FOREWORD

 

“When I let go of who I am, I become what I might be.”

Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu

 

If you were to ask me to describe the author of this book in one sentence, I would say:

 

“Master Tevia Feng is a master of his craft, - a powerhouse; he lives and breathes Qigong, fully practicing what he preaches, and inspires people from all walks of life, nations and ages to journey into energy cultivation and to make a commitment to it.”

 

Bringing his original blend of traditional Qigong practices, combined with modern sports science and fascia research to the printed word, Tevia provides here a holistic approach to learning about Five Element Qigong. He has over three decades of experience and intensive training to draw upon, runs his successful White Tiger Qigong school, and has developed numerous printed and audio-visual materials in this field.

 

Tevia wants Qigong to be an approachable modality, so this book is broken down into easily accessible sections: taking you on a journey to the mountains of China, sharing Qigong principles, guiding you through the practices with clear pictures and instructions, and helping you to understand the short and long-term results of making Five Animal Qigong a regular part of your life.

 

He stresses the importance of developing sensitivity to one’s inner landscape during practice, so that the profound effects this Qigong has at both the superficial and deeper levels of the body, mind and spirit can be more fully grasped. We get out of Qigong what we are willing to put in, and if we practice consistently, we can effect long-lasting changes to our entire fascia, nervous system and posture – and, of course, our energy flow!

 

As one of Master Tevia’s students, I hope that this book will either be used as a useful adjunct to having already trained with him, or inspire you to seek out one of his schools one day.

 

The written word can provide an insightful learning platform, and this book is no exception. Still, I hope for your benefit that you will one day get to put into practice with Tevia what you have learnt here. Nothing beats the experience of training with the Master in the flesh!
 

Sarah Divine

White Tiger Qigong Instructor and Student