The Four Dragons: Clearing the Meridians and Awakening the Spine in Nei Gong (Daoist Nei Gong) Illustrated Edition, Kindle Edition

I already had some experience with Qi Gong practice over the years, being taught by Chinese masters/healers (no real 'inner door' teachings), so I had a basic idea of what these exercises are supposed to do for health. At first, I could hardly do these 'walks' and 'sequences', becoming exhausted after just a short practice of about 15-minutes. Then, as by body adapted, first my fingers and hands opened, then my arms, then my back, etc. - you get it. It became so interesting that my mind didn't want to stop the practice (sequences). One thing that the author misses, and seems endemic on YouTube vids of these exercises, is that to get the 'correct' benefit, the practitioner has to internally smile a gentle smile (as if outdoors in the sunshine on a perfect day). Also, I practice Yi Jin Jing (Chinese Qi Gong Association version) as well, in parallel, so this helps with the accessory movements included in the 'sequences' descriptions. Also, there might be a movement missing, where the brain is energized by tapping at the base of the skull - seems natural that this should be included at the beginning of the in the 'Diving Dragon' movement of 'Swimming Dragon' sequence (based on Yi Jin Jing). Soaring Dragon, oh yeah!

I have been a serious student of the internal arts for 21 years ..... the last 9 of which I have depended upon books and DVDs to guide my practice. In my book, Damo Mitchell is right up there with Bruce Frantzis and Mantak Chia with respect to the quality of his work and the impact it has had on my practice. For those who may be wondering about my agenda. I have none. I am grateful for the material presented in this book. I don't know and have never met Damo Mitchell, but I know enough from his writings to trust him implicitly in sharing material of the highest quality and which is based on his knowledge and EXPERIENCE. His authenticity is impeccable. He knows what he's talking about, he says it clearly and his generosity in sharing his knowledge is inspirational. His use of written directions and line drawings to explain the exercises are highly effective, but his sharing of internal, i.e., energetic feelings which may accompany the exercises is over the top. They provide validation to those of us who have practiced for awhile, a lighted path ahead that we can pursue with confidence, and inspiration for less experienced practitioners on the path. With his guidance, progress is under the control of the reader and is limited only by the consistency of practice. Thanks, Damo!!

I started serious work on the Piercing Palm Walk today. I think that the more you have separated yin from yang in your previous internal artwork, the less you will find this a new and different style. More specific, I have seen a great deal of difference in the levels of yang expression in various TJQ practitioners. I suppose that I am one who strives for the ultimate relaxed-yang expression, and so I find that Damo Mitchell's Dragon Dao Yin forms have a great deal in common with, for example (and at least, for me) , Pat the High Horse, and Step Back and Repulse Monkeys.There is a great deal of TCM information in this book, as well, and this is well worth having. If you have previously acquired Heavenly Streams, and acquire D.Dao Yin, you will have references for many acupressure etc. points, and how TCM understands elemental balance, harmony and unblocked energy flow, and so on, as the basis of good health.I find Dao Mitchell's writing generally clear and understandable. A clarification of what are the "Congenital Meridians" would have been appropriate in this volume, but one can find this in a little time spent on online research. The distinction is implied, but not spelled out in this book, and some of us need it spelled out. Most of us will always benefit from renewed emphasis on breathing, and that is included here, as well. Generously illustrated with pretty good quality cartoons, photos, and schematics.

Another excellent guide from Damo Mitchell. I have read and learnt a lot from this and other books by Damo. This one, like all others are comprehensive and full of useful instructions. It provides a good balance of theory and practice, written in a clear and easy to follow style.

This is yet another amazing contribution to the world of Nei Gong by Damo Mitchell. His knowledge of pathogens and how to use the Dragons to clear them is truly mind boggling. This will become a well thumbed addition to your Qi Gong/Nei Gong library!

Phenomenal. Excellent instruction for a VERY powerful tool that will advance health in mind body and spirit. I plan on reading all of his books and devoting myself to this beautiful and effective internal art. I am thrilled.

Thanks for such a plain and straight forward look at Nei Gong. Prooving once again there is always more to learn this little book is a must have for anyone working with energy and the body.Well Done Damo.

So far so good, you can tell Damo is just starting to get into his writing grove here, the info is bar none....

Das Buch, wie auch die anderen Bücher von Damo Mitchell, begleitet mich auf meinem Entwicklungsweg. Es ist der Weg des Lehrers, der freigebig mitteilt, den das Buch auszeichnet.

sérieux et pratique. Il n'y a rien que je n'ai pas aimé

Very good book on a clearing technique within the very extensive and varied Taoist traditions. Damo is a must read for seekers and practitioners of modern Taoist Yoga systems.

This is the first of Mr Mitchell's books that I have read, and I am blown away by the sheer depth of it's contents. As a student of Qigong, I found that a lot of the information within helped to broaden my understanding of things I already practice and after only a short while my training has improved significantly.The Dao Yin exercises consist of 4 different walking methods. Each is explained with the help of nicely done line drawings and is reasonably easy to follow. The fundamentals and concepts are all well covered and the book builds on itself from start to finish. The exercises are given in 3 stages, from beginner up to advanced level practice, making them easier to learn and build upon.I was massively impressed by the last chapter in particular as much of the information is often kept as a closely guarded secret. I read a lot of books, and this is the best I have read on internal work. I would highly recommend this to any student of the internal arts.

Amazing book.