i have just finsihed reading excellent tim's book and right at the end there was a page on exercises to do in bed before sleep and waking. Is there anybody out there who practices this stuff? any value to it? is it worth trying?

I haven't tried them before waking yet...as far as I know

Assume these exercises don't involve a partner?
Just kidding, it is a fantastic book Tim, love those pictures of Master Wang looking healthy & happy at 100 years of age

kind regards,
Mike

I it a new book? If so, where can I get it.
Thnx.

I too think quite highly of the book and have written a positive review of it. I found the discussion of san ti shi, the discussion of the fundamental concepts of xing yi, the translations from the xing yi classics; all invaluable. I consider it the best book ever available in english for improving one's xing yi. And I don't say that because this is Tim's message board, I say it because I think it is true.

But oddly enough, in all honesty, I found the exercises themselves to be.....um, the least important part of the book. I tried them for a couple of months and at least for me, came to the conclusion that they take more time than they are worth. It is always important to keep in mind that these exercises may or may not be "the" reason Wang lived so long. His longevity is probably a result of a variety of things including genes and luck.

Take care,
Brian

Regarding the book:

My primary experience with the information in the book has been related to the exercises, which I have done once or twice a day for about six months now.They are part of my daily routine. I'd recommend them, but I am not sure exactly why beyond their being a great way to wake up in the morning.

As for longevity, well, I'm always struck by the example of the Masai tribe which, according to an article I read fifteen years ago, has the lowest incidence of heart disease on earth. These folks herd cattle, generally walking up to fifty miles a day. They subsist on a diet that includes foraged plants but mostly consists of cattle blood and milk. Finally, the smallest unit of time they have is a fortnight(14 days).

So what is it that accounts for their healthy hearts: exercise, diet(blood and whole milk?), the lack of stress, or is it genes and luck?

I dunno...except that the ancients looked at all the evidence and declared it must be fate.

If that's the case, why do anything?

To improve the quality of the life that you do have, I suppose. And on the outside chance that it might affect the outcome.

Best wishes,
Gerry

Can I get the name of the book and where it might be available? Thank you.

The name of the book is:
"Xing Yi Nei Gong - Xing Yi Health Maintenance and Internal Strength Development" compiled and edited by Dan Miller and Tim Cartmell. It is published by Unique Publication and is available through Amazon.com.

Steven

Thank you Steven.

Walter

Tim,

I have a question about Opening and Closing Soothes the Meridians, the 3rd of the 16 exercises in "Xing Yi Nei Gong - Xing Yi Health Maintenance and Internal Strength Development." Why is the palm of the stationary hand placed under the armpit?

Thanks,
Garold Marion

Garold,
Holding the ribs under the armpit stabilizes (keeps the non-exercising arm from flopping around) the upper body so the exercise is concentrated on the rotating arm.

Thanks, Tim.

Dear Tim;
the Xing Yi Nei Gong book has helped me greatly. i have the hepatitis c virus i got from a blood transfusion in 1986 and i have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. a year ago i felt pretty bad and suffered from depression (a symptom of the hypothyroidism). last may i started studing TCM as the AMA was doing me no good at all. I bought your book and video and started to do the exersices. i now feel very good, have lots of energy, and the swelling in my liver has gone down. thank you and dan for bringing this wonderful set to me and a big thank you to Master Wang for caring for others during his life.

wow. it's great to hear about IMA bringing better quality of life to people. good luck with everything, hilton.

Hilton,
Nothing makes me happier than to hear our work has helped improve someone's health. Best wishes to you.

Tim, saw this thread on your forum, and wanted to comment on XYNG. For what it's worth, if I had to move into a furnished room and could only take 5 or 6 health/fitness/MA books with me, this book would be in that collection. It really is a gem and a great contribution to the literature. Thanks for making the info and history available and for sweating the details with the editting, formatting, photographs, etc.

Thanks James.

That book is so good that I loaned it to someone & never got it back!

Can you buy the book in a store?? I don't live in America and My sister is going to the US so I can ask her to take one with her!

YY,
You can find the book in many of the larger bookstores (Barnes and Noble, Borders).