Author Note. Chinese Dynasties. Introduction. 1. The Divergent Channels Pathways. 2. Working It Out. 3. Divergent Channels Sequencing Theories. 4. The Divergent Channels. 5. Working it Out: The Major and the Connecting Channels. 6. Working It Out: Cycles of Time. 7. Working It Out: The Five Shen. 8. Working It Out: The Nine Needles. 9, Working it Out: Guiding Theories and Principles. 10. Clinical Applications. 11. Introduction to Nei Dan Inner Meditation. 12. The Cauldron. 13. The Small Heavenly Orbit. 14. Five Shen Nei Dan Inner Meditation. Conclusion. Tables. End Notes. Bibliography. Index.
An accessible and comprehensive account of the Divergent Channel system, that integrates Chinese and Taoist medical philosophy, theories, and principles
David Twicken, DOM, L.Ac., is a licensed practitioner and professor of Chinese medicine. He teaches Qi Gong, Tai Chi Chuan, Nei Dan, feng shui and Chinese astrology. He has studied Chinese healing arts for 30 years and is the author of 'I Ching Acupuncture – The Balance Method' and 'Eight Extraordinary Channels – Qi Jing Ba Mai', also published by Singing Dragon. He resides in Los Angeles, California.
The Divergent Channels have fascinated acupuncturists for
generations, but the medical classics offer little information
beyond simple pathway descriptions and the admonition that they are
important to know. In this text David Twicken, an experienced
practitioner of both Chinese medicine and Taoist (Daoist) inner
alchemy, offers readers both a working clinical model of Divergent
Channels and a window into his own deep exploration of these
topics. Twicken also uses the clinical information as a jumping off
point to describe the actual process of alchemy. This book
challenges us to consider that there is much more to acupuncture
practice than just the regular channels.
*Dr. Henry McCann, DAOM, Lac, author of Pricking the Vessels:
Bloodletting Therapy in Chinese Medicine*
Taoist healing is based on the cosmic and microcosmic flow of qi in
the universe and within the body. David Twicken presents a detailed
description of the energy flows of the divergent channels and how
to apply them in clinical practice. Twicken also presents a
comprehensive ancient Taoist Nei Dan meditation to transform
emotions into vitality and rejuvenating qi. The clinical
applications and the Nei Dan practice are essential parts of Taoist
healing. I highly recommend The Divergent Channels - Jing Bie: A
Handbook for Clinical Practice and Five Shen Nei Dan Inner
Meditation to healers of all traditions.
*Taoist Grandmaster Mantak Chia, Founder of the Universal Healing
Tao and Tao Garden, and author of Healing Light of the Tao, Taoist
Cosmic Healing, Awaken Healing Energy Through the Tao and Chi Nei
Tsang: Chi Massage for the Vital Organs*
Dr. David Twicken is one of the preeminent voices and teachers
within American acupuncture. Part of his gifts lie in providing a
clear context and explanation of Classical Chinese Medicine while
providing practical clinical application. The results are
treatments that are dynamic and flexible that aid patients in the
transformation of their health conditions. I've had the great honor
of learning directly under Dr. Twicken and the results of his
treatment approaches, including divergent channel treatments, have
been phenomenal. Patients have not only reported having significant
improvement in chronic symptoms but also profound spiritual
experiences that I haven't found with other treatment
approaches.
*Stephen Chee, MD, Board certified Family Physician, Faculty at 2
Chinese medicine programs*
This is my new favorite of Dr. Twicken's many books displaying his
masterful grasp of Taoist cycles, I Ching, and Chinese
bio-psycho-spiritual medicine. It's a brilliant summary of how
divergent channels integrate the 14 major treatment strategies and
9 needling methods. He deciphers the complicated Su Wen and Lingshu
classics for us, with practical and elegant divergent strategies
linking 8 Extra Vessels/bone marrow, 12 organ meridians,
muscle/tendon and skin levels. Especially valuable are four
chapters on Neidan Five Shen, Cauldron and Orbit meditations that
allow anyone to directly penetrate the psycho-energetic depths of
their body's Qi channels. Dr. Twicken has outdone himself. This
fascinating book is a must-have for both healing professionals and
Tao meditators seeking a lucid map of what's possible.
*Michael Winn, co-wrote 7 books with Mantak Chia, author of 10
neidan homestudy courses, founder of Healing Tao University in
North Carolina*
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