On this page, I let participants in previous workshops speak in their own words. To preserve the full personal flavour of the contributions, I have made only a few minor editing changes for purposes of comprehension.
ANNIE OLLIVIER
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Dear Annie, It will soon be two weeks since I readied myself for an unknown workshop; I must say I had the impression of finding a complete system of energy cultivation that corresponds to where I am at this time of my life. I really appreciate the Microcosmic Orbit Chi kung that I do in the afternoon; I do the "Belly Burner" and "Fat Burner" exercises regularly and of course together with the appropriate diet, I have currently lost almost 3 kg! But what is also great, I feel a wonderful energy and I don't feel hungry. And the "icing on the cake", I taste my food more when I eat! So I really THANK YOU Annie. I appreciated your "presence", competency and kindness. Keep on putting out this beautiful energy! Michèle R. (Fuveau, 28-29 avril 2007) |
My first week went very well. I was very, very busy at work, so I skipped several meals - no time to prepare anything - but since I never feel hungry, I didn't suffer from not eating. I NEVER do the Hunger Blocker. As far as the exercises are concerned, it is still impossible for me to do everything included in the program. It takes too much time for me. I still do a half-hour in the morning (I do 2 exercises: the strength and health one, and the other one whose name I forget... where you twist the waist, while "hitting" the chakras/organs, in addition to the Belly Burner). In the evening, I repeat the Belly Burner and the Fat Burner... a little... I can't make it to 50 respirations, I find it too long. It's strange, but my mind (Ego?) resists the Fat Burner a lot. It takes a lot of willpower to finally sit down and do it. But I am working on it... I find the phenomenon (resistance) quite interesting. I have also been practicing the Energizer for the last few days... it does so much good... I can hardly stop doing it... it puts me in a really euphoric state of consciousness.. it's fantastic. So, by Thursday morning, I had already lost 10 lbs. (4.53 kg). WOW!! What a surprise! and I also notice that I am slimming, generally. I have also lost around the waist and abdomen... and it really shows. But, the most extraordinary thing, is my increased energy. I have never felt so good in the morning. Since the birth of my daughter (she will soon be eight), I have been using up my reserves, incapable of getting up in the morning, energy collapse starting at four in the afternoon. Since the Monday morning after the workshop, I wake up around 5:30, I feel great, in a good mood... IT'S FANTASTIC... Yesterday, for the first time, I didn't do any exercise (for lack of time). I felt it immediately in my energy, with a big down around 5 p.m. So, I am very happy with the workshop, and I am selling it to all kinds of people. I find that Chi Kung is an EXTRAORDINARY tool in these times of chaos, stress, mutation... Thanks, thanks, a thousand times thanks. I think it's important to let people know about the benefits of extra energy by doing these breathing exercises. Everyone suffers from lack of energy, it's become chronic. I speak to everyone I meet about your workshop, not only to help them lose weight, but ESPECIALLY because of the stimulating effect on your energy. |
The weekend program was full, very intense. I adored learning the exercises with Annie and practicing with the other participants! We also received a lot of information on how to eat according to the type of person we are, very interesting! The week that followed was fantastic! Increased energy, well centered, I practiced the exercises faithfully 3 times per day, the BELLY BURNER, the FAT BURNER and the REJUVENATING CHI KUNG (which I especially like...). In one week, I lost 5 lbs, and reached my objective! I can hardly believe it! I slowed down a little on the weekend, in particular the diet, I added some cereals (rice and millet) and sourdough bread. I feel so much better about myself, and I am slimming. I would like to lose a little more, to have some "space to spare" for the holidays... So, I am continuing. It does take some discipline, but the increase of energy and joy in my body is worth the trouble! This is health, and what a gift to learn to smile at our organs! Thanks Annie! |
Hello Annie. Things are going great. This workshop came at just the right time in my life. I have put everything religiously into practice: diet of fruits, vegetables, and proteins, and exercises every morning. I even started to do the 5 Tibetans exercises again that I had neglected for the last few months. I find I have the energy of an adolescent again, and, as I had anticipated, it's not the hunger I am confronting, but emotions, and in a big way. One morning, I realized that I was full of anger from head to toe. I got up and did the last movement of Rejuvenating Chi kung (you remember the one I was doing in the group when I got upset). But instead of doing it 10 times, I did it 500 times, or almost. In fact, I stopped counting. I did it until the anger, sadness, rage, and fear in my body were liberated. The emotions were replaced by an immense wave of joy, pleasure, laughter, and ecstasy. This so simple exercise made me realize that morning, that there is a source in me which is neither old, nor finished, and which I can draw on at any time. All my activities have become easier. I go for a fast hour-long walk once or twice a day. I have been rubbing myself down with the massage glove, and I love using the rattan stick (I even covered myself in bruises the first days and now I am going more easy on myself) and I am following the diet faithfully. So in addition to my renewed energy, and the psychological benefit of establishing a discipline, as a bonus I lost 10 pounds in 10 days. In brief, the Weight-Loss Chi Kung group gave me tools and motivation to turn over a new leaf, making me rediscover that my body which I thought was old was actually "bloated" and asleep. This rejuvenating program that I am currently enjoying, is my own Olympics! And I am going for the gold medal in my category! I still have 10-15 lb. to lose before crossing the finish line… And already, a prize is awaiting me: I am leaving in April for 3 weeks of painting in Costa Rica… and this time I won't dread putting on a bathing suit! I will finish my latest creation... the sculpting of my body... in the fine sand, sea water and sun! I'm so thankful to you Annie for the creation of this group and for the inner and outer smile. Thanks to you, mine is growing every day! Deo gratias! |