The Healing Art of Qi Gong: Ancient Wisdom from a Modern Master

I don't usually enter reviews, but feel that the exceptionally negative review by Two Bears needs at least a brief response. What I was most troubled by in that review was the irritability of the writer, which led to minute criticisms that entirely missed the thrust of the book. Some of the criticisms are intense reactions to what appear to be translation difficulties or to variations of interpretations within traditions. Others are overly strong reactions to common data, e.g., the use of ephedra, which Two Bears refers to as a very powerful and dangerous herb. Yes it is strong, and it can be dangerous if used improperly (e.g., in high dosage and for weight-loss, which was never its traditional use); but it has long been used effectively and safely as both a Chinese and Western herbal treatment for asthma and related lung disorders. Even herbs can be misused, and that is why ephedra has been so maligned. I found Master Hong's story fascinating, and the drawings and descriptions of the exercises very helpful. Each person's introduction to the power of energy medicine in whatever form is very much an individual experience. I greatly admire Master Hong's perseverance in pursuing what was for him a very challenging and demanding path. Moreover, the manner in which his Master taught him may be quite different from how he now teaches (see his website). Having personally visited Master Hong in his office, I can attest to his competence and to the helpfulness of the individualized exercises he gives. I was also impressed by his accuracy in diagnosis without prior information (he diagnoses quite accurately from the energy field) and especially by the very positive, gracious energy that he carries.

This is different from most of all other QiGong books. In addition to the QiGong exercises, it also gives an detailed experience of what Mr. Hong Liu has to go through to become a QiGong master. This book got me interested in QiGong. I like this book in addition to "The Way of Energy" and "The Way of Healing" by Master Kam Chuen Lam. I wish that Master Hong Liu would publish a second book on theory/techniques to diagnose and heal other people using QiGong.

This book is an exceptional read! A true inspirational story of Master Hong Liu's journey and work in the field of QiGong and a very useful book for those interested in incorporating this wonderful ancient form of exercise into their lives.

With each page I read I felt that this could work for me. I have Lupus and I am desperately searching for a way to at least, stop the pain, and to come back to the living. This book has given me hope. I am truly amazed at the things that Dr. Liu has done in his life, but I know that it is not impossible. I do believe in miracles. I wish that I could meet him personally. Thank You Dr. Liu, the book was wonderful!

This book served as my introduction to Qi Gong. I had never heard of it before but since I have been searching for some pain relief I expanded my reading to healing techniques used by other cultures. I loved the authors description in the first part of the book about becoming a Qi Gong master. After reading the book I became very interested in some of the exercises and have included them in my exercise routine and have read more on the subject of Qi Gong(Ken Cohen's "The Way of Qi Gong" is good). Most of the book is very easy to understand and implement. I have not tried any of the herb "remedies" he writes about because I don't know enough about them yet but feel the exercises are helpful.