES AND SINENTIFIC INVESTIGATION! THIS INFO HAS BEN SECRET FOR HUNDREDS OF YEARS AND IS NOW JUST STARTING TO BECOME AVALIBLE! GET THE BOOK BEFOR THIS ONE TO!
 Important but not enough December 11, 2007
xman (Miami, FL United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book is dangerous because:
Dr Yang admits he has no first hand experience and does not include any comments by any living masters who have experience in Marrow Washing. This is extremely discouraging because we don't learn this until near the end of the book (page 213) and also because there are difficulties in translating these ancient texts. Without first hand experience there is chance that something is mistranslated and that could lead to incorrect training and serious injury.
I doubt there is enough detail to complete Marrow Washing through all the levels. Nor do I believe you can correctly learn Muscle Tendon changing exercises with his limited photos. Lots of info here, but be prepared to buy one of his videos (the muscle tendon video references yet another book for breathing instructions!) and also buy books by other authors such as Mantak Chia. Still, you will never be able to verify that any living person on the planet has been able to read Dr Yang's book and complete the Marrow Washing based on his instructions.
I give Dr Yang 3 stars because the information seems important and is rare.
The search July 27, 2006
riches
3 out of 10 found this review helpful
Very interesting, but you have to have the courage to gamble with your health. Yet if you already took a dive from a mountain top "a la Castaneda" you might enjoy it.
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