Pi Gu Chi Kung | Book

Pi Gu is an ancient Taoist method of fasting for spiritual and healing purposes. Unlike traditional fasting, you do not need to stop eating when practicing Pi Gu. Used by ancient Taoist masters during their months or years of solitary retreat in pursuit of enlightenment, the practice centers on a simple diet of fruits, teas, nuts, and eggs paired with special chewing techniques and Chi Rung exercises.

During the Pi Gu state the need for food decreases, yet the body’s energy levels actually increase. The body gathers chi not from food but from Chi Rung and the “Golden Elixir” produced by the Pi Gu chewing practices. The chi produced through Pi Gu charges your internal organs, activating the body’s natural healing abilities and enabling you to draw energies from the Earth and Universe. In the Pi Gu state the body automatically balances itself, the mind is more relaxed, and sleep improves. The pause in normal eating makes the body’s cells more sensitive, accelerating the elimination of toxins. The stomach reduces in size, attending the belly, eliminating cravings, decreasing appetite, and naturally producing weight loss. The body’s energy channels stay open, making it easier to attune to meditation, Chi Rung, and energies from the cosmos.

Providing a step-by-step guide to Pi Gu Chi Rung, Master Mantak Chia and coauthor Christine Harkness-Giles explain the Pi Gu diet, recommend healing teas, detail the Pi Gu chewing exercises, and illustrate the corresponding Chi Rung energy exercises. They also explain the use of Pi Gu during darkness retreats to enhance spiritual awareness and increase mental powers and wisdom.