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Foreword | |
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Acknowledgements | |
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Disclaimer | |
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Preface | |
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Introduction to the Heavenly Streams | |
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The Dao of Understanding | |
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The Dao of Understanding | |
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Inner Study | |
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The Human Energy System | |
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The Three Treasures | |
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The Rubbish of Daoism | |
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Tuning the Mind | |
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Re-attaining Inner Balance | |
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The Five Lights | |
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Understanding Heaven and Earth | |
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Heaven Energy | |
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Earth Energy | |
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The Five Spiritual Lights | |
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The Movement of the Five Elements | |
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The Physical Manifestations of the Five Elements | |
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The Balance of the Five Elemental Energies | |
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Wu Xing Qi Gong: Balancing the Five Lights | |
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Preparing for Wu Xing Qi Gong Practice | |
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Concluding the Wu Xing Qi Gong | |
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Heavenly Streams | |
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The Meridian System | |
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The Acquired Meridians | |
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The Movements of Heaven | |
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The Six External Pathogenic Factors, Fluctuations of Heaven and Earth | |
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Energetic Change across the Seasons | |
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External Invasions | |
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The Six Divisions | |
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Experiential Study | |
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Entering the Stream | |
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Breath, Yi and Qi | |
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Regulating the Breath | |
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The Nature of Meridian Points | |
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Connecting with the Lung Meridian | |
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The Arm Meridians | |
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The Leg Meridians | |
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Continuing this Practice | |
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Further Exploration | |
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The Energetic Connection | |
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Meridian Qi Flow Quality | |
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Individuality of Experience | |
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Studying the Meridians | |
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Exploring the Three Heaters | |
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Exploring External Manifestations | |
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The Earthly Fruit | |
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Spiritual Attributes of the Organs | |
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Energetic Functions of the Human Body | |
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Physical Manifestations | |
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The Zang and the Fu | |
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The Yin (Zang) Organs | |
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The Yang (Fu) Organs | |
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The Extra Fu Organs | |
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Interaction of the Zang Fu Organs: One System | |
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Disruption of Heaven and Earth | |
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Zang Fu Disturbances | |
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Yang (Fu) Organs | |
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Internal Causes of Disease: Food and Poor Lifestyle | |
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Emotional Imbalances Leading to Internal Imbalance | |
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Further Study | |
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The Celestial Pillar | |
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The Vertebral Spaces | |
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The Spinal Curves | |
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Assessing the Health of the Celestial Pillar | |
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Physical Injuries | |
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Building a Picture | |
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Your Self-Analysis | |
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Putting it all Together | |
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A Case Example | |
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Conclusion | |
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Initiating Change | |
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Activating the Points | |
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Selecting the Points | |
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A Practice Session | |
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Meridian Points | |
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Useful Points on the Heart Meridian | |
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Useful Points on the Small Intestine Meridian | |
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Useful Points on the Pericardium Meridian | |
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Useful Points on the Triple Heater Meridian | |
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Useful Points on the Spleen Meridian | |
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Useful Points on the Stomach Meridian | |
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Useful Points on the Lung Meridian | |
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Useful Points on the Large Intestine Meridian | |
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Useful Points on the Kidney Meridian | |
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Useful Points on the Bladder Meridian | |
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Useful Points on the Liver Meridian | |
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Useful Points on the Gall Bladder Meridian | |
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Useful Points on the Governing Meridian | |
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Useful Points on the Conception Meridian | |
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Extra Points | |
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Hands and Feet | |
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Treatment of Points on the Back | |
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Suggested Points for Common Internal States | |
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Conclusion and Going Further | |
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The Breakdown of Reality | |
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Inner Vision | |
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The Wuji of the Chong Mai | |
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In Conclusion | |
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Glossary of Pinyin Terms | |
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Recommended Reading | |
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About the Author | |
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Index | |