Energy Healing Books

I was disappointed since I gave it for a gift and had ordered "New" for that specific purpose!!

Vibrational Medicine is allegedly written by someone with an M.D. With that being so, it wouldn't be unreasonable to expect that the author had a fair amount of education and was capable of writing a book that while potentially controversial (nothing wrong with that per se) but was supported by real research which, of course, would also be listed in a well-written bibliography. Don't expect anything like this; however, from Richard Gerber - the guy is a real QUACK!

I originally had high hopes for this book - with the topic being "vibrational medicine" there is an incredible wealth of information on all kinds of related topics - including the complete sound spectrum and the electromagnetic continuum. Obviously an enormous amount of time could be spent on examining such readily (and empirically) identifiable uses of such waveforms but that seems to be expecting far too much from Gerber.

Instead of science, Gerber decides to spew forth endless pages of New Age quackery beginning with a seemingly never-ending discourse on chakra's and other such garbage. He refers to "research" conducted by clairvoyants, psychics, faith healers, "medical intuitives", and a whole plethora of other euphemisms as the basis for his drivel. This appears to be designed to legitimize the fact that he can't support the bizarre ideas he presents.

While one can't help but wonder if Gerber must have missed his thorazine when he wrote this nonsense, he covers many of the most ridiculous modalities of "healing" but ignores many, many valid ones. For example, Gerber doesn't even mention the use of sound - a treatment modality that has found uses in essentially every culture and yet he goes into such bizarre topics as long distance "color therapy" where the healer merely "thinks" of a color while projecting his/her healing thought upon a patient who happens to be miles away.

In fact, this book contains so much meaningless tripe that it might be best to sum it up by hypothesizing a visit to Gerber's "medical" practice. For example: suppose you are in the midst of a massive heart attack. After reading this book, it is easy to imagine that Gerber would tell you that his on-staff "medical intuitive" took the day off in order to find some more snake oil. As a result, he needs to call the psychic hotline first (because he can't read your aura) and will need the so-called clairvoyant at the other end of the line bathe you in "indigo" in order to unblock your chakras. Let's not forget that you will need to be facing west, during your heart attack, and have magnets placed upon your chest as you sniff the essence of dandelions that have been fermented in a green room (shaped like a pyramid, of course).

While there are so many promising approaches to healing that use legitmate techniques for overcoming sickness, books like this do nothing but harm those who are doing real research into alternative medicine modalities. If you have any sense, at all, avoid this unscientific pile of excrement behind ... after all, you wouldn't want to block your chakras!

This book is so intense. It gets into information that some people aren't ready for. One of the concepts was: everything has an energy force, for instance, if you want love in your life, put rubies in a pitcher of filtered water in the early AM sun. Drink that water with infused ruby energy. The ruby energy will fill your prana, chi or vital force. It is not hocus-pocus. The author gets into scientific fact of how and why this happens. It actually lightened my mood. The placebo affect? Perhaps. There is so much information covered in this book. It takes time to absorb the information. Then read some more. But it is fascinating. I think I'll take mine out and read it again.

A practical, succinct description of tomorrow's medicine

At the dawn of the twenty-first century, the old paradigms underlying the sciences are beginning to fall apart. This is nowhere so clearly seen as in medicine and in the physical sciences. Physicists seeming to be less resistant to innovation than physicians, quantum theory has effectively replaced the mechanistic theories of Newton and even the relativistic teachings of Einstein as orthodoxy.

Vibrational healing now occupies a space in relation to conventional biomedicine precisely analogous to that held by what was called the 'New Physics' in the 1940's and 50's.

Dr. Gerber informs us that vibrational medicine philosophically rests on the recognition that the human being is more than a physical body, but also incorporates a "body" of life energy, a "body" of sensitivity and feelings, and a spiritual essence or Self. Vibrational modalities interact with these subtle bodies of the human being, evoking specific qualities in response. We can say that they work in a similar way to inspirational music or art, which carry meaning through the vehicle of sound or light, while the modalities of vibrational medicine work through the medium of the patterns of energy that suffuse, enfold and interpenetrate our physical selves.

Modern physics has known for decades that matter and consciousness are intertwined so finely as to seem to present the two as but aspects of a single phenomenon. Medical science nonetheless continues to utilize a nineteenth century model of the human being as a mechanism, but another machine (albeit an especially complicated one) in a world of machines. Given present trends, we can reasonably expect that in the coming century medical science will develop ways of assessing the impact of consciousness on health, and we will learn more about ourselves and the ways in which vibrational healing modalities work.

Dr. Richard Gerber's work is destined to become a classic: a practical, succinct description of tomorrow's medicine - so clearly written that one might read it and without further ado utilize some of the more straightforward therapeutic modalities described therein which run the gamut from homeopathy to color therapy, from radiesthesia to Reiki.

I unhesitatingly recommend Dr. Richard Gerber's valuable and delightfully-written volume to every healer, professional or lay, with an interest in alternative or complementary medicine or energetic healing.

Richard Gerber continues to update this classic, which is outstanding, comprehensive and comprehensible.

If you are looking for an introduction to the many different novel forms of treatment which have emerging over the last century, this is one of the best places to start. He has also observed some of the profound similarities between healing and spiritual growth. Many of us have seen individuals undergo sudden and sometimes unexpected spiritual awakenings when they have been working wioth some of these techniques.

Highly recommended!

I bought a copy of this book for myself and immediately got a second copy for my parents. I was raised on the 10 square plan. Actually, triangles. You know, in the shape of Doritos? I loved breads (bagels, challah, snack crackers). Not a big fan of sugary sweets, but certainly a carbo addict and snacker throughout the day. Lots of yummy empty calories. My snacks ran into the evening, and my weight showed it.

I got a copy of the book for my parents because they frequently eat late at night (like 10pm late). They are starting to change that habit and seeing results.

As I got older, I found my way to a better lifestyle. I think the right way to approach this book is just that. It just makes sense to smooth out the caloric intake to your body. I am an athlete and one of my regular sports is swimming. My coach talks about the "flywheel" you need to get going when you work out. Like an engine, you want your workout to get the metabolic "engine" going to the point where you are efficiently burning calories. "5 Square" is a way of fueling that engine without slowing it down or revving it into the red zone.

I came to five squares already having discovered what I needed to do to take care of my body. But the program has helped by providing me with the structure and discipline - recipes, balanced scheduled meals - to make that vision a reality.

Great book and highly recommended.

I wanted to lose some baby fat and improve my eating habits and the recipes in this book helped me do just that! Monica Lynn's tone in her writing is friendly and non-judgemental -- that made a big difference to me. The recipes are incredibly easy and tasty. I highly recommend this book!

The results are indeed in for me. As a veteran dieter with a lot of weight to lose, I have been on Monica Lynn's program for 3 months and have lost nearly 40lbs so far and the pounds keep coming off! I have more energy and feel better than I have in 10 years. I was buying a copy of this fantastic book for a friend of mine when I saw the ridiculous and misleading comments by the Body For Life guru and I just needed to set the record straight. The 5 Squares food is delicious, the program is no-nonsense and easy to follow and the results are amazing! This is only "diet" that I have ever been on that has enabled me to truly change my eating habits. I tried the Zone Diet for a much longer period of time which much less success. This book could change your life, it has certainly changed mine.

5 Squares Low-Carb Meals has taken me beyond what I've been able to achieve on my own. The book provides ample information and insight as to what it takes to formulate a palatable and result proof diet. Its surprisingly easy and simple!! In addition to the book, I signed up with 5 Squares Meal Plan (delivery). I cannot emphasize enough that the changes were literally visible in a matter of days...wow! Not to mention the beneficial side effects: increased energy, and alertness. I am and have always been healthy in general, but this diet plan has definately taken me where no diet or excersize has taken me before.

I think we all have a general idea of eating healthy but now its time to get the story straight ...

The book I bought was really easy to read, helpful, and .. though I never thought I'd be saying this about any diet food.. delicious. I'm no culinary expert, but my meals came out looking pretty nice.. though I don't remember having any pictures to compare them too. Nonetheless, easy read, easy recipes, tasty meals, and a leaner me. Would recommend to anyone.

I am a HUGE fan of this book. Perhaps because it illustrates the forgiveness work I needed to go through. I have found it very easy to read and follow. The concepts make sense and the healing processes (though tough) are so amazingly freeing. I cannot say enough good things about this book. If I had to say anything negative, it would be that I wish the Author had included some tips about what would happen to you after you heal each Chakra. I didn't know what to expect and sometimes was a bit concerned. So, that would have been nice. I have found however that after each healing and cleansing, new pathways to understanding open up and I can feel my body/mind vibration rising with each cleansing. Before reading this book, I didn't know much about Chakras and to be honest, I was a skeptical, but I'm NOT anymore. If you're looking for a book on Chakra healing/cleansing/balancing, THIS IS A MUST HAVE.

I like the organization of the book, the explanations of each Chakra and the meditations/exercises at the end of each chapter. I do wish there were a CD of the meditations to accompany the book rather than the suggestion to record the meditations on a tape to play back...who wants to listen to their own voice!!! This is a nice primer for anyone who is new to Chakras and energy work. It's a nice addition to my library.

This is by far the best chakra book I have read. She not only goes into detail about how each chakra effects you physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, but it's filled with exercises. Being an intuitive empath, my favorite exercises are tuning down your chakra exercises to keep negative influences from affecting you. I do that every morning after doing Doreen Virtue's chakra clearing exercise and I feel fantastic all day, but if not, I feel lousy.

This is one of the first books I purchased that was strictly on Chakras. Her views and style of writting was OK at the time but since then I have found other Authors that are alot better. I read this book in less then 1 week so it an easy read and doesn't delve very deep. She also devotes a Chapter to each Chakra, and gives a fair overview, correspondences, the rest of it is exercises like meditations and jounaling questions. If you purchase this book you must get the companion book the workbook- the workbook is great, it doesn't really add anythng new, but it better explains the meditations and you can use it for your jounal. I would give the Workbook a higher rating the the actual book! Also most of the information find in this book can be found on the information/correspondences page of the workbook just in less detail. She definetly has her view of Chakras, and through study I just don't mesh well with her views.

If you are already familiar with chakras then this book probably is not the one for you; however, if you are looking for an introduction to chakras then this book is a good start. The author takes the time, a whole chapter's worth of time, to devote to each chakra giving you a very clear background and understanding. The exercises are very accurate and easy to do from the first time around. Definately a good starter book :)

Bioelectromagnetic Healing: A Rationale for its Use
by Thomas Valone

How can you write about the history of electromedicine and not give Albert Roy Davis and Walter C. Rawls any significant mention? The answer is you can't, and this is my main criticism with the book. Davis is the founder of the modern science of biomagnetics/bioelectromagnetics. Give credit where credit is due.

Unipolar biomagnets can work as well as these electromagnetic devices in many cases and they won't cost you 500 dollars (or more). Many of the electromagnetic devices on the market expose the user to both North and South pole magnetic fields, and Davis and Rawls have proven that South pole magnetic fields can be very harmful to your health.

An intelligent discussion of bioelectromagnetic healing. Also, a product listing of reputable companies. I have purchased two of the products and have resolved my chronic health issues. Thank you to Thomas Valone for getting this information to the public.

Between 1900 and 1930 many medical breakthroughs were discovered. May the men like Tesla, Rife, Lackovsky and Priore who's invaluable work in the field of electo-medicine soon gain the recognition they deserve. These men and many others were the self-less pioneers seeking to cure and enhance health for the benefit of mankind.

Enough cannot be written on this subject because the subject matter is based on truth!!! We are simply like everything in creation an electronic frequency.

Thank you, Jerry Nowacki, CNC, CHC

One of the best books that I have ever read on Electo-medicine. It outlines the pioneers in Electromagnetic protocols and serves as a reference book describing the contributions of top researchers in the field. The book is only 126 pages but is packed with useful, interesting and highly detailed information and includes pictures. If a person has any health problems read this book. It describes may proven treatments that are suppressed by the AMA, FDA and big Pharma but refuse to go away because they do work. The book is very well documented, easy to understand and comprehensive. Actual devices are listed and the locations where they can be purchased. Many of the highly effective treatments are not expensive, non-evasive and above all safe. Cures actually do exist for many very serious diseases.
Great Book: A+++++++++++++++++++++

I LOVE this book! I bought it on the recommendation of some close friends who said it was a must read, and I have to say they were 100% on the mark. Because of the "Essence of Tantric Sexuality," I have a whole new outlook on sex and sexuality (not to mention better and more sensual sex!), plus I was able to teach my mate some new tricks (though to be honest I'm still perfecting those :)

I was a bit concerned before reading the book that a lot of what it has to say would be beyond my understanding, as I was a total novice to tantra. But I soon found I was mistaken. The book is so well written - the authors use simple to understand language to make otherwise complex ideas easy to digest - and I was astonished at how quickly I moved through the chapters and how much of it I retained.

If you're looking for a great book on tantra this is the one. A++++!

"Tantra uses touch as the primary sensory avenue for the focusing of the mind and when sexual sensation expresses itself in orgasm, the bursting or climax, we achieve a state of yoga, or union."

Those looking for a general introduction to Tantric Yoga will find this an invaluable and informative book.

Based on the lectures given by Dr Jonn Mumford (aka Swamiji, or Swami Anandakapila) and developed further by the authors, Essence gives an insight into the practical exercises and techniques available for the western Tantrika (practitioner), as well as a greatly expounded explanation for those unfamiliar with Tantric sexuality.

Rudimentary instructions begin with some basics: the use of yantras, or symbols, for visualization techniques; and mudras, hand gestures or body positions, used for creating psychophysical change.

Following these lessons, the authors then delve into various sexual aspects, reminding the reader that it is the process of getting to an orgasm that is more important than the actual climax itself. Essence deals with various exercises and rituals in order for men and women, individually or as a couple, to make that journey more fun, more rewarding, and more fulfilling so that the climax becomes the culmination of an already-exciting discovery process, ultimately a meeting with the divine.

They deal with sexuality in a straightforward, very matter-of-fact, and graphic manner.

Those willing to approach with an open mind and a teachable spirit will find a lot of material here to help understand many aspects of sexual pleasure, not only between two people, but also individually.

The authors cover many different areas of inducing pleasure, including masturbation, sexual fantasies, the use of perfumes and massage, and an in-depth look at the erogenous zones in men and women (and, yes, there are more than two!).

Later in the book, similarities are drawn between the symbology of Tantra and other religions and beliefs, including the Catholic Mass.

If you can handle the graphic sexual descriptions and illustrations, this is indeed a book with information worth perusing, studying, and practicing.

It says in the book these two people are students of Jonn Mumford. This comes off sounding like a tape recording of Jonn Mumford rambling on the same subjects that are covered in his other books. The paragraphs are too long and rambling. There are no good illustrations of any methods you would find helpful. There are no exercises clearly set apart and easily dileneated much less something you could look back at for future reference.

In short, this book seems amateurish, and worse than that, just plain boring. I found it hard to get through and not very helpful.

I suppose they had all their pals get on here and write these glowing reviews.

The book/s by bodhi avinasha are superior in every way (especially one called "Jewel in the Lotus" and I would just look that one up on amazon if I were you. It's a much more helpful book if you actually want to learn how to practice this.

Best of luck.

I feel extremely fortunate to have come upon this book. The wisdom and insight into the Human Being's relationship with his/her own sexual energy is absolutely priceless. If this book were priced at 100 times what it actually costs, it would still be a steal. The personal empowerment I've experienced in every aspect of my life since beginning to digest this book, has me convinced that I have tapped into an understanding of what Human existence was meant to be.

Whether you are simply curious about Tantra, already know something about it, or are already knowledgeable, this is the book for you. The authors studied with the individual most responsible for bringing Tantric practices to the West, and they artfully, seriously and delightfully pass along what they have learned in this slim volume. "How to" manual, history book, explanation of Eastern philosophy: it is all here.

There is a huge pile of Tantra books available,trying to take advantage of the fact that sex sells. Many of them are exploitive and ignorant. This one is the real deal: expert, wise and loving.

I just read the review by a Chinese Taoist from Detroit, who by the way is selling books on the same suject! This person is discrediting exactly what we, westerners, can be grateful to Mantak Chia for : making those ancient secrets accessible and useful to the regular American! Who nowadays has time to wait and meditate for 20 years before being introduced to the basic taoist inner respiration techniques ?

And don't be fooled, even if made "quickly" accessible, those secrets need practice, and to rip the benefits, it's better to start at the more basic exercises like "The Healing Sounds" or "Chi Self-Massage: The Taoist Way of Rejuvenation". Even if you stopped there, you would feel the difference.

In my humble opinion, all the better if the sexual titles can get people's attention enough to open them to those powerful and helpful ancient secrets. They work !

As for anybody spending the money becoming accredited to teach the Healing Tao, this person may want to get better informed ! People don't get any accreditation before they can demonstrate their capacity to master all the exercises and the situations that can develop during a class !

First let me start by saying I am a male.
I have had the opportunity to have read both the male & female version of this book. I have also been practising the techniques some years ago, with tremendous wonderful results. I can tell anyone of you that, if you practise the techniques with the discipline required you will see, feel and experience the results promised to you.
I highly recommend both books for reading and training. It give both male and female insight in each others techniques.

It was slightly interesting, but I found myself skipping around in the book to see if it gets any better.

I have to admit that I don't even care about the origin of the practice, about the lineage, titles or whatever - I'm only interested if when I applied a teaching and practice in my life - do I get the desired results - and I guarantee if you apply the information from this book, if you engage in the practices described, you will notice wonderful results - in terms of increased sexual magnetism, increased energy for healing, rejuvenation and spiritual growth (yes, yes, yes - you may even get rid of some wrinkles), and of course, more fabulous sex.

I have attended a workshop with Mantak Chia way back in 1987 and while I had this book, I have recently also purchased the set of videos. I find all of them valuable - workshop, because it gave us all opportunity to clarify anything we might have needed to clarify about the practice; book, because it went into greater lenghts in explaining finer points; and video set, because it's easy to follow and it's great to refresh some points one might have forgotten (after all, there is only so much one can remember after attending a two-day workshop and there's only so long that one can retain the information).

I was passionate about my practice after attending the workshop - however my practice consisted mainly from solitary practice dealing with generation and circulation of sexual energy - which I at time practiced even for 7 hours a day, during the first six months (later on, I have reduced the amount of practice) - however, certain benefits of my initial intense practice remained and have tremendously benefited me with other energy and spiritual practice I was (and still am) engaged in.

I feel deeply grateful for this book and for the teachings Mantak Chia brought to the west.

In depth refined awareness exercises for women who are serious about getting a deeper sense of the sexual/life stream and its 'home' in the genitals.
Not light reading. You have to practice the exercises for this book to make any real sense.
A must buy if you are into that kind of work and pretty uninteresting if you aren't!

This book is highly recommended. It contains information on the etheric non-world, turbo thoughts, invisibility and much much more. Lots to learn from this one.

I enjoyed this book immensely. What really captured my attention were the experiential exercises Mr. Wilde use throughout the book. In using these methods myself, a significant shift took place in my awareness. While the author does not use the word Toltec anywhere in his book, attributing these practices instead to occult bodies in European mystery schools, I see no significant differences between these practices and those offered in Toltec philosophy found in the work of Castaneda, Eagle Feather, and Mares, to name a few. It would be interesting to get the authors view on this confluence between apparently different systems which produce similar existential states of awareness in those who use these methods.

These types of spiritual development books (for the lack of a better word) may be shifting human consciousness in untold ways. Wilde, for example, often uses the concept of detachment as a method of spiritual awareness, i.e., not being hooked into some one else's drama. In Toltec philosophy the same concept is called, "losing self-importance."

For anyone attempting to grow spiritually and shift the dream, I highly recommend this book. Don't get too encumbered by the concepts which are difficult to follow or to substantiate via reason; the aim is to engage the practices and see where they take you. Herein the purpose of the book methinks.

The book speaks for itself. You don't have to understand it. It's not a tragedy if one does not. However, when one indicts Mr. Wilde for using pseudoscience when referring to the earth's resonating frequency, well--for that reviewer, please look up the term SCHUMANN RESONANCE. It is a defined construct of physics. It's funny that when some nit wit doesn't understand the world, that nit wit makes fun of somebody who does. So, in that sense, in terms of the intellectual underpinnings of that reviewer's critique--"garbage in, garbage out."

As another reviewer noted, one oughtn't place too much stock in Stuie's scientific claims--but of course after a some time on the "spiritual path" one finds that science is merely another religion, so what's the difference? All that aside, the reader will find a wealth of great advice for day to day living and aetheric adventures, as well as a number of amusing anecdotes all in the author's characteristically bombastic style. There are many practical exercises for building aetheric skills. Mr. Wilde has lived a fascinating life and has done a marvellous job seeing the infinite shine through his experiences. My rating lacks a star only because he seems to approach immortality in the usual, worn-out, after-death fashion, despite his extraordinary approach to other areas of existence. Open your eyes, Stuart! Any road, buy this book! It's one of my favourite SW works, and I have six!

I think everyone should have a copy of this book. Considering the changes and personal evolution you may be experiencing, having brought you to the presence of this review, I must say that this book is essential and will provide much empathy and answer many questions. It's a quick read and keeps you entranced the whole way through. My Wiccan elder priestess recommended it to me.. it's not necessarily Pagan, but certainly embodies concepts, philosophies and realizations encompassing all positive spiritual paths. Take my word for it!
Blessings,
OakRaven

This book is an easy read. It is not a detailed instruction manual on Reiki, in fact it doesn't give too much information away at all. The book talks about what Reiki is and, what surprised me, is how much the practice is utilized in human medicine, hospice etc... I had no idea how main stream the practice has become. The book packed with anecdotal support for the healing benefits of Reiki. The contents are well organized and she makes her points quickly. I picked up the book because I was taking Libby Barnett's Reiki level 1 and 2 courses and wanted to familiarize myself with her and her book. If you need further convincing that Reiki has a place in human medicine and supportive care pick up this book. After taking her course I'll be using Reiki on my small animal patients.

Reiki Energy Medicine is a motivator to learn Reiki, which is a Great thing because I can honestly say from my own personal experience, now that I have received attunement, that it WORKS. The authors write with the "Spirit" which just corroborates to me that Reiki is Holy and altogether Powerful. I am a Christian and love and celebrate Jesus every day of my life. Furthermore I have always been a woman of prayer. Reiki brings my faith full circle because it is tangible proof to my heart and soul that God's unconditional love can heal you if you will receive it. What is so awesome about Reiki is that it works regardless of your beliefs! No religious belief is required to receive Reiki healing.
One of the best things about Reiki that I learned from this book is that "The Reiki process hightlights the truth about healing: that the power and the responsibility for healing lie within the individual. The Reiki practitioner brings intention and commitment to the process, acting as a compassionate conduit for the universal life force, but the practitioner does not DO the healing for the client. The healing happens as a result of the relationship between the receiver's energy field and the universal energy field, mediated through the cellular consciousness of the receiver. Reiki enpowers the receiver to do the healing that needs to be done on all levels of being."
The chapters included are: 1 Universal Life Force: The Fundamental Principle of Health, 2 The Unique Power of Reiki, 3 Self-Reiki: Caring for the Caregiver, 4 A Progressive Approach to Wellness, 5 Visions for the Future: Reiki and the Partnership Model of Care. Also included are appendixes with diagrams for self treatment and treatment upon others.
Important note: You really need to look into this book but I would recommend getting an attunement first of which are available at amazon in the form of vhs and dvds. Then you can add to what you've already learned, thus fully enjoy and understand this book. The information here is NOT going to teach you Reiki if you first haven't been attuned. I give this book five stars because it mentions this fact in the text early on.
Closing quote: "Reiki meets us where we are and gently moves us forward, providing support for doing the work we were born to do. Reiki helps us know our purpose and manifest it with strength, vitality and ease. o8E
Soar!

After reading Reiki Energy Medicine, this reader finds writing this review quite difficult. It is quite tempting to lose any measure of objective distance and launch into the most effusive praise of this delightful book. At 120 pages, including notes and index, this book manages to say in a straightforward, concise, and simple way what so many other books three times the length or more are unable to communicate.

Without wasting too much time, the authors define and delineate with ease the nature of that universal healing life force that we know as reiki and its efficacy as a complement to traditional allopathic medicine. They neatly outline protocols that they, themselves, have used to integrate reiki into various health care environments from the emergency room to the hospital to the hospice. They discuss the success of programs they have developed and taught to other health care professionals, who have then enthusiastically integrated reiki healing into their health care practices. Reiki, as seen by the authors, is a cost-effective means of providing additional care and support to patients encountering what has so often been the impersonal and technical face of modern medicine. It re-integrates compassion and care back into the caregiver-patient/recipient relationship. Much anecdotal evidence is supplied in this book to demonstrate the extent to which this return of the compassionate relationship alone can drastically reduce the cost and length of recovery.

In the hospice setting where recovery is not an option, Reiki can transform what, under modern conditions, has become a degrading or frightening decline to death into a healing transition. Besides its utility as a palliative measure to treat even the worst pain, Reiki is a gentle guide to ease the patient's concerns and to assist them in their journey out of this life. Remarkably, reiki has also proven quite healing in the relationships of the hospice client with their survivors. In a word, Reiki can assist in cleaning out so much of the emotional unfinished "business" of the client. The authors supply anecdotes supporting this concept and discuss protocols as to how to apply and integrate reiki in the hospice setting.

I am reminded of an article, "Reiki in Hospice Care: Miranda's Story," by John Mramor(Massage & BodyWork Magazine, Feb/Mar 2004 issue) that eloquently affirms the principles that Ms. Barnett and Ms. Chambers have discussed. The client, Miranda, was a single mother of two in her early forties dying from cancer. After a traumatic and highly dysfunctional life, it didn't appear that she would find any healing, peace, or resolution as she approached the end of her life. Nonetheless, through the persistent yet ever so gentle efforts of Mr. Mramor, Miranda was able to find not only some measure of relief from her severe pain, but also to find the healing and resolution of life issues to continue her journey from this life to the next. I feel blessed by the serendipity to have read this article at the same time I was reading Reiki Energy Medicine.

Equally important to discussing the use of reiki in the modern healthcare facility was the emphasis placed by the authors upon the need for caregivers to take care of themselves. The importance of self-Reiki can not be repeated too often. Self-Reiki is vital to maintaining the energy and health of caregivers and to reducing their burdens of dis-ease and stress. As in their discussion regarding hospital and hospice protocols, the authors outline at length the importance of self-care for caregivers and conclude with their vision of a healthcare facility where reiki is fully integrated into the course of healing modalities for both the caregivers and the care-recipients.

In conclusion, Reiki Energy Medicine is quite simply a must-have text for reiki professionals, especially those who are integrating its caring principles and healing practices with other health modalities. I would also highly recommend it for reiki practitioners in general for its value in bringing home the profound, yet gentle realization that reiki can be integrated into every aspect of life to detoxify, heal, and raise the energy of any person and any situation.

This review was first printed in Reiki Magic newsletter(Twin Falls, April 2004). Copyright 2004 Brian S. Melton(aka Friskybearman): no part of this article may be reproduced in any manner without my express consent.

There are books which pretend to be a reference point, and there are those which not only are, but also exceed readers' expectations. These are some of those! Read them twice and heal the universe. A library worth having for every healer.

(1). The Power of Divine: A Healer's Guide - Tapping into the Miracle by Tiffany Snow

(2). Molecules Of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicine by Candace B. Pert

(3). Energy Medicine by Donna Eden, David Feinstein, Brooks Garten, Caroline Myss

(4). Reiki Energy Medicine: Bringing the Healing Touch into Home, Hospital and Hospice by Libby Barnett, Maggie Chambers, Susan Davidson

(5). A Practical Guide to Vibrational Medicine : Energy Healing and Spiritual Transformation by Richard Gerber

Reiki is a form of Energy Medicine. The Japanese compound word Reiki means Universal Energy and is equivalent to the Chi of Chinese and the Prana of Indians. In this book, "Reiki Energy Medicine Bringing Healing Touch into Home, Hospital and Hospice", the authors Libby Barnett and Maggie Chambers, Reiki Masters, give us a number of areas where the Reiki healing touch can be applied with advantage. They give a good number of case studies and examples from their extensive health-related professional experience spread over years. Libby is a Medical Social Worker and Maggie is an artist who works with handicapped children. Both found Reiki to be useful in a number of situations. In collaboration with Susan Davidson, who helped the book to be edited into a highly readable account of Reiki, they succeed in getting the message through that Reiki as an adjunt to all other medical systems can improve the healing process effectively. Reiki is intelligent and it is the receipient who receives as much or as little as one needs and uses it for the highest good. Thus, it is not to be construed as a panacea, but it should be offered with unconditional love. I especially liked their comment that Reiki is not only Universal Energy but is also Universal / unconditional love. They also bring out an important point that Reiki should be welcomed by all other medical systems and the insurance firms since it doesn't interfere with their working and helps in bringing down the medicare costs.

The book gives a short introduction to Reiki but concentrates more on the applications of Reiki in the health field. The emphasis through out is on touch. The Appendices give the hand positions for self Reiki and for giving Reiki to others. The other aspects of Reiki which enable distance healing, programming etc., which do not involve touch have not been covered.

I recommend this book to all those who are interested in the use of Reiki in the health field.

S.V.Swamy,
Reiki Master and Holistic Healer
Author, Editor and Reviewer

Prior to reading "Unmasking the Rose," I knew very little about kundalini. My understanding was a remote recollection of a snake lying at the base of the spine. However, after reading Dr. Walter's superb autobiography, I am convinced that kundalini awakening (k.a.) is very important in terms of our shared spiritual destiny. It may very be the universal cornerstone of mysticism.

What makes Dr. Walter's book so helpful and inspiring is her approach, which is very honest and down to Earth. K.A., traditionally reserved for the select few (living in monasteries and caves) has now been made accessible to a much larger audience. Dr. Walter's is a modern day mystic, with one foot in the material world and the other in eternity.

Furthermore, I truly believe in the authenticity of her awakening. Why? Because of the setting, Dr Walters has spent most of her life living and working in the Midwest. This region is not very well versed in any spiritual discipline but traditional Christianity. Yet, despite the dearth of information or encouragement, Dr. Walters found herself immersed in a classical k.a. It is clear that to accomplish this it was necessary for her to connect with an inner guide.

Before concluding, I wish to mention Dr. Walter's wonderful anthology of poetry, "Marrow of Flame." It is a perfect complement to her autobiography. Both books are an expression of her depth and honesty.

In "Unmasking The Rose," Dorothy Walters has indeed given us a gem - a modern-day spiritual classic that describes, in all of its subtle and shattering detail, the process of Kundalini Awakening as it occurred within her "own" bodymind. Like so much great mystical writing, "Unmasking The Rose" is both deeply personal and transcendent; It describes not only the events in the life of a 53-year-old American woman, but also an evolutionary process unfolding now, for all of humanity. If you appreciate accounts of rapidly-expanding consciousness, spiritual awakening within the energetic matrix of the body, or just how life can present us with the most unexpected and delicious gifts ... then I highly recommend picking up a copy of "Unmasking The Rose." It is a treasure not to be missed!

I found this book most helpful in understanding my own awakening. Walters entries reflect the wonder and confusion of this universally known experience.Although she uses some Hindu terminlogy I found the writing
easy to follow. On such a difficult complex subject this is quite an accomplishment. Thank you Dorothy Walters for putting into words this
overwhelming experience. Indeed, it is refreshing to find something on this subject that comes out of an ordinary life instead of the countless pages written by gurus who perhaps have not even had the experience themselves

Dorothy Walter's book is a beautiful, honest, and unpretentious description of the transformative process of kundalini awakening. This isn't a story of Himalayan caves or remote monasteries; Dorothy Walters presents herself as she is: a university professor who leads a relatively quiet life. She strives, sometimes struggles, to balance the mundane details of life with this deep spiritual opening. And she describes it honestly, day-to-day, largely free from the technical jargon of many spiritual books. This book is so profound precisely because hers is a life you or I could be leading. Fascinating reading!

It's hard to put into words how helpful I found this book to be. Dorothy Walter's way of describing her personal kundalini awakening makes this often nebulous phenonmenon accessible and understandable to novices and experienced practitioners alike. Too often such mystical experiences are presented in ways that tend to make one feel these are mountain-top moments not meant for the so-called average person. I mean we aren't all Ram Dass or St. John of the Cross or some guru living in an ashram in India. We are folks who go to work, clean our homes, raise our children, shop in grocery stores, drive cars on the freeway, get angry when someone tailgates us too close. I mean, we're simply human.

Well, Dorothy Walters is human too, yet she has experienced the highest form of spiritual arousal not once, not twice, but on a regular basis for decades. It happens when she slows down, tunes out and quiets herself. That makes sense. Everything she says makes sense.

Of all the many--countless, actually--spiritual books I've read, "Unmasking the Rose" comes the closest to the Truth. The truth that spiritual experiences are not for the already-enlightened, but for everyone. Everyone who is willing to open that door and walk through it, that is. Not that we will all experience kundalini in either its blissful or painful aspects, but that we all have the POTENTIAL to do so.

I thank Dorothy Walters for telling her story so we will have the courage to LIVE our stories, wherever they might lead us.

Experience the down-to-earth magic of Qi Dao, a Tibetan energy art unifying Yoga and Tai Chi. This audiobook teaches to embody the strengths of both traditions without concerning yourself with holding poses or doing forms. Instead, this audiobook and the complimentary eBook it comes with can help you develop the Harmonious Culture of Movement unique to Qi Dao. This unique system uses kinesthetic approach, backed by intensive research, testing, and feedback from generations of Qigong masters, practitioners and students.

Qi Dao really expanded my mind, especially the last chapter and conclusion! I was not even prepared for some of the revelations that dawned on me after reading this book, despite all my studies in Shamanism and Energy Healing. Of course, I am not a martial artist like some other reviewers who got exactly what they needed to get out of Qi Dao. I guess everyone can benefit in every one's own way from reading this book and, especially, going through the complete home study course.

The hard cover copy of this book is also a part of the Basic Qi Dao Home Study Course that I ordered on eBay. I am glad it is now available on Amazon too. In addition to this fine book, the course also has many other excellent materials I may review, time permitting.

I was fortunate to participate in a teleseminar with Lama Tantrapa where he offered to buy an autographed hard cover copy of his book. I am glad I jumped into this opportunity, because this book proved to be the one I had been dreaming about for years. I wish somebody had taught me these simple principles of body, energy and kinesthetic awareness before I started learning Tai Chi and Kung fu. For decades, I suffered from misalignments of my legs, arms and most notably my neck due to misconceptions learned from various teachers who did not know the principles of Chi Tao (or Qi Dao as the author prefers to spell the name of this quintessential art). Had I learned to move the way Lama Tantrapa suggests in this book and its companion DVD, I would have avoided numerous self-inflicted injuries that resulted in years of pain... It is funny that most martial artists tend to hurt themselves more than anyone else. Carefully studying this system will prevent you from torturing yourself when practicing any other style of martial art, Chi Kung or any type of sport. And if you are a teacher, you should definitely consider Lama's coaching approach to training students, which will empower them to become more authentic and appreciative of the true essence of your art.

I highly recommend the companion DVD that is very helpful in understanding the dynamics of Harmonious Culture of Movement Qi Dao - Tibetan Shamanic Qigong, Part One: Harmonious Culture of Movement.

Experience the down-to-earth magic of Qi Dao, a Tibetan energy art unifying Yoga and Tai Chi. This book teaches to embody the strengths of both traditions without concerning yourself with holding poses or doing forms. Instead, this book and its companion DVD can help you develop the Harmonious Culture of Movement unique to Qi Dao. This unique system uses kinesthetic approach, backed by intensive research, testing, and feedback from generations of Qigong masters, practitioners and students.

Having read through the qigong literature for some years now, I find nothing particularly "groundbreaking" in this writing. The erudition of the writing is light; without a single citation for the sources the author quotes. Go to any park in Beijing and you'll see people doing warm-up exercises for their taijiquan or gongfu practice. These have been re-packaged as "harmonious culture of movement" or "earth kicks" and the "holding patterns" are reminiscent of Lowen's Bioenergetics. Nevertheless, the explanation of the mechanics of the movements or psychological source of the holding patterns are well done and offer some useful tidbits of insight. The written explanations of the "six directional movements" and martial applications are difficult to understand, perhaps needing the DVD to better complete the explanation.