Pi Gu Chi Kung: Inner Alchemy Energy Fasting by Mantak Chia and Christine Harkness‑Giles

Pi Gu Chi Kung: Inner Alchemy Energy Fasting describes Mantak Chia and Christine Harkness-Giles’s interpretation of pi gu within Taoist practice. Their approach combines dietary ideas, special chewing practices and chi kung exercises, rather than treating fasting simply as complete abstinence from food.

The book places these practices in a framework of spiritual cultivation and inner alchemy. Its claims about energy and health are the authors’ traditional interpretations, not a promise of weight loss or a substitute for medical guidance. Dietary restriction and fasting can carry risks; readers should consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant changes.