Ancient Lovemaking Secrets-The Journey Toward Immortality

By James W. McNeil

Ancient Lovemaking Secrets -The Journey Toward Immortality. Ancient Chinese lovemaking wisdom was for many centuries kept secret from all but the very privileged few. James McNeil became the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0865681694
• ISBN13: 9780865681699
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: L9H Publications
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

One of the better books of this type

I've read a lot of books of this type, and am hoping to review them all and make a list with the pros & cons of each. I just finished reading the 1998 edition [in Nov 2008], and think its pretty good as such books go. Like most books it is relatively light on technique for not ejaculating and moving the energy, but he does cover the microcosmic orbit, the 8 extraordinary channels, sharing and balancing energy between partners (figure 8s and back to back meditation). The information on how to not ejaculate is not very detailed - he does give one very simple and specific method to stop ejaculation - and has a more sensible (IMHO) approach to using the 'press on the huei yin point'. He explains the eagle exercise, which seems similar to the deer exercise, and the gorilla exercise - which seems similar to "testicle breathing." The story of his training in Taiwan is quite entertaining. Having taken sex courses in the United States that just as explicit (or more) as what he is describing I have less trouble than some believing the descriptions of his training, although Taiwan can be pretty straight-laced - his practice partners are obviously students themselves, and you can't really (IMHO) learn this stuff without a partner... There is excellent information on gratifying / pleasing women, stated very simply but quite accurately. I thought he was very brave to talk openly about some of the more embarrassing aspects of his training. There is the usual classical Chinese emphasis on positions, thrusting patterns, and on female ejaculation. Hard to know if this is all he was taught. How many of us have heard our teachers say "just practice and you'll get it." This may, of course, be just the portion he is willing to disclose to the public. I am not a qigong beginner. I think the descriptions of the techniques / exercises are pretty clear - if you know enough to run your microcosmic orbit I think you'd have no trouble with this book.

response to 2 stars from California

Like most material that comes to us in life, ones personal Self is important, in my belief, to maintain, and not turn to someone elses experience in words or written material for complete and utter guidance. If one reads this book looking for complete assurance of infrormation and guidance in their sexual life, then you may be dissapointed. If you are looking for material that uses complex and redundant information, that will give the illusion the author possesses the expertise, this may not be the book for you. I personally feel that here is a man who has been taught deeply through his own personal experience with his teachers, has been schooled in this subject in a way that most of us today do not learn,as an apprentice in life, as a process that he actually went through himself , not by sitting in a classroom and being 'educated' from data in a book being spoken by a professor. To me, this personal learning experience of life from teacher to student is priceless. This book was written from such an exchange and is true. The writing may be basic, but what is essential to you? Is it the words you read or the what comes through, 'between the lines'? What is Sifu McNeil really trying to communicate? He is reminding us that sexual relationships are about two people equally, the giving and recieveing needs to be balanced between lovers, it is not about only pleasing the man or only pleasing the woman, but the beauty that will flow between both if there is respect, communication and listening. I appreciate the simple and honest way this book is written, it is straight forward and may be brash for some people, for he is not hiding behind big words. Perhaps if you feel that you have paid too much for not enough 'pages' of 'information' you might try these exercices daily for several months, and then see if you got your moneys worth.

Review of J. Mcneils Latest Book

Having had an interest in Taoist philosophy and longevity techniques for several years, I found this book to be ideal. Mcneil's understanding of the subject can be seen because whilst other books tend to make this subject overly complex and longwinded, leaving the layman with a lot of homework to do to get round the circumlative language, this book is 'esoteric jargon free'. Theories which I have spent years studying and trying to understand were explained and turned out to not be so complex after all. The sign of a true master of any discipline is in his/her capacity to explain the subject in a down to earth manner to the average person, this book achieve this aim.A few more techniques may have been useful in the book, however, this is the first Taoist book I have read that has managed to also remain human. I have never given five stars to a book before but this one manages it. Excellent.

Remarkable true account, and very useful advice

Sifu ("Learned Teacher") James McNeil is one of the world's foremost experts not only in several types of KungFu, but in areas of traditional Chinese health practices such as massage, meditation, and the development of sexual vigor and energy. In traditional Chinese practice, sexual health and vigor was thought vital to overall health. For this reason the Chinese masters developed practices to strengthen sexual abilities and desire as well as to greatly increase the ability to provide pleasure for the partner.While studying KungFu and other practices in Taiwan, Sifu McNeil was shown how to use simple practices to maintain his virility, provide more pleasure for his partner, and use normal sexual desire and acts to increase overall health and feeling of vigor.The book gives an account of how McNeil learned these methods, a fascinating true firsthand account in itself. Sifu McNeil then explains how the reader can use these same methods for his or her own benefit and pleasure. McNeil, a down-to-Earth Westerner, is able to explain these simple methods to make them accessible to ordinary people.I found the book fascinating and couldn't put it down, because it is such an engrossing account of his true experiences as well as being useful.Quibbles? It is interesting and I wish it were longer. And I might have preferred photos to the illustrations. But all in all, it's an engrossing and useful read by someone who has been through it all firsthand and explains it to us so we can benefit.

Consise, accurate, informative, user friendly

After knowing Mr McNeil for many years, it was a pleasure to see him publish a book based on his vast experience studying Asian kung fu. I find his knowledge accurate from the standpoint of Traditional Chinese Medicine and I have seen the results of his methods be extremely powerful. His methods are simple, effective and oriented towards helping those who want to elevate their well being. He has the ability to help everyone become stronger, healthier and happier.