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Found this about Paul Young, after reading the weather changing story... Known to his students as Sifu (Teacher- Father), Dr. Young is a Ngakpa Lama (Tantric Yogi) of the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition and a Grandmaster of the Classical Chinese Internal and External Arts. A long time disciple of His Holiness Penor Rinpoche, the 11th Throne Holder of the Palyul Tradition and the retired Supreme Head of the Nyingmapa (1993-2001), Rinchen Terzod Texts Dr.Young is the recipient of three Honorary Doctorates (PhD) in Humanities, Chinese Medicine and Chinese Martial Arts, and thus is often referred to by other Chinese Masters as Yang Dashi - recognising him as 'A Master of Accomplishment'. His life philosophy is reflected by his Chinese birth name, Leung Fong, which means ‘The Best Way', or ‘The Perfect Prescription', while the Tibetan refuge name he received when initiated into the Vajrayana Path of the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition is Tenzin Gyalpo, which means ‘The King who upholds the Lineage of the Dharma Doctrine' . Dr. Young's Root Guru, HH Penor Rinpoche, later gave him the Bodhisattva name Dondrup Dorje Dakpa Gyaltsen ‘Spontaneously Accomplishing Thunderbolt, Famous Banner of Victory'. From his Root Guru, Dr. Young received extensive instruction in Ngondro – the preliminary practice of Dzogchen known as 'Liberation In The Palm Of Your Hand'; Tsalung (tummo) – mystic heat yoga which purifies obscuration; Togal (leap over) which cultivates pure vision of a realised Bodhisattva; and Trekcho (cutting through) which generates the recognition of naked awareness. He also received many precious rare transmissions such as Rinchen Terzod (comprising the entire cycle of over 700 Nyingmapa practices), Namcho Dzogchen (over 800 practices unique to the Palyul Lineage); Nyingthig Yab Zhi (the four most profound teachings from the Longchen Nyingthig Lineage) and the secret empowerment of Terzod Kagyama (given usually only to Lineage Holders or High Lamas). Encouraged by HH Penor Rinpoche to propagate Dharma teaching in the West, Dr. Young as the director of Palyul Sangha International, has been actively teaching and establishing many Spiritual Communities around the world with students from over 40 countries. As part of the manifestation of his compassionate activities, Dr. Young's skill in Medical Chi Kung has been credited for the miraculous recovery of many severe medical cases. In 1999, Dr. Young became the recipient of the ‘World Outstanding Leadership Golden Award' presented by the joint committee of the American Asian Federation, the International Martial Arts/Kung Fu Federation, and the World Chinese Medicine and Herbs United Association. Fa Jing Dr. Young is also renowned for his extensive knowledge in both the Chinese Internal Arts and External Arts, which he employed as a skilful means to propagate Dharma Teaching to the public. For six years, he was the director of the International Chinese Internal Arts Festival (1992-1997), and the United Kingdom Chinese Internal Arts Competitions (1993-1998). In 1995, Dr. Young became the recipient of the 'World Tai Chi Internal Power Highest Gold Award' presented by the International Martial Arts Federation in honour of his Master Demonstration at the IMAF's 5th World Cup at Cordoba in Spain. He was also the only British representative who was invited to perform at the 1995 World Wushu Championship's Master Demonstration in the USA - the biggest event of its kind ever staged outside Asia. As a Pioneer of Education, Dr. Young is the Head of Studies of the Pathgate Institute Classical Chi Kung Study - deemed by many as being the most comprehensive Higher Learning Foundation Course of its kind ever been made available to the public. Dr. Young teaching in Newcastle, England The effectiveness of Dr. Young's teaching on how to develop awareness and application of ‘Being of the World yet not being affected by the World' - the All-Embracing Attitude that leads to the Attainment of True Happiness and Harmony through the Dissolution of Conflict and Suffering - is well reflected by the phenomenal accomplishment of his students in all walks of life from C.E.O.s of international corporations, doctors, lawyers, school teachers to college students, of whom 72 became International Champions of Chinese Martial Arts, winning a total of 370 Gold, 262 Silver & 129 Bronze Medals in both the UK & the USA in the short space of six years between 1992 and 1998. Events of victory covered the full range of Tai Chi Chuan, Hsing-Yi Chuan, Pa Kua Chang, Liu Ho Pa Fa, Wing Chun Kung Fu, Shaolin Kung Fu, Shuai Chiao, Push Hands, Sparring, Chi Sao and Weaponry. Contact Us | ©2005 Pathgate Institute  

Michael I have taught some of these and many similar qigong techniques in my classes, including to many KBers and RKCs. They will enhance your training overall and you will certainly not feel overtrained. 

I am not by any means an authority on this subject. However, qigong, which I advocate strongly, very much helps build the skill of atttention, so it might well improve your condition. However, I canot base this on any evidence. I recommend you read a book by Paul Pearsall, Toxic Success, which contains some very good explanations about why the skill of attention is so degraded in our culture. Good luck! 

It is modeled on Mike Mahler's very good newsletter and I am sure it will bring Franz and Yoana a ton of new business. This is definitely a formula for RKC success! (In my marketing lectures at the RKC certs I spend some time analyzing why this style of newsletteris so powerful. Franz and Yoana have taken the ball and already scored two touchdowns.) 

Jon, it's rather like studying music. What is important is frequent practice of the basics. Then add extra pieces when you are very sure you have learned the forms you are already studying. When you take on additional forms, there is one good benefit: you often get some new insights and perhaps a couple of solid new methods that really work for you. This happens for me frequently. The old traditional rule of taking on a 100-day, every day practice of a particular method is a good one. You will know if it is really for you or not. As far as "feeling" the qi or energy--that comes and goes. You may be looking for too distinct sensations. Most often it is a subtle sensation of pulsing, warmth, tingling. An immersion experience like Unlock would most likely give you a breakthrough... 

yes Matt, This is our certified kettlebell trainer Angie Dowds. And, yes, I am sure kettlebells are going to be huge in the UK. The results are confidential, but I will be very surprised if her team doesn't win. Visit our UK distributor at the link below to get KBs and our other KB products locally

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You can absolutely mix Super Joints and Qigong. In fact my Qigong Recharge program is exactly that: a mix of the two. RIS is quite different from qigong in its approach, however its final intention ts to enhance your ability to relax your muscles. So you could see RIS and qigong as complementary practices. While there are some iron shirt techniques where you hold your breath, overall the great value of qigong is that it trains you to be very regular, deep and natural in your breathing. In other words qigong can help counterbalance practices where you are required to hold your breath on a regular basis. Many, many IMA and qigong practitioners have purchased RIS and have been very happy with their results. Have a look at the upcoming workshop I am doing with Pavel and Steve Maxwell, called Unlock (link below). This will exactly be a combination of Super Joints, RIS and qigong.

http://www.dragondoor.com/wps5.html 

There is a long tradition of so-called spontaneous qigong movement where you allow yourself to move very freely as the spirit and body take you. There are certainly great benefits to this type of practice. However qigong and tai chi methods go very far beyond simply attaining a greater feeling of relaxation. There are many, many principles for posture, breath, consciousness and movement that can have far-reaching benefits on many levels. I would encourage you not to discount the "science and art" behind these disciplines -- unless perhaps you are really not looking for anything more than that generalized sense of relaxation. 

Actually, you would be better off getting Qigong Recharge. The two most useful Animal Frolics tapes to get, in order of preference would be Serenity, then Vitality. Power Qigong won't apply to Unlock. 

I douse and I'm a believer. I also believe strongly that qigong helps protect against flus very well. I have had a flu attack once in the last fifteen years. It was about eight years ago. Dragon Door was not doing very well and I was driving limo on the side to make ends meet, staying up many nights until 2 or 3 in the morning, getting up at 7. I got severely depleted and bang, the flu. I believe that qigong practice generates an internal warmth that has much of the same impact you get from dousing. Plus the body's natural defenses are strengthened through optimizing the meridian flow. Qigong improves the functioning of the lymph system which in turn helps the body stay detoxified, another plus in preventing many kinds of illness. Physical strength does not necessarily equate to resilient health, IMO. And qigong makes a perfect complement to cover the bases. I do also love the energy surge that comes from dousing. A great way to wake up in the morning or to recharge at the end of the day. 

It's another very strong way to activate the lymph system. According to Carter, a former gymnast, rebounding strengthens every cell in the body, as the cells respond to the additional G force experienced in rebounding.