is well known for developing and refining the Three Treasures-Essence, Energy, and Spirit-to manifest our highest potential as human beings. This process is called Inner-Alchemy. Inner-Alchemy is defined as the transformation of base to refined, taking the ordinary and materially bound consciousness through a step-by-step journey to Universal Presence. Since ancient times the precise steps for this process and their exact order have been known but shrouded in secrecy. tells the story of this process as handed down through the Hua Shan Taoist Chi Kung lineage. reveals the energetic principals of 108 exercises that are designed to nourish Essence (Jing - Level 1), matriculate latent transformational powers (Chi - Level 2), and harmonize man with the Divine (Shen - Level 3). is an educational book, not an instructional manual. Larry Johnson has studied Chi Kung for more than 30 years. A doctor of Oriental Medicine, Larry specializes in teaching Chi Kung and Tai Chi for the treatment of disease and maintenance of optimal health.