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Pi Gu the ancient Chinese way to health and rejuvenation.  Pi Gu (pronounced Pee Goo) in Chinese literally means not to eat any grain. It is an ancient qigong method practiced to reduce consumption of food and water while maintaining normal healthy activities.  Over the centuries it has been proven to be a safe and life nourishing practice. It dispels disease and illness while increasing mental clarity and spiritual awareness. In its simplest forms, it calls for the elimination of all grain, meat and processed foods from the diet. At higher levels a person may take only fresh fruit and vegetable juices and water. At the highest levels no food or water is consumed.  A person can sustain this practice for days, weeks or months. Pi Gu involves two steps; closing the stomachs digestive energies (described as shrinking the stomach) and opening the pores and lungs to absorb nutrients and energy from the environment. With practice the Pi Gu state can be entered naturally and without conscience effort. A practitioner does not feel hungry during this practice and can adjust the level and length of their practice as needed.  This Qigong method has been recently introduced to the west by Master Fu Wei Zhong current Grand master and linage holder of the Emei Qigong System. To learn more about this method, please contact Michael Kelly at the RDWC or check links provided at end of this newsletter.