highly educated and enlightened old men stand there like a tree if it didn't achieve anything?". Obviously they wouldn't. So determined to find out what all these old guys were/are experiencing, I just followed along with Master Lam's very clear, concise instructions. For the first couple of minutes - nothing. Then, I began to feel a slight tingling senation in my fingers and and hands, then, a few minutes later, - BINGO, EUREKA. It was like I had struck GOLD - amazing. I could feel this huge ball of Chi energy in front of my stomach. It was/is very real. Chi is invisible to the naked eye, but utterly and totally tangible to the sensory organs in the hands. This is the book I've had my own personal Chi breakthrough with. I had always believed Chi existed but I doubted whether or not I would ever experience it for myself. Other books had led me to believe that I would have to engage in all sorts of bizarre rituals for years and years before I would experience Chi. This is total and utter nonsense. If an average person with an open mind(This is very important) read this book and followed along with the instructions which includes being relaxed and patient, then I would very surprised if they didn't experience Chi for themselves. If you're new to Chi Kung like I am and you're wondering what all this Chi business is about, then buy this book. If you follow the instructions