Five Elements, Six Conditions: A Taoist Approach to Emotional Healing, Psychology, and Internal Alchemy

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Taoism and the use of the five elemental forces of nature for healing, says Gilles Marin, are esoteric, understandable only through daily experience with a knowledgeable mentor. Marin's 25 years of clinical practice teaching the ancient Taoist method of Chi Nei Tsang, which uses hands-on techniques and Taoist meditations to help clients heal, uniquely qualifies him for the task. "Five Elements, Six Conditions" shows how simple and practical the ancient Taoist healing principles are and how effectively they deepen all methods of healing, including modern medical approaches. His clear language, along with colour-coded maps and diagrams, enables readers to understand the alchemical principles formed and refined over hundreds of years. Each chapter includes specific exercises and meditations to help anyone integrate the essence of the teaching and develop at the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels.

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"Five Elements, Six Conditions is a much-needed tool for practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tai-Chi Chuan, and Chi-Kung. It will help them greatly in understanding the principles of Taoist internal alchemy and its modern applications. Thanks to Gilles Marin, a nearly extinct esoteric practice from the Far East has the chance of becoming an important healing discipline, helping readers to step into the mysterious world of healing, and creating a better and gentler world for future generations. Mantak Chia, Director of The International Healing Tao, Thailand

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Gilles Marin is founder, director, and head instructor of the Chi Nei Tsang Institute in Berkeley, California. The author of Healing from Within with Chi Nei Tsang, he lives in Richmond, CA.