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I have provided
this page as a place to mention books that have been of great use to
me in the development of this work. (I will be adding links and movies
soon)
Books by Dr Shen Hongxun
These are not published yet
but an be obtained through the Buqi institute or in the USA through
the IIT
Spontaneous movement for health and healing
A description of the Taijiwuxigong self-healing system. In my
opinion this is the clearest description of how to activate the
dantien open the meridians and develop safely in an internal practice.
Contains exercises and theory. Best to use this in conjunction with
attending class taught by a qualified Taijiwuxigong teacher.
Buqi, Chinese healing and self-healing
A description of the Buqi healing system. Dr Shen has been
treating patients using “forces” or “Qi” for over forty years. The
systems he presents here are the distillation of his clinical
experience. In my opinion the clearest book written on the topic of
energy healing. Only available to those taking the training course.
Taiji 37--The 37 mother postures of Taijiquan.
I have never met anyone who comes close to
having Dr Shen’s ability as a Taijiquan practitioner. This book opens
the door to those who want to see inside an art form that has almost
been lost. Only available to those taking the training course.
Books by Moshe Feldenkrais
Awareness through movement
If you want an introduction to the work this is the best place to
start.
The Potent Self
A study of potency and compulsion, A must for all those interested
in this work. Edited much later than it was written, so much of his
original ideas have remained intact.
The Elusive Obvious
Some of the most profound things are obvious yet
we fail to see them. Sometimes it takes a mind of great clarity to
write about these things. A good read.
Case of Nora
A fabulous case study that acts as a shining example of how to
approach anyone who is asking for help.
Body and Mature Behavior
A study of anxiety, sex gravitation and
learning. Due to the fact it was published 1949 it suffered from
editing by the mind set of that time. However it clearly points to
genius of this mans work and it is interesting to see how well it has
stood the test of time.
The Master Moves
Feldenkrais mainly taught in the Bay area,
California and Tel Aviv, Israel. This is a book containing
transcriptions of some classes.
Books on Bodywork
Ida Rolf Talks, Ida Rolf.
Short read, interesting ideas.
Rolfing, Ida Rolf
The definitive book on Rolfing, whether this
was what Ida Rolf did is another question. However the ideas presented
here are profound and useful for anyone who works with the body.
Shiatsu/Shin Tai, Saul Goodman
Saul Goodman was one of the people who put
Shiatsu on the map. Being a talented practitioner he went on to
explore far beyond the confines of that system. The emerging work he
calls Shin Tai. This book provides useful practical techniques and
hints at the fact that there is something much deeper to be seen here.
Chinese philosophy
The Book of Changes and The Unchanging Truth, Hua
Ching Ni
There are so many books on the I-Ching.
This work is exceptional as it explains the roots of Chinese
philosophy from his own practice. Starting from the concept of Yin and
Yang, he derives the I-Ching, stems and braches (a predicative
system), and shows how they are all rooted in the same understanding.
You could spend a lot of time with this book.
The Foundations of Chinese Medicine, Maciocia
This is the definitive text on Acupuncture,
clearly explained and well laid out.
Buddhism
Heartwood of the Bodhi tree, Ajan Buddha Dasa
An enlightened mind sees only the path to
liberation. It does not deviate into speculation and conjecture. This
is a rare chance to read a book by such a mind. Not one word is out of
place. It drives the mind straight to heart of the subject. If you
allow the words to impact you, this book can be life altering.
A
Still Forest Pool, Achaan Chah
Achaan Chah was a companion and friend of
Buddha Dasa. If we say that Buddha Dasa perfectly explained the path,
Achaan Chah beautifully demonstrated the qualities of the heart of an
enlightened person. It will make you laugh and maybe shed a tear. Very
Sweet.
The
Crystal and The Way of Light, Namkhai Norbu
Namkhai Norbu is my person favorite Tibetan
Buddhist teacher. This book clearly examines the spiritual path from
the view point of Dzogchen, as well as giving some personal stories.
He is a profound living master with a beautiful presence.
Anatomy, Physiology, Neurology
The Physiology of The Joints, Kapandji Vol 1 – 3
If you want to understand how bones, joints,
breath and muscles work then take a look at these three volumes. They
contain the essentials and are full of clear diagrams and precise
explanations.
The Man Who Tasted Shapes, Richard Cytowic
Written in the style of a detective novel
Cytowic describes his work with people in the field of Synesthesia.
The result is a new model for how the brain works and how we are not
creatures governed by logic and cortical functioning but are deeply
influenced by the limbic brain and its priorities.
Color Atlas of Anatomy, Rohen,Yokochi,
Lutjen-Drecoll
Not for the squeamish as this is a
photographic study of the human body. This contains hundreds of
photographs of human dissection, CT scans and diagrams. Even if you
are not interested in anatomy this book will entrance you with the
beauty and complexity that exists within each one of us. If you don’t
want to buy it flip through it’s pages at the book store, it is a
thing of beauty.
The Thinking Body, Mable Todd
Originally published in 1937 this is a classic in the study of
human physiology and the effect of psychological and mental processes
on human movement. Todd was far ahead of her time.
Body movement
A Light on Yoga, B. S. Iynegar
A Light on Pranayama, B.S. Iynegar
Everything you every wanted to know about
Yoga but were afraid to ask. Iynegar beaks down every posture and
every breath describing it in great detail. When people write books
like this on Yoga they define the playing field so clearly that it is
difficult to think of what else to write on the subject.
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