Fusion of the Eight Psychic Channels: Opening and Sealing the Energy Body

Mantak Chia never disappointed us with his breadth of knowledge on the subject matter as well as with the details he presented. Eastern healing practices often come to the west as techniques, for example Indian yoga (asana and pranayama) and TM (that "proudly" claimed to be non-attached to any belief system). Perhaps it would be easier for westerners (assumed being Christians) to learn the techniques than to swallow the philosophy behind (well, not including folks like the late famous psychologist Carl Jung). On the meditation side of the book, Mantak, as always being exhaustive as far as techniques are concerned, including chanting (ref: tantra) and symbol visualization (ref: mandala) of taoist Pakua, some New Age well-being imagination (ref: customer-focus), and, SURPRISE, meditation on compassion (ref: the Dalai Lama). Why a surprise? Because I have pondering for a long time, why a common contemporary folk likes to train hard to be an immortal (i.e. spiritual immortality)? Play mahjong with other immortals? Like to be disturbed by Shamans from time to time asking for special favors? No. It has to be tied in with some religious belief, of a ever higher level of morality, yes, with compassion.On the side of Chi generation-techniques, Manka Chia is thorough as always. That makes it another excellent book. Mantak Chia's training sequence here is however slightly different from some mainstream practice. The clearing of the other six channels (in addition to the two main ones tackled in microcosmic orbit) can actually be learned separately from meditative practice, under horse stance or seated position. As such it can be learned for good by ones who are not yet into meditation. Interested readers can refer to chapter three of the classic book  Taoist Yoga: Alchemy & Immortality  translated by Charles Luk (of course Mantak Chia's books are more detailed in many areas).Needless to say the meditation side of this book is quite advanced. Stage-wise, it finished the meditation/alchemical aspect of microcosmic orbit: chi can finally break through the practitioner's crown and join the macrocosmic universe.

Everyday practice will get anyone there. Some of these exercises are very advanced. But anyone that devotes some Focused time everyday to these particular practices will feel the benefits described in this and other books from Mantak Chia

This is a very small book with a lot of information. It is best to have read other Mantak Chia books as well as practiced some form of taiji, qigong or other energy awareness meditation.

My husband focus on his book a lot because of the energy, once you read this book it give you a clear in better understanding on energy and have to conserve energy for life. Most of all this is a good book.

Mantak Chia is an excellent author clearly explaining the concepts

Maybe 3.5. I like Man take alot, but he rehashes way to much. A lot of 5 elements here. There's good info and diagrams showing the channels and points. Why doesn't he just make one book on meridian theory.

I ordered this book to add to my research collection. It came in ahead of expected time and in great shape. Jimmie

Awesome book. Fast shipping!

No dislikes. A good read.

As a chi kung practitioner I bought this book to learn the bridge and regulator channels, which are part of the 8 psychic channels or otherwise known as the extraordinary channels in accupuncture terminology.The book is adequate in describing the technique on how to open these channels. With the text and drawings you get good idea of where the points are located on the body. However, the illustrations and drawings could be improved upon by using photographs to show where these points are.In addition to learning how to open the bridge and regulator, there are many other techniques taught for energy protection and circulation.I don't know of any other sources, published in the English language, for this type of information, therefore a gave it a 5 star.

This is an excellent resource for how to incorporate many types of healing into your daily meditations. Mantak Chia is quite awesome.

Amazing book

Thoroughly enjoyed it.