PRANAVA

Mantain Your Bone Density

2008-10-26T22:48:00.001+07:00

What You Need to Maintain Your Bone Density in Order to Fight Osteoporosis

By: KnowYourInnerSelf , articlecube.com

The bones are mainly composed of collagen and calcium phosphate. Collagen, the connective tissue hardened part of the bone is that the calcium phosphate, and bone health, his life has been significantly reduced due to bone fractures. That is why it is essential to complement this framework with vitamins and minerals needed to maintain good bone density at the time of his life, when bone density is likely to deteriorate.

It starts to happen, aged 30 to 35 and women at menopause accelerates when their ovaries stop producing the hormone estrogen, which is needed to maintain bone health. At the time of their bone mass drops former involves the creation of a condition known as the osteopenia, or reduced bone mass, osteoporosis and then, when bones are fragile, porous and very sensitive fractures.

Before looking at what we can do to improve your chances of developing osteoporosis, is close to how to develop the bone, making it easier to understand the corrective measures that can be taken.

Calcium is the most common mineral in the body, and the vast majority is in bones and teeth. Phosphorus is also important for bone health because, as already mentioned, which is composed of collagen in the bones, which hardened by calcium phosphate. The two main uses of phosphorus in bone structure of animals and metabolism, as phosphates are also essential for the vast majority of the production of energy from chemical reactions in your body.

Calcium has other functions within the organization with the exception of bones, but included the exchange of fluids within and between cells, maintaining your heart and blood clotting. Vitamin D is necessary for the absorption of calcium from their diet, through the membrane of the duodenum. More calcium is absorbed in the small intestine, and calcium is also the majority of jobs when it is a form soluble in water.

In fact, the reason that in his kidney stones, for example, is that calcium is insoluble by the formation of calcium oxalate oxalic acid in foods such as soya beans and rhubarb. Fat regimes May also slow the absorption of calcium.

The estrogen plays an important role in bone physiology, and is an important factor in maintaining bone density in women. Bone is living tissue and is constantly absorbed and transformed life. The role of estrogen is a good balance between osteoclasts, cells that absorb bone, and osteoblasts, cells that the new bone tissue.

When estrogen is bad, this balance is lost, and instead of bone formation and resorption, constantly, to take place in surges, an initial area of new bone is formed, and then produce the absorption of some weeks later, resulting in a structure where there is a gap between the areas of bone. Over time, these increases in the gaps and weaken the integrity of bone structure.

This is not all. The effect of estrogen is to limit the period of active osteoclasts, so that areas of the bone is absorbed by the body are relatively low, so that the bone cavity can be removed easily fill with new bone by osteoblasts, which are driven by estrogen. When estrogen is imperfect, is not only the activity of bone, osteoblasts reduced, but the bone absorption of osteoclast activity is not regulated, and the deepest holes in the bone structure of osteoblasts able to fill.

The result is the loss of bone, more bone is reabsorbed formed. The end result of all that is the spongy bone tissue with many tiny holes and also with larger areas of bone missing. Finally, given a critical point and fractures in normal use. A simple transfer from one stage to another of breaking a bone in his weakest point, as the hip, where the collar bone thinning.

Not everyone is in the same risk, and there are certain risk factors, you should be aware of each of which could increase the potential for the development of weak bones. The condition affects mainly white or Asian women, and those with a small frame. If you smoke and drink too much alcohol, are also more prone to osteoporosis, even if exercise can help prevent. An inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin D also helps, and magnesium is an essential element of the development of strong bones.

The U. S. Department of Agriculture has conducted surveys that show American women only 50% of calcium recommended for good bone density. It is not only on foods that calcium is necessary for bone formation, but also magnesium and boron, and vitamin D helps calcium absorption in the intestine.

If you're on steroids, can make you prone to the disease of fragile bones. Unfortunately, the symptoms of osteoporosis is not clear until it has been a significant amount of bone loss, which explains why women after menopause, and more than 65 years, there should be a Exploration of bone density (DXA test). It is important to understand that osteoporosis is a disease that is not considered as such: you can not "capture", but was prepared following a gradual reduction in bone mineral density of your structure.

Their diet is important for you to prevent bone loss and osteoporosis later in life, and your lifestyle is also important. To reduce their daily consumption of alcohol will certainly help, and cigarette smoking has further delayed the activity of bone cells to create. Calcium and vitamin D help, but not limited to them.

If you want to maintain the smooth functioning of the bone and beyond menopause through the stage of life, you should take a supplement containing a balanced combination of vitamins and minerals to maintain a healthy balance between the loss natural and bone regeneration. There is more to ensure that only calcium and vitamin D supplement to a balanced and takes them out of hand. You can watch the knowledge that you do what is good for your body and bone density.

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Cold and Flu Symptoms

2008-10-26T22:44:00.002+07:00

Cold and Flu Symptoms
By: jenifer Hobson , articlecube.com

You almost certainly are aware that giving your immune system a helping hand can ward off colds and the flu. But did you know that ordinary exposure to toxic chemicals in your everyday life can actually raise your probability of becoming sick?

Catching a cold or flu require introduction to bacteria and viruses and a body with a weak immune system. When bacteria and viruses come across a strong immune system, the immune system recognizes the bacteria or virus as a foreign invader and fights them off. But when the body's immune system is compromised, it can't do its job of protecting us next to the bacteria and viruses that can make us sick.

Unfortunately, nowadays, our immune systems are exposed to a torrent of toxic chemicals that can weaken its capability to defend the health of our bodies. Plastics, pesticides, and pollutants of all kinds are in most customer products. And virtually all of these chemicals can harm the immune system, leaving your body vulnerable to attack.

On the other hand, from time to time what may seem like a cold or flu may not be a cold or flu at all, but is actually a poisoning. In the wintertime, for example, during the "flu season," many families turn on their gas heat. Exposure to combustion by-products from burning gas can outcome in flu symptoms. Taking a cold or flu remedy won't help relieve those symptoms of toxic exposure.

Cold and flu symptoms can also be a sign that your body is at work to eliminate toxic chemicals it has been exposed to. A runny nose or sneezing might be a cold, or it might be the body trying to clear out nasal passages that have been inhaling toxic chemicals. There are a lot of toxic exposures in the standard American home. A lot of fact that there is a whole class of chemicals Known as immunotoxicants which by definition cause increased incidence or severity of infectious diseases.

Removing immunotoxicants from your home will do even more than stop colds and flu--it will protect you and your family from all contagious diseases, including bronchitis and pneumonia, diarrhea, measles, mumps, whopping cough, and others. Flu shots and vaccinations? Removing immuntoxics from your home allows your immune system to regenerate naturally, and fight off all infectious diseases.
Here are five simple things you can to start eliminating immunotoxicants from your home and strengthen your immune system.

Open the window. During the winter, we keep windows closed to keep warm and save energy, but this also keeps toxic chemicals inside the home. Open a window occasionally to let the toxic fumes out and bring fresh air in.
Don't spray disinfectants. It's second nature to reach for a disinfectant to kill cold germs and flu viruses, but disinfectants only make things worse. Disinfectants contain the immunotoxicants cresol, phenol, ethanol, and formaldehyde, which reduce the ability of the immune system to fight the germs they are killing. Improved to strengthen the immune system to defend the body from germs as it should. If you require killing germs, use hot water or tea tree oil.
Don't use "permanent" markers. These contain the solvents cresol, toluene and xylene, all powerful immunotoxicants. Choose water based markers instead.
Don't use nonstick cookware. A 2008 study by the Environmental Working Group through West Virginia University found higher levels of a chemical in Teflon found in the blood of test subjects correlated with lower levels of a protein that helps the body fight bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. Instead use cast iron, porcelain enamel, glass, clay, or one of the new PFOA-free "green pans."
Sleep on untreated cotton or linen sheets. All polyester or cotton and permanent-press cotton sheets are treated with a formaldehyde finish that cannot be removed and continues to emit formaldehyde for the life of the sheet. Common symptoms from this immunotoxicants include runny nose, itchy eyes, and other cold and flu symptoms.

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Know About Smoking

2008-10-26T22:39:00.001+07:00

What Teens Need To Know About Smoking
By: Jon Simms, Articlecube.com

Teens are innocent of the dangers of smoking because they see their elders merrily winded away. Peer coerced is another culprit that leads early people to smoke, but in some gear, smoking is an act of insolence or purely the findings of curiosity. If you think your teenager is into smoking and if your disbelief mark, be fretful and educate your spawn on the dangers of smoking.

Smoking and It's Threat to Life and Limb

Each year, millions of people die from smoking-linked diseases. The form is possible to improve yearly as more litter people are charming up the deadly vice. The youngest smoker is a 7-year-old kid who earns his keep scrounging for recyclable scraps.

This scenario is in a third world country and is just the tip of an iceberg. Smoking is ingestion away brood lives but earning governments billions of dollars in tax revenues. So the emanate remainder unresolved, similar to the early dire overall warming predictions, which many show to discount.

Several cancers results of time of smoking and infantile people are at a higher venture because of their early and prolonged exposure to the poison. Nevertheless quitting smoking is just as tricky as quitting heroin. Support groups are open to help people get out of the rat weakness and found living recovered lives. Nevertheless it is difficult. Smoking is not illegal and minors immovable smoking are not penalized. Therefore, the vicious rotation continues. If you parent with youth who smoke, you should be alarmed and take immediate action to help your teens desert the addictive routine.

Helping Teens Quit Smoking

A distraught mom reported that her son and daughter were immovable smoking in their rooms. The betraying whiff of cigarette smoke gave away the enigma. Empty cigarette packs and cigarette butt were open in the gibberish bin. Alarmed, she reported the skirmish to her husband, also a non-smoker and together they educated their children on the dangers of smoking, enlisting them in rehabilitation and keep program to help wean their children from smoking.

If you can't fastener your children smoking at home, try to find out who they sling out with, and where they consume time after educate. Somehow, superstar will be able to tell you if your teenager's contacts are into smoking for the fun of it.

Telling your son or daughter not to go with their smoking links will not yield any capable significance. Instead, provoke their links over and show them YouTube videos on the irreversible effects of smoking on the body. Give them books on the produce of smoking or invite a surgeon to your children's drill or to a homeowners' association seminar to converse the perils of smoking. Organize parents and ask the teach's administration and faculty to wage war on smoking. There shouldn't be smoking and non-smoking areas in schools. Instead, smoking should be banned outright. Amid protests, you can always make it obvious that sometimes parents and teachers have to be cruel to be kind. Smoking is deadly and there is no other euphemism for it.

Be unswerving in your labors to wage war against teen smoking. Smoking teens will be smoking adults and will undergo the consequences in the upcoming. Instead of waiting at disaster to assault, plus the movement now. If you fondness your teens, put your bottom down. They'll thank you for your sustained labors to help them get rid of a deadly and costly addiction.

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Period of 2008, I

2008-10-21T22:46:00.004+07:00

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The participants of Basic and Advanced Pranic Healing Trainers Training had photo session with the instructors. February 2008.

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Pranic Healers from Bali presented closing session. February 2008.

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Pranic Healing Retreat Workshop was held by YPI Representative of Semarang in Azaya Hotel, Bandungan. February 2008.

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The series of workshops by Master Herminia began from Semarang, then in Kupang an they were continued in Denpasar. The picture shows that the participants of Soul Realization workshop in Kupang were diligently listening to the explanantion by Master Herminia. February 2008.

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Four police personnels of Kupang, who participated in Soul Realization Workshop, posed for picture taking with Master Herminia.

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Every Sunday morning, Denpasar’s Pranic Healers gathered in the beach for Twin Hearts Meditation. In every event, more than 40 people participated. The picture shows that Master Herminia led the meditation. February 2008.

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The day after, "Acheiving Oneness With The Higher Soul" Workshop was held and 50 people participated in the workshop. It was interesting seminar so all participants were impressed and did not want to move from their seats. February 2008.

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Arhatic Yoga Workshop in Denpasar was held in Pusva Clinic. It was one of the series of event by Master Herminia in Denpasar. February 2008.

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Pranic Healers from Jakarta participated on a TV Quiz.

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Prana Santa community, Jakarta, listen seriously the Pranic Healing in depth techniques for handling cancer, kidney failure etc.

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Pranic Healing talk show at radio Sonora, Jakarta.

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Four Indonesia National Pranic Healing Foundation representatives on World Pranic Healers Convention, Germany.

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Celebration of Founder’s Day in Denpasar, Bali on Augusts 15, 2008 at night. More than 125 participants attended the event. It was also celebrated in various cities in Indonesia.

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For the ceremony, an altar with offering was made as an expresson of gratitude.

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Two Balinese monks led the ceremony of ”Guru Dhaksina” to respect and express thanks to Grand Master Choa Kok Sui for his generosity to give priceless teaching.

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The event was opened with Legong dance performance to welcome the guests. That day was also a special day for Pranic Healers community in Bali because their top trainer received Senior Pranic Healer Certificate. So, they made the event greater.

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After meditation, Cendrawasih and Jangger Dance was presented by Balinese Pranic Healers.

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Thanks for 100 posters from All Gratitude, Philippines. In this event, these posters were distributed to the audience.

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Without any request, the Pranic Healers brought some birthday cake and tumpeng (traditional cone-shaped yellow rice) to celebrate the founder's day.

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Tumpeng consists of yellow rice, set on the tampah (place plaited from bamboo), which covered by banana leaf, combined with various side dishes, which of course for vegetarian.

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They were in the session to cut Tumpeng (cone-shaped yellow rice). It is traditional ceremony to celebrate important days and gratitude.

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First Tumpeng piece was dedicated to Master Choa Kok Sui.

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It was not easy and stressful to prepare big event like this and keep the secret alone because the message from Jakarta told so, to give surprise to Bali's Prana community.

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As the surprise, that night, we gave “Senior Pranic Healer Certificate” to I Nyoman Gede Astawa, for his ability of healing and achievement to spread Pranic Healing teaching in Bali and Timor. We hope several years later we have a Master. So Be It!!

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This is the only certificate in Indonesia and only view in the World.

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Mrs.Astawa gave the certificate to her husband.

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A singer, who was also a Pranic Healer, presented the song for GMCKS.

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Together, they sang the song “Sempurna” as the love expression to Master Choa Kok Sui. Sempurna means perfect.

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Wonderful! Beside dancers and singers, Balinese Pranic Healers also have many artist: musicians, poets, comedians, photographers, journalists, MCs, etc. The event at that night was very lively.

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It is traditional comedy from Bali. It's very funny.

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They are “gamelan” players. Gamelan is Balinese percussion.

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Reading the poem for Master Choa Kok Sui.

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Poem and song presented for Grand Master Choa Kok Sui. "Swastiastu…, Swastiastu…."

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Period of 2007, II

2008-10-21T22:16:00.004+07:00

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Hiking to Mount Bromo with Master Herminia. The session started by watching rising sun from Penanjakan where the air was very cold.

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Riding a horse to crater of Mount Bromo, 2007

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Visiting Flower Garden in Sawiran, 2007

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Free service was conducted in Cimahi in collaboration with local Gramedia bookstore. People showed high interest in it. Unfortunately, The rain fell all day long so only 200 patients came. The social service was held by Pranic Healers from Jakarta, Bandung and Cirebon. April 2007

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The day after, the Free Service was continued in IITC Mall Kopo, in collaboration with Gramedia Bookshop. The patients in that event were more than 300 people. April 2007

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The participants of 4th National Pranic Healers Gathering in Kaliurang, Jogjakarta were Mental-Physic Exercise, which was discussed. May 2007

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The Gathering participants from Jakarta went by Big Bird Bus. They did not have time to take a rest because had chit-chat along the trip. May 2007.

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Pranic Healing Free Service was back in Cirebon, located in a school. Pranic Healers from Jakarta, Cirebon and Bandung cooperated to participate in that free service. The patients were about 150 people from various social ladders. June 2007.

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Pranic Healers Retreat for Bali was conducted in a cave at Bedugul. The air in the cave was very cold and the participats still had to sit with pillow on the floor because of no chair. However, beacuse the lesson was so interesting, two days seemed to them very brief. Agustus 2007.

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Participants of Pranic Psychotherapy had photo session together after the end of workshop. July 2007.

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A day after, Pranic Psychotherapy Workshop was also held in Kupang. The workshop participants took their picture together for memento. July 2007.

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Arhatic Yoga was guided by Master Herminia. It was also held in Kupang. August 2007.

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Meeting with Jakarta Instructors in Pranava Clinic, September 2007.

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Pranic Crystal Healing Workshop was also held in Pranava Clinic. The picture shows that the participants and Master Herminia, in her birthday, took their photo together. September 2007.

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Intructors meeting discussed new technique of Introductory Course in Prana Anggur Clinic, Jakarta, September 2007. The participants were seriously watched the video of Mini-Orientation, guided by Master Herminia. October 2007.

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Free Service and Pranic Healing programs were conducted in Oeleta, 15 kilometres from Kupang. The picture shows that workshop trainees were practicing general sweeping. September 2007.

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In addition to the service in Oeleta, Free Service was also conducted in paralel way in Kefamenanu, 5 hours trip to the northen of Kupang. September 2007. In this service, 4 instructors from Jakarta and 2 instructors from Jogjakarta showed up.

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Free service and introductory seminar were held in Vihara Dhammajaya Temple, Surabaya, December 2007

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Photo session after the free service.

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To pose for picture in front of Sonora Broadcasting office, Surabaya.

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Interactive Question and answer about Pranic Healing at Radio Sonora, Surabaya.

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Free healing service at Trimedia Bookstore, Surabaya before proceeding the introductory seminar.

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Massage, after doing full day free healing.

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Period of 2007, I

2008-10-21T21:42:00.003+07:00

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In free service in Surabaya December 8 – 9, 2007, in collaboration with Trimedia bookshop, the group of participants from Jakarta conducted interactive broadcast in Sonora Radio Station, Surabaya.

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On two consecutive saturdays, not only did the visitors in Puri Indah Mall listen to seminar on introduction of Pranic Healing, but they also received Pranic Healing treatment.

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Talk-show and Free Pranic Healing were held in Trimedia Bookshop, located in a mall in Surabaya.

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Talk-show and Free Pranic Healing were also conducted in IITC Mall Kopo, Bandung. The events was crowded enough and many people were interested in.

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The explanation on Pranic Healing and Free Pranic Healing was also conducted in Metro Mall Tematik, Bandung. 2007

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To celebrate anniversary of Parahyangan Catholic University, Bandung, YPI conducted Pranic Healing Workshop for 60 students, who were interested in.

Besides, introductory workshop was also given to the lecturers and students in Tanjungpura University, Pontianak.

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In January 2007, Basic Trainers Training, IX batch and Advanced Trainers Training, IIIrd batch, in Puncak. These training programs is almost held every year to speed up the spread of Pranic Healing teaching in Indonesia.

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Participants of the Trainers Training take group picture in front od the venue, at Sukanagalih resort, Puncak

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Mourning atmosphere during one week memorial to Master Choa Kok Sui’s passing day. March 22, 2007.

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His daughter, Christine, then was appointed to replace him as President of the Institute for Inner Studies.

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Arhatic Yoga Workshop in Kupang, 2007

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Twin Hearts Meditation Gathering, Kupang 2007

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Pranic Healers Retreat in Puncak. 2007

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Psycic Self Defense Course in Pranava clinic, Jakarta, 2007

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In 1st Anniversary of Yayasan Prana-Nasional Indonesia, YPI held free service and Mini-Orientation Program in Tegal, in collaboration with local Confucian society. 6 Pranic Healers from Semarang, 12 Pranic Healers from Jakarta, and Master Herminia traveled by train from Jakarta to Tegal. The picture shows the patients were waiting for treatment. That two days social service was able to serve 500 patients. September 2007.

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Along with free service, YPI held Introductory Seminar of Pranic Healing by Master Herminia, participated by more than 40 people.

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The people were ready to light the candles, singing birthday song “Panjang Umurnya.”

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Blowing the 1st birthday candle of YPI and "making a wish” September 2007

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Paths that Have a Heart

2008-10-19T23:44:00.002+07:00

TRAVELLING ON THE PATH(S) THAT HAVE A HEART

By: Indra Gunawan

Discourse on spiritual awakening has increasingly and incessantly occurred in our society since the past decade. Many books on this subject have been published. Discussion, seminar and workshop have been largely organized, not only in the advanced countries but also in the developing countries like Indonesia. Some mention the 21st century as the spiritual century.

Some books have become best-seller and brought significant impact. Two of them are the James Redfield’s novel ‘The Celestine Prophecy’- in addition to his non-fiction version entitled ‘An Experiential Guide’ which contains a description essay – and–‘The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success’ by Deepak Chopra, a doctor, an ayurvedhic expert and a productive writer.

‘The Celestine Prophecy’ exposes a critical mass of individual intensively practicing inner searching. It reveals that the number of people involving in this activity is increasing day after day. Seemingly, they begin to realize that life has a purpose and event happen for a reason so they try to search meaning behind each life event. There are, in fact, many’‘meaningful coincidences’, unpredictable coincidences, mystery that can totally change one’s destiny.

To bring about ‘meaningful coincidences’, according to the book, one must maintain an open mind, love others and take care of the nature, be here and now, activate the intuition and imagination and have much hope and prayer.

In his book ‘The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success’, Deepak Chopra urges that we put spiritual laws-which is no other else than the universal laws of nature- in practice. Although Deepak Chopra’s teachings are, in fact, the re-exploration of the ancient teachings of the East such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism and some from Christianity, still his re-formulation becomes appropriate because in daily life people tend to live in disharmony with the nature. Aggressiveness, greed and hunger of dominating others and nature are of their life approach. Actually, there is truly a distinctive way towards success, prosperity and happiness that is by implementing the spiritual laws such as the law of pure potentiality, the law of giving, the law of karma, the law of least effort, the law of attention and desire, the law of detachment and the law of dharma.

Those spiritual teachings have become so significant to life as they teach love, morality and ethical ways, in achieving the objective of life. And they believe that happiness and abundance will be gained with effortless ease, love and peace of mind.

Not limited to James Redfield and Deepak Chopra, other spiritual gurus also define the role of energy. Energy in this context is not thermal, mechanical or chemical energy, but life energy. More or less they describe that ‘everything in the universe is made of energy and this energy creates all the forms and substances of what we call our reality’.

Adopting the theory of Quantum Physics, they determine that in the quantum realm, everything is interwoven and inseparable. As energy is the core of our life, one energy is by itself connected and inseparable from others, one people to others. It is stated further that we, humans, can project the energy by focusing our attention in the desired direction, influencing other energy systems and increasing the pace of coincidences in our lives’.

There are also spiritual gurus that distinguish energy between ‘higher vibrations’ and’‘lower vibrations’. What is meant by higher vibration is vibration of consciousness, gratitude, beauty, love, integrity, joy and trust. In contrary ‘lower vibration’ is vibration of anxiety, worry, envy, stress and ego-consciousness. In common term, it is called ‘positive energy’ and’‘negative energy’. Through awareness, practice of visualization and of course, meditation - we can put ourselves more in ‘higher vibration’ state, where it is externally and internally healthier and stress-free.

In fact, those spiritual teachings are meaningful to life as they teach us to live in harmony with others, make a living in ‘win-win’ principles instead of practicing ’‘homo homini lupus’, and to take care of the nature and environment.

Those teachings have similarities with the teachings in Pranic Healing, such as the motto like ‘Energy flows, where attention goes’ which is the basic principle in transferring energy from the healer to the patient or the energy movement beyond the space boundary. The character building in Pranic Healing such as constancy of effort and non-laziness; loving kindness and non-injury; generosity and non-stealing; honesty and justice; humility and self-control; the golden rule of yin and yang could even mutually enrich and complete the existing spiritual teachings.

The established religions (Christianity, Moslem, Buddhism, Confucianism, Judaism etc.), in fact, teach similar matters. The words and the way how the message is conveyed could be either similar or different. The spiritual teachings often derive inspiration from the essence of the established religions. While established religions are divine revelation, something given and dogmatic, spiritual teachings are the result of human’s struggle to obtain truth, peace, peace of mind and good character. One is from the top and the other one is from the bottom. Top down and bottom up. One is completing and strengthening the other to pursue the ideal matters meaning that they can mutually cooperate and help each other to achieve ‘the quality of life’.

A question may emerge; Is it a fact that those conditions exist in reality?. Furthermore, we may ask: Is religion and spirituality compatible to each other ? Or are they basically different and compatible?

New Age Movement

Observers consider those spiritual teachings as “the new age movement”. However, the acceptance of the movement is still in debate among the members owing to the difference of opinion about the perception of the ‘new age’ propagation. The movement is acceptable to some people but not to others. There are also some people who positively observe the movement as resurgence of self-consciousness which suits their current needs. Some just stand neutrally - observing and monitoring. Some other people, on the contrary, feel anxious and pessimistic assuming that the ’‘new age’ is actually nothing else than the ‘old age’ with the religious teachings, ancient traditions and beliefs. Giving the reason that ‘organized religion’ is inflexible, formal and dogmatic, the’‘new age’ enters new areas. Yet, it often goes too far and be experimental. This has become the concerns of people of the ’organized religion’ that the ‘new age’ will go beyond the ‘main stream’ and lost the way.

However, it is not simple to identify the ‘ideology’ behind what is called ‘new age’. Actually, the new age consists of schools, such as acupuncture, naturopathy, homeopathy, herbalism, meditation, magic, numerology, feng shui, pyramidology, chi kung, yoga , reiki and pranic healing, etc.

In fact, the purpose of the new age movement is to offer some of other alternative ways to gain the higher quality of life in addition to what are commonly available and known, such as alternative medicine, alternative of the eastern thinking and life’s style which are closer to nature.

As earlier mentioned, the respond to the new age movement is still vary. Some people are open minded and interested to learn it as they find the new teachings and techniques significant to improve the quality of life towards happiness, health, progress and peacefulness. They are aware that life is hard, full of pressure. Rationality and logic are insufficient to solve the problems. They need to enter the non-rational, unseen and invisible world. Yes, to the world of mystery where they can obtain the answers to their problems. Who knows.

Those who fell the teachings beneficiary to life, will stay in one of the teachings or even steep themselves in the other similar teachings so as to be more ‘knowledgeable’ or perhaps’‘powerful’. In contrast, there are also people who feel the teachings over-promise and under-deliver, give too much promise but less significant results. They also observe the disharmony between the virtuous teachings and the daily practice of the masters. As they feel dissatisfaction, they prefer to leave the arena. Friction, hostility, power and money struggle that are apparently against virtuous teachings still occur even in spiritual organizations.

What is our attitude?

What is the attitude that should be shown by pranic healing movement in this phenomenon?. Being unconcerned and ignoring what happen outside ? Some may consider that to deal with such matters is just a matter of wasting energy as there are still a pile of big work to do. There are always people or organization that could not accept the ‘new age’ teachings, wherever and whenever.

However, it is considerable that some of the pranic healers – especially in Indonesia–– may still experience inner struggle and anxiety in searching the ultimate truth. Most of them are, in fact, religious personalities, actively involved in their religious community, prays in the mosque, church or vihara. They are quite shocked when people stamp them as the follower of–‘new religion’. To their perception, what they are practicing is universal wisdom that contain in most of all religions and not ‘new religion’. It is a kind of character building blended with supernatural power.

The question is not about character building but the discourse on the ‘power of mind’- the incredible power gained through meditation, visualization and breathing art to create miracles. The ‘power of mind’, the ‘energy’ are considered too dominant, pushing backwards the existence of God, the Creator. Sometimes, we are over-confident with our ‘brain-power’ and ‘will-power’ that we put ‘will’ and ‘human desire’ in priority. In our religion, it is taught about ‘surrender’. “Do what You want, and not what I want”.

In our personal dialogue, we perhaps deny being one of those schools’. Pranic healing glorifies God and recognizes the God’s authority. We always say prayer for the assistance and guidance from God at the beginning of a course or healing session. It is good if it is done sincerely and not only for ritual purposes. We are taught to be humble, willing to admit weaknesses and to reflect ourselves. Is it right that searching ‘supernatural power’ too enthusiastic can even lead us entering the dangerous area?. Miracle is not only from God , but also from other neutral power, even from the dark forces.

A colleague once formulated as follows : ‘We have come into the borders. The difference between the real and unreal, between reality and imagination, seen and unseen is indistinct. So, be aware!” This could be just a caveat for us.

In our society, Pranic healing movement has a significant moral responsibility. It is expected not to become an exclusive but inclusive movement, to go hand in hand with other movement and to become salt of others. It could, by honesty, straighten what is considered wrong matters. Upwards, dealing with the vertical relation with God, we lay our hope and ask for guidance and assistance to God. We surrender and manifest gratitude only to God.

We have taken a long journey for many years. Day after day, we need to take a moment to stop, to see around and, in particular to look into our heart. Are we still stepping on the right path with a heart? Though a number of signals and queries have been forwarded, still we should not be conceited as if we know all the answers and take for granted that the problem is over. The truth that human can absorb is limited. There are always part of the truth to be neglected, possibly the ones that even the most essential.

To end my paper, may I draw a conclusion by quoting some words from Carlos Castaneda “The Teachings of Don Juan” …for me there is only the traveling on the paths that have a heart, on any path that have a heart. There I travel, and the only worthwhile challenge for me is to traverse its full length … looking, looking, breathlessly.

Thank you.

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Period of 2006.

2008-10-10T07:35:00.005+07:00

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On the second day of earthquake in Jogjakarta and Klaten areas, YPI had gather enough fund from Pranic Enthusiasts from all over the nation, more fund also came from our dearest Master Choa. For a week since that day YPI provided 1000 wrapped food a day, along with medication and Pranic Healing treatment. The days after, we provided blankets, tents, basical needs etc. In restoration time YPI also gave tools to rebuild homes. Seen in the picture, the public kitchen working day and night. June 2006.

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In the following weeks, the help we gave are more in the form of building materials, rebuilding wells and building public toilet in cooperation with MTB community. Unfortunately the activities didn’t documented well due to our busy schedule. June 2006.

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Stop in for a moment in a Buddhist temple before the 3rd Pranic Healers gathering begins. July 2006.

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3rd National Pranic Healers Gathering in Salatiga was attended by more than100 paricipants. The picture shows that some participants had photo session. July 2006

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Helping floods victims. The donation, collected by YPI from Pranic Healers all over Indonesia, kept coming. It made Pranic Healers in Jakarta busy to do survey in floods location then send the aid based on the needs. Most of donation was distributed in the form of dry food, instant noodles, rice, sugar, cooking oil, books and stationary, kerosene stove, carbolic acid, medicine, decent second-hand clothes, and so on.

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Thanks to medicine contribution from a pharmceutical manufacturer.

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The volunteers were busy to pack the packages for floods victims. Many works that should be accomplished fast so the aid could be sent faster.

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Slums area after the flood of 2 meters high.

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Children still playing happily in the flood area.

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YPI's chairman giving explanation about the helps they send.

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Every day donations keep on coming, ready to be delivered.

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Cooked rice being prepared with a joyous heart.

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After the flood.

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Damaged belongings.

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The atmosphere during Arhatic Yoga Workshop in Bali, 2006

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Practice of Crystal Healing in Bali, 2006

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Pranic Psychotherapy workshop in Jogjakarta, in May 2006. After the workshop, the participants held Full Moon Meditation.

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Pranic Psychotherapy Workshop in Denpasar, July 2006.

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Give surpise to two friends during their birthday. September 2006

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Pranic Psychotherapy Workshop in Prana Anggur, Jakarta, September 2006

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Official launching of Yayasan Prana-Nasional Indonesia as the substitute for Yayasan Prana Indonesia, Sept 2006.

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Period of 2005.

2008-10-10T06:27:00.002+07:00

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Arhatic Yoga Retreat in 2005 in Mercure Rekso Hotel was Master's last visit to Indonesia. He looks so tired. September 3, 2005.

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Master Danny prepared the participants before Master came. September 3, 2005.

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Chit-chat before the course. September 3, 2005.

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The participants seriously listened to the interpreter. September 3, 2005.

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Registeration first. These three healers in a few moment later became Pranic Healing Trainer. September 5, 2005.

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Having photograph together after Arhatic Yoga Retreat. September 5, 2005.

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The day after, Kriya Shakti course in Omni Batavia Hotel was being held. The picture shows the participants was having photograph together happily. September 3, 2005.

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It is custom in Bali to give respect with touching feet of Guru. September 5, 2005.

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Some of participants were attending Arhatic Yoga Retreat. September 3, 2005.

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Having photograph together during Arhatic Yoga Retreat break. September 3, 2005.

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Talks during the break. September 5, 2005.

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his young medical doctor always became interpreter in the workshop by Master Choa. September 5, 2005.

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What a serious moment. Kriya Shakti workshop was always attractive. September 5, 2005.

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Free Healing and Pranic Healing workshop has been held in Pekalongan, Central Java, besides Pranic treatment, the also got herbal. October 2005.

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1st Indonesian Pranic Intructors Gathering in Sukanagalih Valley, Puncak. The gathering with motto: “Coming Together is a beginning, Keeping together is a progress, Working together is success” was attended by 42 instructors from entire Indonesia. May 2005.

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Two medium size trucks full of food and other basic need went to the slum to deliver aid. Seen in the picture together with other volunteers, the executive manager of YPI carrying some bag of rice.

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Arhatic Yoga Retreat in 2005 in Mercure Rekso Hotel was Master's last visit to Indonesia. September 3, 2005.

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Master Danny prepared the participants before Master came. September 3, 2005.

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Pranic healing instructors. They looks so chummy and happy. December 11, 2005.

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Period of 2004.

2008-10-10T05:48:00.004+07:00

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Some of participants in National Pranic Healer Meeting II in Lembang, Bandung, had photo session during tea break. More than 120 persons from entire Indonesia attended that meeting. July 2002.
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Participants of the 3rd National Pranic Healers Gathering enjoying the games, Lembang, Bandung. July 2004.

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Evaluation for the gathering. Did the participants satisfied? What about the topics? Any suggestion for the next gatherings? July 2004.

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Speakers being given souvenir and certificate. July 2004.

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The Peacock dance for the opening. July 2004.

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Octobers is a special month for YPI, because in this month YPI celebrated its anniversary. July 2004.

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Prayer for YPI 10th anniversary. October 2004.

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Pranic Psychotherapy workshop in Semarang. September, 2004.

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Can I order one fried noodle? Herminia cooking some noodle. September 2004.

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From Pontianak, West Borneo, Hermie took a night bus to Kuching, Malaysia for 8 hours, and then directly back to Pontianak, West Borneo by plane, only to get stamps to renew her staying permit. September 2004.

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Crystal healing, Psychic Self Devense and Arhatic Yoga Preparatory Level classes in Pontianak. September 2004.

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Group picture of Arhatic Yoga class. September 2004.

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At zero point of the equator. September 2004.

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This is the Khatulistiwa (equator) monument, about an hour drive from Pontianak to Singkawang. September 2004.

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Eat, eat, and eat, at any occasions. Pontianak, September 2004.

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Trainers meeting, one of Master Hermie’s a month activities in Indonesia. September 2004.

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A day after, alumni’s gathering at Gramedia book store auditorium, Matraman, Jakarta. September 2004.

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Patiently, the patients were waiting for treatment in Pranic Healing free service in Sukorejo, in August 2004.

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They treat more than 250 patients in the two days free healing service in Sukorejo. August 2004.

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Indonesian Hindu University, Denpasar, since Juni 2002, academic subject: Pranic Healing, has been delivered to regular students once a week for 90 minutes. Basic Pranic Healing becomes the program of 1st and 2nd semester, while Advanced Pranic Healing is delivered for 3rd and 4th Semester. Pranic Psychotherapy is given in 5th semester but it is sluggish because it is difficult to get the instructor. May 24, 2004.

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Students of the Indonesia Hindu University take a mid semester exam on the subject of Pranic healing. May 24, 2004

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Period of 2003, II

2008-10-07T05:36:00.007+07:00

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A day before the first National Pranic Healers Gathering in Sangkan Hurip, Cirebon, Pranic Healers rendered a free pranic healing service in Cirebon and Kuningan. In Cirebon, more than 250 patients come. Seen in the picture part of the 250 patients, patiently waiting for their turn to be healed. July 2o03.

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The atmosphere in the healing room. Cirebon Juli 2003

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The youngest Pranic Healer from Surabaya in action! Cirebon Juli 2003.

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The 7th batch Basic Trainers Training has been held in Sentul Executive Training Center, September 2003.

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The chairman of YPI gives empowerment to the trainee after they completed the training. September 2003.

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The participants of 7th Batch of Basic Pranic Healing and 3rd batch of Advanced Pranic Healing trainers training gathered in photo session in workshop location, Wisma Kinasih, Caringin, Sukabumi, August 2003.

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In August 2003, Pranic Healers from Jakarta, Pontianak, and Singkawang visited Toho to conduct Pranic Healing Free Service for local inhabitants. The picture shows that they were walking to the location in the centre of Toho forest with love and compassion. Hiking is refreshing! As they got in the location, the people welcomed them with welcome dance and the ritual ceremony with love and gift.

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In behalf of all pranic healers and Gramedia book store: "Please accept offering and love; book for the children and cash to attract more prosperity for Toho community..."

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Here we live, in a temporary cabin in the middle of the Toho forest, consisting 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. May, 2003.

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Advanced and psychotherapy workshop has been held in Balikpapan.

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Pranic Corporate Management workshop was presented for the first time in Indonesia. Of course, there were session about how to heal with new technique. December 14, 2003.

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The Pranic Corporate Management workshop participants were listening seriously. December 14, 2003.

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Some of participants of Pranic Feng Shui workshop had photograph with Master Choa. December 14, 2003.

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The picture with some participants during the break. December 14, 2003.

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Period of 2003, I

2008-10-07T05:19:00.004+07:00

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Interactive radio broadcast was frequently conducted by Pranic Healers community in various districts, among other: Jakarta, Bandung, Jogjakarta, Semarang, Surabaya, Denpasar, Pontianak and other places. The picture shows two pranic healers from Jogjakarta were in radio broadcast, doing far distance healing interactively in Reco Buntung Radio Station, Jogjakarta. March 2003.

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Padang’s alumni meeting on March 29, 2003, was attended by more than 100 alumni from Padang, Bukit Tinggi, Lubuk Alung, Payakumbuh and its environs.

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1st Local Convention was held in Semarang, Mid Java, on April 27, 2003. The convention was participated by more than 600 from Semarang, Solo, Jogjakarta, Sukoreja, Klaten and Magelang. The picture shows the participants did stretching exercise before meditation. In Semarang and its environs, there were more than 20 official Pranic Healing Clinic.

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On that occasion, YPI Representative in Semarang gave the donation to social institute, which had activities to develop youth. April 2003.

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In June 2003, Pranic Healing training was held in orphanage, organized by the nuns of ALMA. 48 participants (catholic nuns and nurses) joined in marathon workshop programs, from basic level to psychotherapy. They were grateful because by using Pranic Healing, they could care the orphants better.

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In that occassion they also rendered free pranic healing service for the orphanage occupants, which are multiple disabled and abandoned children, unwed mothers and elderly women, and also their care givers.

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They handled the people, who were neglected and had physical defect, covering babies, children, unwed mother, and elderly persons. Their orphanage consisted of small houses, which played role as family houses. Two mothers were incharge to care about 8 children , clean their house, wash their cloth, cook, bathe them, feed them and treat the children who got physical and mental defect. June 2003

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Every year the pranic healers gathered to conduct National Pranic Healers Gathering. The 1st meeting was held in Sangkan Hurip, Kuningan, Cirebon, in July 2003. It was participated by 120 pranic healers from all around Indonesia. Free healing service was a part of that event. 250 patients from Cirebon and more than 400 patients from Kuningan came to be healed.

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9th Anniversary of YPI was celebrated by conducting Pranic Healing Free Service in Pasigitan Village, Ungaran and in Ambarawa, where 1200 patients came. In this free service, YPI in collaboration with local Public Health Center, the Doctors who were also Pranic Healers, provided medicines and vitamins for patients, who had been treated with Pranic Healing. November 2003.

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Patiently, the patients were waiting for treatment. Free service in Village Hall of Pasigitan was succesful because of the support by local village head. Some pranic healers, who rode by motorcycle, were in charge to visit the patients because the patients’ bad condition made them unable to come to Village Hall. November 2003.

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More than 40 Pranic Healers, who came from Semarang and its environs as well as from Jakarta, patiently and sincerely gave treatment to patients, one by one. November 2003.

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The following day, the free Pranic Healing service was continued in a temple in Ambarawa. Free service program was attended by more than 800 patients from various social ladder and age. The temple committee generously provided foods for the Pranic Healers, patients, and their escort. November 2003.

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The situation in the patients’ waiting place was very crowded. However, they did not need to wait for long time because there were many pranic healers there. November 2003.

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In the place of healing process, there were two rooms, which were big enough, in the right and left side of the temple. See the patients’ submission, “With the God’s blessing, gladly, I receive this healing energy, deeply, fully, permanently. With gratitude and in full faith, So be it!” November 2003.

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If the patients was receptive and God had will to cure, the miracle frequently happened. See this picture, the patient previously had been carried to the healing process room because the patient was paralyzed, then after the healing, the patient was able to walk even if the patient still needed to be supported by other to walk. So, there is no need to be doubtful about the effectiveness of Pranic Healing. November 2003.

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Period of 2002, III

2008-10-06T23:03:00.003+07:00

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Unfortunately, the statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana had not finished yet. Its head was still separated. October 13, 2002.

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Who are the five women under the statue? October 13, 2002.

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Aaah, it is clear now. October 13, 2002.

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In the evening, tuk-tuk dance was accompanying the group to the place of dinner. October 13, 2002.

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Master Choa walked behind the dancer group. The air was not hot anymore because it was evening. October 13, 2002.

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After the dinner, they presented the famous Calonarang dance performance. October 13, 2002.

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The dancers jabbed the keris (traditional dagger) blade to their own body, but the blade could not hurt them. October 13, 2002.

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Taking picture together with the dancers, after the performance ended. October 13, 2002.

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Some Pranic Healers visited Sanglah General Hospital to supply medicines. They were received directly by the director who was also a Pranic Healer. October 14, 2002

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According to request, the Pranic Healers did mass distance healing to the nurses and medical doctors, who begin getting tired and were almost unable to slept because they handled so many victim of the blast, who got singe. October 14, 2002.

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Symbolically, medicines aid was delivered to a field officer. October 14, 2002.

The morning after, Master invited one bus of Pranic Healers to go to the hospital to do healing. In the bus, Master taught how to take care of new singe. Unfortunately, it was not well documented.

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Period of 2002, II (Master's Picture)

2008-10-06T22:53:00.003+07:00

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MASTER'S PICTURES

Here are some photographs of Master Choa in the 5th world convention in Jakarta. October 2002.

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Master Choa and the group separated from other participants to visit location of bomb blast and prayed there. October, 2002.

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On the third day of convention, all participants went to Garuda Wisnu Kencana Garden and had lunch there. October 13, 2002.

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Master Choa took a a walk under the hot sun light to the aula of GWK. October 13, 2002.

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Listening to The Master’s lecture about Sciences of Timing. The participants sat on the floor and felt hot because of sun warmth and no AC. October 13, 2002.

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Although it was very hot, the participants kept listensing to Master Choa’ s explanation seriously. October 13, 2002.

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Cooling down their self, taking a nap on the grass. October 13, 2002.

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Period of 2002, I

2008-10-06T21:47:00.015+07:00

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Free healing in Tegal (300 km from jakarta), 4 healers from Jakarta and 600 patients in two days. On the evening they perform mass healing.

The patients come from different walk of life, most of them feel satisfied with the healing results.

Patient come in waves, they wait for their turn patiently.

The free healing service was given non stop, form 9 in the morning until 5 in the afternoon.

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Regular alumni meeting was organized in Padang. After the meditation they use to massage each other. March 2002.

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Pranic Healing workshop alumni gathered in Meeting Hall, Gramedia Matraman Bookshop, to celebrate 8th Anniversary of Yayasan Prana Indonesia, October 2002.

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Master Choa opened 5th World Pranic Healing convention in Hotel Padma, Legian, Bali, October 11-13, 2002.

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The prayer with Bali Hindu culture led by a Pranic Healer, requesting that convention would run well and Pranic teaching would increasingly grows in the world. October 11, 2002.

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Master Choa prayed for the victim of midnight bomb, on 1st day of convention. October 11, 2002.

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The Pranic Healers from Bali wear their traditional dress in friendliness night. October 11, 2002.

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Choir of Pranic Healers sang YPI anthem. Their voice was beautiful. October 11, 2002.

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Master Choa started enkindling of purple candle as a symbol for acceleration of spreading of light of Pranic Healing to whole world. October 11, 2002.

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Then, candle lighting ceremony was continued by representatives of respective countries. October 11, 2002.

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Joy together on the 1st day of convention. October 11, 2002.

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Master Choa let all people enjoy the dinner and its happy situation. October 11, 2002.

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The participants from Australia took photograph together in front of the flags. October 11, 2002.

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Welcome dance also actracted that night. October 11, 2002.

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The night to the dawn, awful bomb blasted. In the morning after the blast, Master Choa let those, who wanted to, go back to their respective home countries. However, all participants kept continuing the convention. October 11, 2002.

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Master Choa Kok Sui delivered guidance during World Pranic Healing V in Denpasar, Bali. October 11, 2002.

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Yayasan Prana Indonesia participated to help 50 families, whose the breadwinners died in Bombing tragedy in Bali in 2002, by giving donation to them. October 2002.

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YPI donate a truck full of medicines to Sanglah General Hospital, to help the bomb blast victims. October 13, 2002.

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Crystal Pranic Healing Workshop was also held in Oranjee Hotel, Denpasar, in 2002.

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Period 2001, II

2008-10-06T00:00:00.004+07:00

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Chit-chat during lunch time, during the first National Convention in Jakarta. July 28, 2001.

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Do you want to stop rain with prana? Ask Agus Sunaryo how to do it. July 26, 2001.

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Master Choa gave example how to give energy from long distance. July 26, 2001.

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The convention participants were simply quite a lot, more than 300 from all Indonesia! July 26, 2001.

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Master Choa showed how to use the crystal, its jetty was rounded up. July 26, 2001.

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The evening after, a trainer invited Master and friends for diner in Hotel Borobudur, Jakarta. Then they took the picture together in doorstep. July 28, 2001.

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Master was having photograph with a couples, who were Pranic trainer from Padang. July 28, 2001.

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September 2001! 2nd Anniversary of YPI representative of Padang. It has unique date of birth: at 09.09'.09" oclock, 09 September 1999! The workers of Prana were having photograph together. September 9, 2001.

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Lighting anniversary candle, singing Happy Birthday To You. September 9, 2001.

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A pranic healer from Padang was taking care of his/her patient. September 9, 2001.

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Free Basic Pranic Healing workshop for blind persons was attended by 24 participants. They were very sensitive and mastered body anatomy because they were educated masseur.

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Period of 2001, I

2008-10-05T23:33:00.009+07:00

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Free Pranic Healing service was rendered once a week at the office of Gramedia Mall Galleria bookstore, Bali. Seen on the picture Pranic Healers from Bali seriously treat their patients.

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4th Basic Trainers Training was held in Sentul, 29 May - 3 June 2001, participated by 15 trainee. The picture shows that the training participants were doing test. May 29, 2001.

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Some of instructors were observing the test. May 29, 2001.

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The participants of Psycic Self Defence practiced the lesson in Convention Hall, Health Department, Pontianak. March 2001.

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Many people were interested in Crystal Pranic Healing Workshop in Pontianak. The participants practiced in workshop. March 2001.

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The Pranic Healing Instructors from Jakarta stayed evernight in hospital patient room in Singkawang. They worked overtime to pack the package that would be distributed the day after in Sambas. September 2001.

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They stay in the VIP rooms of St. Vincentius hospital, Singkawang, West Borneo, for few nights.

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In Free Service of Pranic Healing in Singkawang and Sambas in collaboration with local Army Kodim, YPI also distributed nine basic needs, towel, and stationary to more than 200 families in Sambas. September 2001.

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Many people, who were interested in, attended Pranic Healing Workshop alumni meeting in Gramedia Matraman Bookshop. Master Herminia delivered presentation of Pranic Healing technique. 2001.

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Master Choa was present in National Pranic Healers convention on 28 & 29 July 2001 in Jakarta.

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Master Choa gave opening line in this national convention. July 28, 2001.

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Those who want to be healed, please donate! Who wants? Patiently Master was waiting for convention participants’ response. There were a lot of them who responded. July 28, 2001.

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Healed! Healed! Healed! Less than one minute they were really recovered! July 28, 2001.

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This is how to perform the Tibetan exercise. July 28, 2001.

Master was having photograph with participants from Jogjakarta. July 28, 2001.

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Opening ceremony by choir of from Gramedia bookstore employees. July 28, 2001.

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JuIt was also toned up with barongsai show. In the picture, Master Choa gave donation. July 28, 2001.

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Master Choa delivered new insight to the participants of National Convention in Jakarta. July 28, 2001.

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Master Choa tried to make paper fold fall down from a distance. July 28, 2001.

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Period of 2000

2008-10-05T23:23:00.005+07:00

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Meditation for Soul Realization workshop was first time conducted in Indonesia on October 10, 2000. This course was guided by Master Choa. October 10, 2000.

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Master Choa came earlier and he was greeted by his students. October 10, 2000.

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Having lunch together when daytime rest. October 11, 2000.

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Master Choa Kok Sui had a discussion with the participants of Arhatic Yoga Retreat, in Via Renata, Puncak, October 11, 2000.

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Finally all asked for signature. October 14, 2000.

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Before Kriya Shakti training in Via Renata, Puncak. October 14, 2000.

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Giving signature above his photographs before Kriya Shakti training. October 14, 2000.

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Some people asked Master to sign the books, written by him. October 14, 2000.

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Having photograph with Mr. Gunawan, who was very supporting to spread pranic healing in Balikpapan. October 14, 2000.

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Having photograph together with courses participants of kriya Shakti. October 14, 2000.

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Master was having photograph with participants from Bandung and Cirebon. October 14, 2000. M).

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In leisure time during the workshop day, Master Choa and the group took a plasure trip in Taman Bunga, Puncak, October16, 2000.

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Period of 1999

2008-10-05T23:16:00.003+07:00

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Arhatic Yoga Preparatory Level has been organized in Palembang. September 15, 1999.

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5th Anniversary of YPI in meeting hall of Gramedia Matraman Bookstore. October 26, 1999.

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The event was also celebrated with Pranic Disco contest, participated by 6 group. October 26, 1999.

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Up: The participants showed up in 5th aaniversary of YPI. Down: The juries were assessing appearance of disco Prana contestants. October 26, 1999.

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Contribution from Choir of Gramedia bookstore employees made the event more hilarious October 26, 1999.

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Photo session of the participants of Crystal Pranic Healing Workshop in Omni Batavia Hotel. September 3, 1999.

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Period of 1998

2008-10-05T22:57:00.005+07:00

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Situation of Free Healing program in a Buddhist temple in Karawang. More than 200 patients came from various social ladders. February 13, 1998.

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The participants of Advanced Pranic Healing Workshop with thw insturctures in Perintis Hall, jl. Kebahagiaan, September 1998

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Basic Pranic Healing Workshop in Noviciat MSF, Salatiga, participated by 32 persons, February 1998.

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The Pranic Healing Instructores were waiting for the opening of Basic Pranic Healing workshop in St. Carolus Hospital, Jakarta, April 1998.

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Situation of Advanced Pranic Healing Workshop in Semarang. December 5, 1998.

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Memory during spare time at home September 29, 1998.

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Since 1998, YPI has successfully bought 4 floor office (5X20 metre) in commercial area of Sunter.

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Free Healing program of Pranic Healing in Sukorejo, a small town in Central Java. More than 250 patient were present.

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She is Faith Sawey, who at the beginning, accompanies Herminia in Indonesia, but then she was assigned by Master to lead Pranic Healing Foundation in Philippines. Now both of them has become Master or Acharya Pranic Healer.

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Distribution of 500 package of sembako (9 basic need) for the poor at Kampung Tawang, RT 011, RW 05.

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Watching Lion Dance in a martial art school in Puncak.

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Period of 1997, III

2008-10-05T22:44:00.003+07:00

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Every night there was an entertainment. The picture showed DEBUS. They were frying crackers on their head. November 14, 1997.

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He tried to hit with crow bar on his stomach but it could not hurt him. November 14, 1997.

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Seudati Dance is dinamic, although it is done while squalling, it looks very attractive. November 14, 1997.

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Master Choa was very impressed with debus show. He gave donation through the group leader. November 14, 1997.

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Closing the convention, the participants held arm in arm, singing the song “Kapan, kapan.....” November 14, 1997.

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On one day spare time during the conventions, they visited Gramedia office and watched demonstration of inner-power, football with fireball, frying crackers with hand, breaking iron and pulling the car loaded with more than 20 people. In the picture, Santiago MD was trying to draw the heavy car without effect. November 14, 1997.

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With newspaper, they lift Mr.Budi who was heavy. They simply can lift him and the newspaper doesn’t rip. November 14, 1997.

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After event completed, they were having photograph with Master Choa and group. November 14, 1997.

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After convention completed, they carried out Arhatic Yoga Retreat, directly guided by Master Choa. November 17, 1997.

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In the retreat, the participants sat in floor. November 17, 1997.

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Exercise was conducted in open area with fresh air. November 17, 1997.

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In the picture, Master Choa was healing by using other’ s hand. November 17, 1997.

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The participants of Advanced Pranic Healing Workshop with thw insturctures in Perintis Hall, jl. Kebahagiaan, September 1997.

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Period of 1997, II

2008-10-05T22:15:00.003+07:00

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Local Government of Jakarta, represented by Vice Governor, invited all convention participants in a dinner. November 14, 1997.

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Souvenir exchange between Vice Governor and Master Choa. November 14, 1997.

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The committee from local government cordially greeted the guests. November 15, 1997.

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Master Choa danced together. November 15, 1997.

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Special assistant of Master Choa, namely Charlotte Anderson, gave guidance. November 13, 1997.

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Sai Cholleti, representative of Germany participants, greeted to all convention participants. November 13, 1997.

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Master Choa gave appreciation to the workers of Prana. In the picture, Master Choa gave books to Master Daphne Bicgas and Cynthia Padao. November 14, 1997.

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Santiago Aviles Lee, MD now is the only Master not from thePhilippines. November 14, 1997.

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Before: Master Choa took care of a reliable healer, Dr. George Dangel from Tahiti, because he got trouble in his left knee. November 14, 1997.

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After: Few minutes later, his knee was recovered! Wonderful!! November 14, 1997.

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Master Del Pe did his presentation. November 14, 1997.

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The picture of Master Choa and Alejandra Armas. November 14, 1997.

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Looking around the books during the lunch break. November 14, 1997.

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The picture of the youngest Indonesian trainers with Master Sephen Co, Herminia and Faith. November 16, 1997.

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The dinner was opportunity to chit-chat and take photograph together. November 16, 1997.

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One of the Indonesian speaker, Indah Yulianto MD delivered her presentation about fat absorbtion (Liposuction) by using divine energy. November 14, 1997.

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Other Indonesian speaker, namely Benny Atnil MD, discussed the success of healing diabetes patient. November 14, 1997.

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Three representatives from Canada, left, Anchie Halim from Semarang, Indonesia spreads Pranic Healing in Canada. November 14, 1997.

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The picture of some participants of the 2nd World Pranic Healing Convention in front of Hotel Horizon, Ancol, November 14, 1997

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Picture of participants of Pranic Healing Convention II from India with Master Choa Kok Sui, Jakarta, November 14, 1997.

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Advanced Pranic Healing Workshop in Solo. March 15, 1997.

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Doing Twin-Heart meditation together with all participants. March 15, 1997.

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The trainers were having photograph behind Prasojo’s pedicab. March 15, 1997.

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In Higher Clairvoyant workshop in Hotel Safari. July 26, 1997.

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Master Choa Kok Sui gave guidance in Higher Clairvoyance Workshop in Safari Garden Hotel, July 26, 1997.

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The photograph of Master Choa with the Pranic Healer family. July 26, 1997.

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The participants were asked to scan the chakra of a volunteer. July 26, 1997.

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The participants of 2nd World Pranic Healers Convention convention asked Master Choa Kok Sui to pose with blessing position for picture taking. November 14, 1997.

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Some of members of organizing committees were having photograph together on stage. November 14, 1997.

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Herminia gave announcement by using Bahasa Indonesia, so that many participants thought she was Indonesian. November 14, 1997.

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The participants from Philippine had photo session with with Master Choa. November 14, 1997.

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Master Glenn Mendoza presented his handout. November 14, 1997.

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Master Nona Castro was presenting the material in tribune. November 14, 1997.

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Prof. Rao from India gave a few greetings after giving shawl of honor to Master Choa. November 14, 1997.

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Chief of YPI gave souvenir to Master Choa Kok Sui. November 14, 1997.

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Master Stephen Co was delivering a lecture. November 14, 1997.

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Master Daniel Gorgonia delivered enlightening presentation in 2nd World Convention in Jakarta. November 14, 1997.

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Convention Participants from various countries were listening the discussion very seriously. November 14, 1997.

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In the friendliness night, the participants sang together. November 14, 1997.

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A woman who was paralized for a long time due to cancer, able to stand and walk few steps, after Pranic Healing treatment demonstrated on the 2nd World Pranic healing Convention in Jakarta. November 14, 2007.

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Before: Final stadium cancer patient , who was unable to stand up, was treated in two-day treatment. November 14, 1997.

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After: After treatment, the cancer patient was able to stand up and run some steps. November 14, 1997.

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Period of 1996

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In psychotherapy course, they did Tiger Yawn technique. May 6, 1996.

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A participant threw the bottled water to the target in the demonstration of Psychic Self Defense Workshop. May 12, 1996.

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Master Choa gave explanation before practicing Psychic Self Defense technique. May 12, 1996.

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Master Choa was guiding the Psychic Self Defense Workshop in Hotel Safari, Cisarua. May 12, 1996.

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The workshop participants of Higher Clairvoyant workshop asked the Master's signature in their certificate because they thought that the stamp was not enough. May 18, 1996.

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Photo session of participants of Psychic Self Defence Workshop with Master Choa in Safari Garden Hotel, Cisarua, May 22, 1996

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Programing crystals in open space, Safari Hotel, Cisarua, Bogor. May 12, 1996.

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Photo session of participants of Crystal Pranic Healing Workshop, Safari Garden Hotel, Cisarua, Bogor, May 11, 1996

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“ Who wants to know the success secret?” Master asked question in Kriya Shakti workshop in Hotel Safari, Cisarua, Bogor. May 18, 1996.

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Photo session of the participants of Kriya Shakti Workshop with Masret Choa in Safari Garden Hotel, Bogor, May 18, 1996.

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Period of 1995

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Picture of Management of YPI (Indonesia Pranic Healing Foundation) after the meeting in Perintis Hall, Jl. Kebahagiaan, Jakarta. July 1995.

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Pranic Healing workshop secondly was carried out in CSIS building, Jakarta, with more than 200 participants . April 8, 1995.

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They were learning how to see air and tree prana. April 8, 1995.

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One month later, they held advanced Pranic Healing workshop with the trainers from Philippines, participated by more than 200 students. May 6, 1995.

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Enthusiastically, they did exercise before meditation. April 6, 1995.

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In the picture, new trainers with Batik uniform enthusiastically attended in that workshop. April 6, 1995.

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Faith Sawey, a trainer from Philippines, discussed about the chakras. May 14, 1995.

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Like in previous program, there were many participants. May 14, 1995.

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A trainer from Philipines was healing the participant. May 20, 1995.

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Celebrating 5th anniversary of the World Pranic Healing Foundation. July 23, 1995.

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Master Choa gave opening line in that anniversary celebration. July 23, 1995.

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The 2nd Basic Trainers Traning was held at Wisma Kinasih, Caringin, Sukabumi, November 1995.

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Photo session of trainees and their instructors of 2nd batch of trainers training. November 30, 1995.

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In the end of November 1994, 1st batch of Pranic Healing training, attended by 48 participants. The training was held for 2 weeks. In the picture, Master Choa introduced his assistants to the trainees. November 28, 1994.

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One of assistants read Pranic Trainers pledge. November 28, 1994.

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Trainees representative give souvenir to express thanks to Master Choa. November 28, 1994.

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An intructor gave gidence. November 28, 1994.

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In that training, teaching skill is primary, instead of great healers ability. November 28, 1994.

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After they graduated, Master Choa gave empowerment to the new trainers. November 28, 1994.

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Say farewell to each new tranier. November 28, 1994.

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Hopefully, the new trainers maintain friendliness and cooperation to do their mission to spread pranic healing teaching in Indonesia. November 28, 1994.

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The audiences, who mostly came from the family of new trainers, gave support to them. In the picture, Master Choa with his two assistants sit frontier. November 28, 1994.

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One of the trainees did demonstration to read ID Card with closing eyes. November 28, 1994.

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One month after, the new trainers held 1st Basic Pranic Healing workshop in Tegal, participated by more than 100 trainees. December 1994.

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During the workshop, guided by Faith and Herminia (They had not been the Masters that time), Faith showed how to use pendulum. October 29, 1994.

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Seriously, the participants listened to the explanation by Faith about pranic healing. October 29, 1994.

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Period of 1994, II

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The young Master Choa is handsome, isn’t he? He did not intend to pose for, but he taught Pranic Healing, which formaly for the first time, was carried out outside Philippines. Although previously since 1988, we had conducted several times small workshop in Jakarta and Padang. August 20, 1994.

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Waiting for the opening of workshop. August 20, 1994.

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He was teaching with unique, transparent, simpel, comprehensive style. August 20, 1994.

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In the workshop, Master Choa was assisted by an interpreter. August 20, 1994.

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Explaining how to see air prana August 20, 1994.

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The trainees seriously try to see air pranic. It is not difficult to try. August 20, 1994.

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Seriously listening to the participant. August 20, 1994.

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Let me see you name tag. What is your name? August 20, 1994.

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The Saturday after, the Master conducted worksops in Bentara Budaya. The participants said greeting to him. August 27, 1994.

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Master Choa opened the event. August 27, 1994.

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Master Choa gave explanation to workshop trainees. August 27, 1994.

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As usually in every workshop, Master Choa always demonstrate and prove the effectiveness of discussed technique. August 27, 1994.

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Master Choa was listening to a participant. August 27, 1994.

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Healing practice was also held in front of the class. August 27, 1994.

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Practice of scanning. August 27, 1994.

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Every participants tried to feel the energy. August 27, 1994.

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Master Choa showed how to scan correctly. August 27, 1994.

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In the class, Master Choa demonstrated how to heal a child. August 27, 1994.

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A participant asked for healing and Master Choa never rejected. August 27, 1994.

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MasterChoa ended the two-days workshop. August 27, 1994.

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To say ’thanks’, the organizer gave him a souvenir of his face caricature. August 27, 1994.

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Master Choa observed the caricature and found that his face in it was less handsome than the real one. August 27, 1994.

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We thanked also to the assistants from Philippines. August 27, 1994.

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Giving example of how to scan someone’s aura. August 27, 1994.

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As ussually, during the workshop, there are people who want to be healed. August 27, 1994.

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Photo session the workshop participants with Master Choa in front of Bentara Budaya, where the workshop was held. August 27, 1994.

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With serious effort, we can collect many albums of Pranic Healing activities since the initial period of 1994. Thanks to all friends, who lend us some pictures and their albums. We also thank YPI secretarial office for opening the old storage to find these albums. Unfortunately, some of them have been eaten by termites. Because of so many picture we have, only few of them (less than 1%) are posted here.

In photographs which we present, intentionally, we presented many photographs of Master Choa, especially since beginning of the year 1994, when he taught Basic Pranic Healing by himself. In that moment, Master Choa seemed to be still young, more handsome and more slender. See photographs which we present.
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Pile of albums of pranic healing activities which have been collected by many parties, and the selection of photographs should be done.
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With traditional Balinese costume, taking a walk in Bali. August 23, 1994.

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Taking picture with Herminia in front of Pura (=Balinese temple). August 23, 1994.

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Wow, what a big snake. But, I do not fear to carry it on my neck. August 22, 1994.

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Hermie dares to do it. I cannot bear the shame. August 22, 1994.
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Watching Balinese Dance in the evening. August 23, 1994.

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Taking picture with Balienese Dancers. August 23, 1994.

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The morning after, they did rafting in river Ayung. August 23, 1994.

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Don’t be surprised! That car is other people’s property. Danny only poses near it. August 23, 1994.

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First Pranic Healing Workshop was held in Bentara Budaya, participated by more then 300 trainees. Master Choa Kok Sui guided that workshop. August 1994.

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In the 1st Pranic Healing Seminar in Indonesia, attended by more than 300 students, Master Choa demonstrated how to heal new wound immediately. The picture shows a doctor scored a woman’s arm. Previously, anaesthesia with pranic method had been done. June 1994.
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The blood of small cut at the arm had been cleansed. Then, it would be healed by using Pranic Healing technique by Master Choa. June1994.

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After Pranic Healing treatment for 15 minutes by Master Choa, the scar became dry as if it had been 1 week before. June 1994.

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A participant gave testimony about the effectiveness of Pranic Healing. June 1994.

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They did practice of scanning. June 1994.

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They discussed what had been explaines during tea break. September 20, 1994.

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When looking around the books, Master Choa was asked for having photo taking together. September 1994.

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The picture of three religion figures (a Catholic nun, a Protestant clergywoman, and a female Buddhist monk) was taken together in Pranic Healing Workshop, September 1994.

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PRANA INDONESIA

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CLICK the image below for further information

ABOUT YAYASAN PRANA-NASIONAL INDONESIA (abbreviated : YPI): YPI is the official Center of Development and Spreading of Pranic Healing throughout Indonesia. This website gives complete information on Pranic Healing and its activities in Indonesia.

MASTER CHOA’S WORKS: Besides books which have been translated into several languages, Master Choa also issued CDs and all kind of workshops. He also established several humanity foundations. We enclosed the pictures of the book and CD covers and also a short information in order to make it clearer for you.

THE HEALING PROTOCOL: The techniques of Pranic Healing for all kind of diseases are available. It should be emphasized that the available techniques could only be understood and practiced by those who have attended the Basic, Advanced, Psychotherapy and Healing by Crystal Workshops. Most of the Healing Protocols are taken from PHQandA (Pranic Healing Questions and Answers).

ARTICLES: Here we discuss a lot of interesting things which are still connected with the Pranic Healing Techniques. There are a lot of articles about enhancing the Healing Techniques, additional knowledge and other benefits which can be used to enrich your understanding about healing.

ACTIVITIES IN PICTURES: Throughout Indonesia there are a lot of activities carried out yearly, at least more than 100 workshops and more than a dozen Free services, which resulted in an abundance of photo documentation. Here we try to present them to you in a brief way.

QUOTES: Most of the quotes here are Master Choa’s sayings.

FROM YOUR BEST FRIEND: To those who are not yet interested in Pranic Healing, you can directly open this interesting and useful page. This is a compilation of e-mails sent by friends, sometimes not even connected with Pranic Healing, but quite beneficial.

MEDIA PRANA: To date Media Prana has already been published up to edition No. 40, year X. Media Prana is the official bulletin (60 pages) published by Yayasan Prana-Nasional Indonesia. For those who want to subscribe to Media Prana, please contact YPI secretariat. This bulletin in Indonesian is published 4 times yearly.

SELF REALIZATION: Here we have meaningful stories which can touch the depth of our hearts. The more we dwell on their meaning, the more we will be aware of its depth. Thus these stories are expected to make our self realization and spirituality develop more expansively.

HUMOR: The humor presented here are mostly what we call innocent humor, not the dirty ones. You might have heard or read some of them, they continuously live and circulate, however they still make us laugh happily and feel healthier.

GLOBAL WARMING: It is really important for us to know about the Global Warming and Climate Change and how to cope with them. Yayasan Prana-Nasional Indonesia took steps to spread the knowledge and awareness about these. Not long ago YPI is spreading and distributing hundreds of VCDs about Global Warming to all its branches and other communities as well.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES: This contains information on the schedule of activities held by YPI or the Pranic Healers in Indonesia, including information on the schedules of meditation, workshops, meeting of the alumni, yearly get-together, free services and other important events.

MOTIVATION: What is the difference with the Self Realization section ? The Self Realization is more inclined to stories in connection with efforts of spiritual development, while the Motivation Section deals more with Self Development or Personality Development.

INSPIRATIONAL STORIES: Inspirational Stories Section is a section telling stories which will invoke inspiration, touch feelings and stimulate the spirit, care and love for mankind and also love for the environment where we live.

PARENTING: There is only one way to make children have a moral attitude and a high inner resistance which will decide their way of life. Even if there are government programs, neighbours, teachers or special trainers, learned men who can give illumination, still it is the parents who can give the children the values, morality and the ethical standards to their children.

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Indonesia National Pranic Healing Foundation

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The Center of Development and Spreading of the Pranic Healing Teachings throughout Indonesia, in cooperation with
the Institute for Inner Studies and
the World Pranic Healing Foundation.

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GrandMaster Choa Kok Sui

He was the Pioneer of the Modern Pranic Healing and Arhatic Yoga, an International Speaker and a successful writer. He had written more than 20 books and they have spread to more than 75 countries and most have been translated into 27 languages including into Indonesian.

Master Choa’s education background was Chemical Engineering. During his lifetime he was a successful businessman and GrandMaster of the Pranic Healing which he learned since his teenage years. Since his youth GrandMaster Choa Kok Sui had studied and mastered all kinds of energy healing techniques, doing research and testing by clairvoyancy which was then scientifically validated. He then summarized it and made it very simple, but still maintained its effectiveness, discarding superstition, mystics and unnecessary rituals and named it the Science and Art of Pranic Healing, which is very simple, effective and easily learned.

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Chair Massage Techniques

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Chair Massage Techniques

By: Eric Brown

Chair massage techniques are unique. Many massage therapists try to use traditional Swedish massage techniques when doing chair massage, but this kind of approach doesn?t translate well to seated massage.

Swedish massage techniques largely consist of gliding strokes and this method is doesn?t work well because chair massage is done over the clothing and no oils are used.

There are essentially six types of chair massage techniques:

Compression techniques: These are what you may think of as acupressure techniques and are the most commonly used chair massage techniques. The creator of the chair massage concept was trained in Amma massage, an ancient system of acupressure techniques and this style of massage is often used in chair massage technique training. These can be hard on the thumbs as they are typically used, especially since many trainers lack adequate knowledge in the application of these techniques. However, at Relax to the Max, students are taught to do these techniques safely with a great deal of emphasis on the biomechanics of the movements. As well, the thumbs are used very seldom used in the Relax to the Max chair massage techniques as other contact points are often used, including fists, the heels of the hands, knuckles, elbows and forearms.
Squeezing techniques: With these types of massage techniques, the practitioner squeezes the muscles between two contact points. These are often performed on large muscle groups and muscles that are not firmly attached to underlying structures. It is critical when doing these techniques to accurately identify the edges of the muscles and this is a big focus on training when learning to do these chair massage techniques at Relax to the Max.
Kneading techniques: These are circular movements. Like the other chair massage techniques we?ve already discussed, there are ways to do these techniques that put minimal stress on the body. Whereas most schools teach students how to do this with the thumbs, Relax to the Max utilizes unique contact points like the elbows and pisiforms when doing these techniques to save your thumbs and to reduce the amount of effort.
Percussion: These stimulating techniques are what many people refer to as karate chops. When applied properly these percussive chair massage techniques feel great. Customers often report that this is the favorite part of their seated massage experience.
Friction techniques: This is an adaptation of traditional Swedish style movements and are used occasionally in the chair.
Gliding techniques: Although not performed frequently, there are times when these can be used effectively. At Relax to the Max you learn when these kinds of chair massage techniques are indicated.

If you are going to learn chair massage techniques, be sure to get adequate training from specialists who know what they are doing. Relax to the Max is the only massage school in North America that specializes in chair massage techniques and is a first choice for chair massage training by professionals from around the world.

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Faith and Pranic Healing

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FAITH AND PRANIC HEALING

By Master Nona Castro

In hindu tradition it is called “sharanagati” or total surrender, in Latin “fiat” in Pranic Healing we know it as”“receptivity and conductivity” without which both healer and patient may find difficulty in achieving results, but with it, miracles can transpire.

Faith is captured in the famous story of Hanuman who brought the mountain where grew the flower that Lord Rama needed to his master’s feet. Hanuman’s faith enabled him to move the mountain. This was repeated in the words of Master Jesus when he said, “If you have faith even as small as a mustard seed, you can move mountains.”

Faith in the practice of Pranic Healing is not religious in nature. It is the level of receptivity and openness to the reality of prana and the ability to be able to conduct and use it for healing. And it has been experimented and proven, that the higher the receptivity is, the purer the conductivity, and thus the more effective and efficient the healing. Thus it is required from both healer and patient.

The talk will provide instances of the effectivity of this technique (receptivity is one of the seven basic techniques) in many aspects of pranic healing, From the experiences the speaker has gathered in the countries she coordinates, some can be called miraculous. Our teacher has provided us with an invocation of faith that has made receptivity and conductivity very much easier and simpler to achieve. Surprising healings have been achieved by this invocation.

I am swimming in the infinite ocean of prana.
I am one with the infinite ocean of prana.
I am one with prana.
I am one with my teacher.
I am one with the healing angels.
I am one with God (or one’s equivalent term)
I am one with all.
We are one.

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Watch Your Thoughts

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Watch your thoughts; they become words

Watch your words; they become actions.
What your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.

Frank Outlaw

Tell me, do you still think we are talking about someone or something 'out there' when we open our mouths?

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The Final Chapter

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By: Audrina Jones Bunton

Several months ago, I read an article about a 22 year old, successful young lady who died a premature death in a plane crash. The more I read this article, the heavier my heart became because she died in the midst of her formative years. Equally tear-jerking was the fact that she died before completing a book that she was writing - before completing her final chapter.

Right now, your book is being written -- and you are the author. Every moment that passes, every day that appears and vanishes, your pages are being written. Every word you speak, every action you take -- shapes page after page in your book of life. How you live and how you treat others also shape the pages of your book -- from cover to cover.

In retrospect, perhaps the beginning of your book may not have been written well, because of mistakes, or unwise decisions -- but you can finish a bestseller. You can finish a bestseller, because you are the starring character and you, by your present and future actions, control how the final chapters of your book will read. You can finish as the winner by doing the things that you love and not taking your life, or others for granted.

Start a new chapter today - a chapter that would give you and others a delight to read. Enjoy who you are and what you do. Keep writing and live life to the fullest.

How does your book read thus far -- and -- what will your FINAL chapter say?

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Try Not To Cry

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This is beautiful! Try not to cry

She jumped up as soon as she saw the surgeon come out of the operating room.

She said: “How is my little boy? Is he going to be all right? When can I see him?”

The surgeon said, “I’m sorry. We did all we could, but your boy didn’t make it.”

Sally said, “Why do little children get cancer?
Doesn’t God care any more? Where were you, God, when my son needed you?”

The surgeon asked, “Would you like some time alone with your son? One of the nurses will be out in a few minutes, before he’s transported to the university.”

Sally asked the nurse to stay with her while she said good-bye to son. She ran her fingers lovingly through his thick red curly hair.

“Would you like a lock of his hair?” the nurse asked.

Sally nodded yes. The nurse cut a lock of the boy’s hair, put it in a plastic bag and handed it to Sally.

The mother said, “It was Jimmy’s idea to donate his body to the University for Study. He said it might help somebody else. “I said no at first, but Jimmy said, ‘Mom, I won’t be using it after I die. Maybe it will help some other little boy spend one more day with his Mom.” She went on, “My Jimmy had a heart of gold. Always thinking of someone else. Always wanting to help others if he could.”

Sally walked out of Children’s mercy Hospital for the last time, after spending most of the last six months there. She put the bag with Jimmy’s belongings on the seat beside her in the car. The drive home was difficult. It was even harder to enter the empty house. She carried Jimmy’s belongings, and the plastic bag with the lock of his hair to her son’s room. She started placing the model cars and other personal things back in his room exactly where he had always kept them. She laid down across his bed and, hugging his pillow, cried herself to sleep.

It was around midnight when Sally awoke. Laying beside her on the bed was a folded letter. The letter said: “Dear Mom, I know you’re going to miss me; but don’t think that I will ever forget you, or stop loving you, just ‘cause I’m not around to say I LOVE YOU. I will always love you, Mom, even more with each day.

Someday we will see each other again. Until then, if you want to adopt a little boy so you won’t be so lonely, that’s okay with me. He can have my room and old stuff to play with. But, if you decide to get a girl instead, she probably wouldn’t like the same things us boys do. You’ll have to buy her dolls and stuff girls like, you know.

Don’t be sad thinking about me. This really is a neat place. Grandma and Grandpa met me as soon as I got here and showed me around some, but it will take a long time to see everything. The angels are so cool. I love to watch them fly. And, you know what? Jesus doesn’t look like any of his pictures. Yet, when I saw Him, I knew it was Him. Jesus himself took me to see GOD! And guess what, Mom? I got to sit on God’s knee and talk to Him, like I was somebody important. That’s when I told Him that I wanted to write you a letter, to tell you good-bye and everything. But I already knew that wasn’t allowed. Well, you know what Mom? God handed me some paper and His own personal pen to write you this letter. I think Gabriel is the name of the angel who is going to drop this letter off to you.

God said for me to give you the answer to one of the questions you asked Him ‘Where was He when I needed him?’ “God said He was in the same place with me, as when His son Jesus was on the cross. He was right there, as He always is with all His children.

Oh, by the way, Mom, no one else can see what I’ve written except you. To everyone else this is just a blank piece of paper. Isn’t that cool? I have to give God His pen back now. He needs it to write some more names in the Book of Life. Tonight I get to sit at the table with Jesus for supper. I’m, sure the food will be great.

Oh, I almost forgot to tell you. I don’t hurt anymore. The cancer is all gone. I’m glad because I couldn’t stand that pain anymore and God couldn’t stand to see me hurt so much, either. That’s when He sent The Angel of Mercy to come get me. The Angel said I was a Special Delivery! How about that?

Signed with Love from God & Me.

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Maximize Your Minerals

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Source: PHQandA, Message 207.

(NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS NOT INTENDED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. CONSULT WITHYOUR NATURAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER.)

BORON

Function: Helps prevent bone loss and demineralization; modulates immune and inflammatory processes.

Deficiency Symptoms: No deficiency symptoms identified.

Increases Need: Diets that are low in fruits and vegetables.

Suggested Intake for Adults: No RDA established; becomes toxic at 1 gram.

CALCIUM

Function: Helps in the formatin of strong bones, teeth, muscle tissue; regulates heart beat; essential to muscle action and nerve function; aids inblood clotting.

Deficiency Symptoms: Soft, brittle bones; back and leg pains; heart palpitations. Excess protein and high-phosphorous foods such as softdrink is increase excretion.

Increases Need: Poor dietary intake, excess protein, physical and emotional stress, growth, pregnancy and lactation.

Suggested Intake for Adults: 800 to 1,500 mg. daily. Vitamin D increases calcium formation. Boron decreases calcium excretion.

CHROMIUM

Function: Aids insulin function (use blood sugar for energy production).

Deficiency Symptoms: Atherosclerosis, glucose, intolerance, fatigue.

Increases Need: High intake of processed foods, aging, diabetes.

Suggested Intake for Adults: 50 to 200 mcg. daily.

COPPER

Function: Helps the body absorb and use iron to synthesize hemoglobin;is an important constituent of enzymes required for energy production.

Deficiency Symptoms: Anemia, skeletal defects, degeneration of the nervous system, reproductive problems.

Increases Need: The illness sprue (a malabsorption disease) and celiac disease.

Suggested Intake for Adults: 2 mg. daily

IRON

Function: Essentiala to red blood cell formation.

Deficiency Symptoms: Anemia; may compromise learning ability and endurance.

Increases Need: Poor diet, growth, menstruation, pregnancy, antacid use.

Suggested Intake for Adults: 10 to 15 mg. daily. Vitamin C increases absorption.

Caution: Iron overload may increase risk of heart attack.

MAGNESIUM

Function: Aids enzyme activation, nerve and muscle function, and calcium and potassium balance; prevents cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis.

Deficiency Symtoms: Weakness, muscle tremors, weight loss, nausea, irritability, hair loss.

Increases Need: Diarrhea, diuretics, excess alcohol, deficient protein intake.

Suggested Intake for Adults: 300 to 500 mg. daily.

MANGANESE

Function: Works with enzyme that facilitate carbohydrate metabolism;necessary for normal development of skeletal and connective tissues.

Deficiency Symptoms: Glucose intolerance

Increases Need: Diets high in refined carbohydrates, pregnancy, rapid growth.

Suggested Intake for Adults: 2 mg. daily

MOLYBDENUM

Function: A component of enzymes involved in alcohol detoxification, uricacid formation and sulfur metabolism. Needed for DNA/RNA metabolism.

Deficiency Symptoms: Inability to detoxify sulfites; deficiency may cause sulfite sensitivities.

Increases Need: Insufficient dietary intake of whole grains, legumes, and fresh fruits and vegetables.

Suggested Intake for Adults: 200 to 400 mcg. daily.

SELENIUM

Function: Activates glutathione peroxidase, which protects cells from free radical damage.

Deficiency Symptoms: Muscular weakness and discomfort.

Increases Need: Diets high in refined foods.

Suggested Intake for Adults: 70 mcg daily.

VANADIUM

Function: May function in hormone, cholesterol and blood sugar metabolism.

Deficiency Symptoms: Elevated cholesterol levels and faulty blood sugar control.

Increases Need: Poor blood-sugar control in people witn noninsulin dependent diabetes.

Suggested Intake for Adults: 50 to 100 mcg. daily.

ZINC

Function: Involved in many enzymes regulating metabolism and protein synthesis. Aids in healing and immune function and in development of there productive system.

Deficiency Symptoms: Retarded growth, slow healing, loss of appetite.

Increases Need: Infection, poor diet, alcoholism, cardiovascular disease, renal disease.

Suggested Intake for Adults: 15 mg. daily

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Optimize Your Vitamins

2008-09-28T22:40:00.002+07:00

Source: PHQandA, Message 206.

(NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS NOT INTENDED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. CONSULT WITHYOUR NATURAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER.)

VITAMIN A (BETA-CAROTENE)

Fungtion : Involved in the growth and repair of body tissues and in bone and tooth formation; increases resistance to infection; maintains skin, mucuous membranes; promotes healthy eye tissue.

Deficiency Symptoms: Night blindness; dry eyes, rough skin; impaired bone growth; susceptibility to respiratory infection.

Increases Need: Smoking, diabetes, very low-fat diets, celiac disease (inability to digest gluten). Need increases with greater body weight. Consult your physician about supplement use.
Suggested Intake for Adults: 10,000 IU daily; 10,000 to 25,000 IU for beta-carotene.

Over-Consumption Symptoms: Dryness of the mucuos membranes, nausea, double vision, headaches, enlargement of the liver and spleen, and birth defects.

VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE)

Function: Facilitates use of carbohydrates for energy; helps maintain nerve function and muscle tone; aids growth and healthy appetite.

Deficiency Symptoms: Mental confusion to psychosis; muscle weakness, edema, fatigue, loss of appetite, beriberi, heart failure.

Increases Need: Physical stress and illness.

Suggested Intake for Adults: 2 to 10 mg. daily

VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN)

Function: Necessary for the use of fats, carbohydrates and protein in energy production; aids in formation of antibodies and red blood cells.

Deficiency Symtoms: Sensitivity of eyes to light; cracks in the corner of the mouth; dry, it chy skin around the nose and lips, swollen tongue, psychological problems.

Increases Need: Excess alcohol use, diuretics, antibiotics, oral contraceptives, diets low in protein and enriched foods, vegan diets, growth, pregnancy, lactation, physical stress.

Suggested Intake for Adults: 2 to 10 mg. daily

VITAMIN B3 (NIACIN)

Function: Aids metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and protein; promotes healthy skin and digestive function.

Deficiency Symptoms: Fatigue, digestive disorders, irritability, loss ofappetite, skin disorders.

Increases Need: Poor diet, excess alcohol use, cancer, mal absorption diseases.

Suggested Intake for Adults: 20 to 50 mg. daily

Over-consumption Symptoms: Heart arrhythmias, ulcers, high blood pressureand uric acid, flushing and liver problems.

VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE)

Function: Necessary for protein metabolism and for the formation of antibodies. Involved in the synthesis of hormones and red blood cells.

Deficiency Symptoms: Anemia, irritability, fatigue, nausea, insomnia,nervousness, darmatitis.

Increases Need: Oral contraceptives, excess protein or alcohol consumption, carpal tunnel syndrome, PMS, osteoarthritis, acne, stress.

Suggested Intake for Adults: 2 to 25 mg. daily

Over-consumption Symptoms: Destruction of sensory nerve.

VITAMIN B12

Function: Aids metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and protein; facilititates blood cell formation; maintains healthy nervous system.

Deficiency Symptoms: Pernicious anemia, numbness and tingling infingers and toes.

Increases Need: Vegan diets, disorders that impai normal gastric or intestinal function, hyperthyroidism, pregnancy.

Suggested Intake for Adults: 2 to 5 mcg. daily

VITAMIN C

Function: Strengthens blood vessels, speeds wound healaing, increases resistance to infection, aids iron utilization.

Deficiency Symptoms: Bleeding gums, slow-healing wounds, bruising,aching joints, nose bleeds, anemia.

Increases Need: Smoking, stress, habitually poor diet, illness, oral contraceptives, drug use.

Suggested Intake for Adults: 500 to 2,000 mg. daily

Over-consumption Symptoms: Diarrhea

VITAMIN D

Function: Involved in the metabolism of calcium and phosphorous for bone and teeth formation, stimulates absorptio of calcium.

Deficiency Symptoms: Poor bone growth, rickets, ostoemalacia (disease marked by bone softness), muscle twitching.

Increases Need: The drugs cholestyramine, Dilantin, phenobarbital, and mineral oil interfere with absorption and/or metabolism of this vitamin.
Suggested Intake for Adults: 400 to 800 IU daily

Over-consumption Symtoms: Nausea, weight loss, constipation. More severely, mental retardation and kidney and heart damage.

VITAMIN E

Function: Maintains cell membranes; protects vitamin A and essential fatty acids from free radical destruction; lowers risk of cardio vasculardiseases, cancers and cataracts; may enhance immune function.

Deficiency Symptoms: Appetite loss, nerve dysfunction, anemia, reproductive problems, stunted growth.

Increases Need: History of heart disease or stroke, poor diet, aging, arthritis, deteriorating eyesight, dry skin, illness, use of certain medications.

Suggested Intake for Adults: 100 to 400 IU daily
Over-consumption Symtoms: At very high doses, headache, fatigue, and muscular weakness.

VITAMIN K

Function: Proper clotting of blood.

Deficiency Symptoms: Increased tendency to bleed and abnormal bloodclotting.

Over-consumption Symptoms: Menadione, a form of vitamin K, may cause anemia and infantile jaundice in high doses.

FOLIC ADIC

Function: Aids in red blood formation and cell division, facilitates use of protein for energy, boosts stomach acid production. Recommended for women of child bearing age.

Deficiency Symptoms: Anemia, diarrhea, poor growth, fatigue, neural tube defects in infants born to deficient mothers.

Increases Need: Pregnancy, low intake of fresh produce, oral contraceptives, anti convulsants, excess alcohol, certain medications.

Suggested Intake for Adults: 400 mcg. daily. Pregnancy increases need to 800 mcg. daily.

Over-consumption Symptoms: Convulsions in epileptics and may obscure certain forms of anemia.

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Bulimia Nervosa

2008-09-28T22:26:00.002+07:00

Source: PHQandA, Message 823.

MEDICAL INFORMATION: BULIMIA NERVOSA

“Bulimia nervosa is a disorder characterized by repeated episodes of binge eating followed by purging (self-induced vomitting or taking laxatives, or excessive exercising to counteract the effects of bingeing. As in anorexis nervosa, most people who have bulimia are female, are deeply concerned about the body shape and weight, and belong to the middle or upper socioeconomic classes.

Bingeing (rapidly and quickly consuming relatively large amounts of food while feeling a loss of control) is followed by intense distress as well asby purging, rigorous dieting, and excessive exercising. The amount of food consumed in a binge may be quite large or no larger than a normal meal. Emotional stress often triggers bingeing, which is usually done insecret. A person must binge at least twice a week to be diagnosed as having bulimia nervosa but may binge more often.

Self-induced vomiting can erode tooth enamel, enlarge the salivary glands in the cheeks (parotid glands), and inflame the esophagus. Vomiting and purging can lower potassium levels in the blood, causing abnormal heart rhythm.

Compared with people who have anorexia nervosa, those who have bulimia nervosa tend to be more aware of their behavior and to feel remorseful orguilty about it.”

PRANIC HEALING TREATMENT:

General sweeping with EV.
Sweep and energize front and back solar plexus and the liver thoroughly with LV or EV.
While healing, the intention is to remove the disintegrate the negative elementals and the negative thought entities lodged in it, and to seal cracks and holes.
Sweep throat (front, right, and left sides) and secondary throat with LV or EV. Energize with LV or EV.
Sweep and energize the ajna, forehead, crown, back head with LV or EV.
Sweep front and back heart; and energize back heart with LV or EV.
Sweep basic and navel chakras. Energize with LWR.
Sweep spleen. Experienced pranic healers may energize spleen with LWV with caution.
Sweep meng mein and kidneys. Energize kidneys directly with WHITE.
Create chakral shield on the front and back solar plexus, throat and secondary throat, ajna, crown, back head.
Create an auric shield.
Repeat treatment every other day.

Love and light, Master Fe