Everything is energy. This was a startling idea when I first heard it  – but it seems to be a concept that is appearing more and more in the popular consciousness.  The movie What the Bleep Do We Know made the big ideas of quantum physics accessible to us non-physicists.  More and more people are open to treating their health problems with acupuncture – which is about unblocking the energy in the body.   And since Madonna came out as a “yogi” in 1999, yoga has become mainstream, with literally millions  attending classes each week where the instructors talk unabashedly about the body’s  “chakras” and “getting your energy to flow”.  An Energy Revolution appears to be unfolding around us!

As a Bio-Energy Healer, I work with people and their energy every day and witness them overcome all kinds of conditions, from asthma to anxiety to ankle pain. But what is it that makes Bio-Energy healing  is so effective?  In my desire to know more, I decided that I should go “back-to-basics” and  explore the origins of Bio-Energy Healing — which turns out to be the ancient Chinese healing art of Chi Gung.

I was already somewhat familiar with Tai Chi, having seen its flowing movements practiced by elderly Chinese people in some local parks in Vancouver.  But how was Chi Gun different from Tai Chi?  And where could I learn it?  Were there any Chi Gung Masters in Vancouver?  I began by searching the internet.  There appeared to be lots of Tai Chi classes in town, but relatively few schools that offered Chi Gung.  Of the three schools that had websites, I decided that the Shou-Yu Liang Academy would be the one for me  — probably because it had the flashiest website and advertised a bona fide Chi Gung Master from China:  Master Shou-Yu Liang!   I signed up online (how modern!) and looked forward attending the first class on January 8th.

It was a typically cold, dark and rainy Vancouver evening when I arrived with a friend at the steps of a non-descript Buddhist Temple on Jackson Street in the heart of the downtown East Side.   We entered the temple where about ten other prospective students were anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Master Liang.  It was a long wait…  In fact, he didn’t show up at all!  We were told that the class had been postponed for two weeks – but evidently the date had not been updated on the website(?!)

Not to be deterred, two weeks later, I made the trip to the East Side once again – minus my less persistent friend…  However, when I got to the temple, this time I was welcomed by three huge bulldozers digging up the alley and blocking the academy entrance!  “Ugh! Not again!” I thought.   All the other entrances to the temple were looked locked shut.  I could feel my energy draining, my enthusiasm waning. Maybe Chi Gung just wasn’t meant to happen for me…

But soon a man and a women appeared, also looking for the entrance so they could attend the class.  We three decided to brave the monstrous bulldozers in the alley that were blocking the Academy entrance.  Happily, the door was unlocked!  Together, we climbed a rather scary staircase which eventually opened up to a  cavernous gymnasium.   At the top of the stairs a women greeted us with a ironic smile and said, “First obstacle overcome!”  We laughed in agreement.  On the other side of the hall I could make out a small but stocky Chinese man, sitting down and taking registrations from the other students.  “That must be Master Liang,” I thought. (To be continued…)

Read weekly installments of David’s exploration of the healing art of Chi Gung here at www.awakeningmind.ca.

I came to see David for Bio Energy treatments and left with so much more.  Every session was a treat that I looked forward to with great anticipation.  Each session was unique, uplifting and rewarding.  I gained tremendous insight into how I have created my life through my thoughts and self beliefs.  David’s coaching skills and the exercises he teaches are very powerful.  I experienced immediate results leaving me in total awe of the whole process.  I will continue to practice what David has taught me knowing that it is there is so much more for me to create!
~ Christine Watson, Vancouver, BC

Everyone has something they are working on manifesting.  Whether it be increased health and vitality, a more comfortable living space, a career that suits your gifts and abilities, a soulmate relationship or simply greater “peace of mind” –  we are all gifted with the ability to create what we truly desire in life.

The body has seven energy centres, or “chakras”.  Most people are used to manifesting the things they want through the lower three chakras.  But because these chakras vibrate at a slow rate, this approach can be time-consuming, laborious and feel like a struggle.  On the other hand, manifesting through the upper chakras tends to be quicker, easier and more enjoyable.

Combining the qualities of Intention, Vision and Meditation represented by the higher chakras can result in faster, more precise and even miraculous manifestation!  I have seen such results in my own life — and over and over again in the lives of my clients.

Below are two methods for manifesting.  I suggest that you begin by practising the first one, “From the Brow”.  Once you have created some positive results for yourself, you can start using the second method,  “From the Crown”.  Remember — be very clear and specific about what you want.  There is no detail too small for the Universe to handle!

Brow (“Third Eye”):  “Active Manifestation”
Manifestation Using Vision

1.  Write down a clear goal.
2.  Now, make a timeline.  Starting from the end result, work backwards, breaking the goal down into smaller tasks. Write the date by which each task must be completed.
3.  Following your timeline, take action each day to complete your tasks.
4.  Keep going until you accomplish every task and have reached your goal.

Crown: “Creative Manifestation”
Manifestation Using Meditation

1.  Sit quietly and meditate.
2.  When your mind is calm, create a clear Intention for your goal. In your mind’s eye, visualize exactly what it is you wish to manifest.
3.  Relinquish your attachment to the outcome.
4.  Allow the Universe to handle the details.

Manifesting using the wisdom of the chakras can be both empowering and rewarding in unexpected ways(!)  I would be grateful if you would email me your success stories at david@awakeningmind.ca.  Let’s inspire others to use the higher chakras to manifest their dreams!

Understand the principles behind Bio-Energy Healing and why it works.

Learn how to manifest great health and increase your energy!

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