Sitting Exercise
Take a sitting position in practice with body still or in dong. There are various forms for sitting exercise such as sitting at ease with legs crossed, sitting with the lower part of one leg on the same part of the oth-er leg, sitting with left foot tucked under right thigh and right foot under left thigh and sitting on a bed or a chair with feet flatly on ground.
Walking Exercise
This exercise is usually done when you take a walk. Twist and turn head and limbs along with breath and mind concentration so that you can get qi and blood circulated all over body and cure yourself of diseases. It is extremely good for the strengthening of muscles and bones, the regulation of blood and circulation of qi.
Taoist Exercise
There are various styles and methods in Taoist qigong, but all of them lay emphasis on the cultivation of qi and neidan (the combination of jing and qi through shen). Their characteristic features are paying much attention to the changes of y/n and yang and wuxing, and exploring the mystery of human body. That is why the human system is fairly complete, its requirements for exercises and explanations to reactions ob-tained in practice are detailed. However, the most important in the exer-cise is the cultivation of both mind and body and the coordination of man and nature.
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Bringing the Three Parts Together and Concentrating on Zuqiao
Bringing the Three Parts Together
The meeting of the three parts means an advanced state of balance and
harmony to be achieved in qigong practice.
The three parts refer to body, mind and consciousness. Jing, qi and shen are known as the three elements. Bringing the three parts together indicates the maturation of the elixir; the integration of the three elements signifies the completion of the elixir, and their meeting can be achieved through a state of blankness and jing (stillness). The method is: Make the mind blank so that it will combine with shen ; keep the body still so that ring and emotion will be at rest. Only in that way can the three ele-ments become qi with the consciougness totally untroubled.
When the body is still, jing will change into qi ; when the mind is calm, qi will transform into shen ; and when consciousness is at rest, shen will return to the prenatal state of void.
Concentrating on Zuqiao
Zuqiao (a region between the heart and the navel) is also called xuanmu. According to Dao De Jing, "the gate of xuanmu is the root of heaven and earth. " Zhang Ziyang said, "The cultivation of the golden elixir depends entirely on xuanrnu."
Concentrating on zuqiao means remaining in a state of wuji and nourishing the original qi. Dao De Jing also states: "Too many words lead to exhaustion. It is better to concentrate attention on practice. " Reg-ulate mental activity in zuqiao, without too much concentration or neglect. Maintain the body like a plant supports itself with the fir, m roots.
Deep in concentration, the mind remains aware but does not exert it-self. When the mind is still, enlightenment will come naturally; when the mind and body have forgotten each other, shen will assemble with the as-sistance of qi, and the force of life will combine itself with shen. With that the whole body will enter a state of harmony with little conscious ef-fort.
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The meeting of the three parts means an advanced state of balance and
harmony to be achieved in qigong practice.
The three parts refer to body, mind and consciousness. Jing, qi and shen are known as the three elements. Bringing the three parts together indicates the maturation of the elixir; the integration of the three elements signifies the completion of the elixir, and their meeting can be achieved through a state of blankness and jing (stillness). The method is: Make the mind blank so that it will combine with shen ; keep the body still so that ring and emotion will be at rest. Only in that way can the three ele-ments become qi with the consciougness totally untroubled.
When the body is still, jing will change into qi ; when the mind is calm, qi will transform into shen ; and when consciousness is at rest, shen will return to the prenatal state of void.
Concentrating on Zuqiao
Zuqiao (a region between the heart and the navel) is also called xuanmu. According to Dao De Jing, "the gate of xuanmu is the root of heaven and earth. " Zhang Ziyang said, "The cultivation of the golden elixir depends entirely on xuanrnu."
Concentrating on zuqiao means remaining in a state of wuji and nourishing the original qi. Dao De Jing also states: "Too many words lead to exhaustion. It is better to concentrate attention on practice. " Reg-ulate mental activity in zuqiao, without too much concentration or neglect. Maintain the body like a plant supports itself with the fir, m roots.
Deep in concentration, the mind remains aware but does not exert it-self. When the mind is still, enlightenment will come naturally; when the mind and body have forgotten each other, shen will assemble with the as-sistance of qi, and the force of life will combine itself with shen. With that the whole body will enter a state of harmony with little conscious ef-fort.
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Taiji Diagram and Bagua
Taiji Diagram
The taiji (supreme ultimate) diagram presents an image of interac-tion between yin and yang. The dark area is symbolic of yin and the light one of yang, and the dark and light "fish" chasing each other stand for constant dong and change. The small dark and light dots in the diagram suggest that there is yang within yin and vice versa. The S-shaped divid-ing line, or the taiji line, symbolizes a state of harmony and balance. The two fish comprise a whole circle, indicating that y/n and yang do coexist in the same entity and promote, check and change each other.
The human body, in health or sickness, is regulated through the dong of yin and yang. Qigong exercises are done on the basis of regulat-ing the dong of y/n and yang within the human body so that balance will be achieved. In the context of the human body, yang usually denotes the male, the upper part of the body, the back, the limbs, the six fu organs (gallbladder, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, bladder and the tri-jiao, or warmer), whilst yin refers to the female, the lower part of the body, the abdomen, the torso, the five zang organs (heart, liver, spleen, lungs and kidneys). All the vital activities are manifest in the dong of yin and yang.
Bagua
Bagua was devised by ancient Chinese, who observed the dong of heaven and earth and made a study of'living things, including mankind, in relation to their natural surroundings. With bagua, these ancient Chinese depicted man and the cosmos and explained the structure and movement of the universe. In this sense, bagua is a map of the world.
Bagua represents the basic law of all forms of dong in the world--from the movement of the stars to the vital activities within the human body. Therefore, it has long served as a theoretical guideline for qigong practitioners.
Traditionally, there have been two versions of bagua. The first is the Fuxi bagua, or otherwise known as the prenatal bagua. The second is the Wenwang*bagua, or sometimes called the postnatal bagua. In the pre-natal bagua, qian (heaven) is in the south, leun (earth) in the north, li (sun) in the east, lean (moon) in the west, gen (mountain) in the north-west, dui (river) in the southeast, zhen (thunder) in the northeast and :run (wind) in the southwest. The four trigrams, from qian to zhen, move counterclockwise and signify the dong of heaven, whilst the rest, from :run to leun, move clockwise and indicate the dong of earth. In the postnatal bagua, li, lean, zhen and dui form two complementary pairs, taking up their positions in the south, north, east and west, but the other four are placed at the four corners.
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The taiji (supreme ultimate) diagram presents an image of interac-tion between yin and yang. The dark area is symbolic of yin and the light one of yang, and the dark and light "fish" chasing each other stand for constant dong and change. The small dark and light dots in the diagram suggest that there is yang within yin and vice versa. The S-shaped divid-ing line, or the taiji line, symbolizes a state of harmony and balance. The two fish comprise a whole circle, indicating that y/n and yang do coexist in the same entity and promote, check and change each other.
The human body, in health or sickness, is regulated through the dong of yin and yang. Qigong exercises are done on the basis of regulat-ing the dong of y/n and yang within the human body so that balance will be achieved. In the context of the human body, yang usually denotes the male, the upper part of the body, the back, the limbs, the six fu organs (gallbladder, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, bladder and the tri-jiao, or warmer), whilst yin refers to the female, the lower part of the body, the abdomen, the torso, the five zang organs (heart, liver, spleen, lungs and kidneys). All the vital activities are manifest in the dong of yin and yang.
Bagua
Bagua was devised by ancient Chinese, who observed the dong of heaven and earth and made a study of'living things, including mankind, in relation to their natural surroundings. With bagua, these ancient Chinese depicted man and the cosmos and explained the structure and movement of the universe. In this sense, bagua is a map of the world.
Bagua represents the basic law of all forms of dong in the world--from the movement of the stars to the vital activities within the human body. Therefore, it has long served as a theoretical guideline for qigong practitioners.
Traditionally, there have been two versions of bagua. The first is the Fuxi bagua, or otherwise known as the prenatal bagua. The second is the Wenwang*bagua, or sometimes called the postnatal bagua. In the pre-natal bagua, qian (heaven) is in the south, leun (earth) in the north, li (sun) in the east, lean (moon) in the west, gen (mountain) in the north-west, dui (river) in the southeast, zhen (thunder) in the northeast and :run (wind) in the southwest. The four trigrams, from qian to zhen, move counterclockwise and signify the dong of heaven, whilst the rest, from :run to leun, move clockwise and indicate the dong of earth. In the postnatal bagua, li, lean, zhen and dui form two complementary pairs, taking up their positions in the south, north, east and west, but the other four are placed at the four corners.
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Monday, July 14, 2008
Hetu and Luoshu
A legend has it that a "dragon horse" was found in the Yellow River in central China during the reign of Fuxi (c. 5000 B. C. ), the first ances-tor of mankind in the Chinese mythology, with a diagram on its back. That was called Hetu. The scheme in the map served as a model for Fuxi to draw bagua. Later, when Yu the Great led his people to drain off the waters of a flood around 2200 B. C., a "divine tortoise" came out of the Luohe River, carrying on its back a pattern to De known as Luoshu later. Though scholars differ from one another in the origin of Hetu and Luoshu, these two diagrams are nevertheless widely accepted as symbols of the beginning of Chinese civilization.
Both Hetu and Luoshu contain the basic pattern that underlies the theory of bagua and wuxing. The correlation of numbers in the map and the plan express the philosophical views of the ancient Chinese on the structure and development of the world. In both diagrams, the odd "num-bers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9), or yang in nature, find expression in light circles, whereas the even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8, 10), or fin in nature, take the form of dark circles. And the directions of yang and yin in these two dia-grams is determined when you face south, with upwardness standing for south, downwardness for north, righthandedness for east and lefthanded-ness for west.
In Hetu, one, the number of the origin of yang, is placed in the north; two, the number of the origin of yin, in the south; six and seven are the complementary numbers of one and two respectively; three, the number of the growth of 3~ng, is located in the east ; four, the number of the growth of y/n, in the west; eight and nine are the complementary numbers of three and four respectively; and finally, five and ten are at the center.
In Luoshu, one in the north signifies the origin of yang, three in the east the growth of yang, nine in the south the abundance of yang, seven in the west the decline of yang, two in the southwest the origin of yin, four in the southeast the growth of yin, eight in the northeast the abun-dance of yin, six in the northwest the decline of yin, five in the center harmony between yang and yin, heaven and earth.
Hetu and Luoshu show a state of affairs through numbers, explain patterns through a state of affairs and reflect nature through patterns. Both of them lay a foundation for the development of the fundamental the-ory of qigong.
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Both Hetu and Luoshu contain the basic pattern that underlies the theory of bagua and wuxing. The correlation of numbers in the map and the plan express the philosophical views of the ancient Chinese on the structure and development of the world. In both diagrams, the odd "num-bers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9), or yang in nature, find expression in light circles, whereas the even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8, 10), or fin in nature, take the form of dark circles. And the directions of yang and yin in these two dia-grams is determined when you face south, with upwardness standing for south, downwardness for north, righthandedness for east and lefthanded-ness for west.
In Hetu, one, the number of the origin of yang, is placed in the north; two, the number of the origin of yin, in the south; six and seven are the complementary numbers of one and two respectively; three, the number of the growth of 3~ng, is located in the east ; four, the number of the growth of y/n, in the west; eight and nine are the complementary numbers of three and four respectively; and finally, five and ten are at the center.
In Luoshu, one in the north signifies the origin of yang, three in the east the growth of yang, nine in the south the abundance of yang, seven in the west the decline of yang, two in the southwest the origin of yin, four in the southeast the growth of yin, eight in the northeast the abun-dance of yin, six in the northwest the decline of yin, five in the center harmony between yang and yin, heaven and earth.
Hetu and Luoshu show a state of affairs through numbers, explain patterns through a state of affairs and reflect nature through patterns. Both of them lay a foundation for the development of the fundamental the-ory of qigong.
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Sunday, July 13, 2008
How to Practise Qigong
This short, flowing-movement exercise has the same qualities as a Taiji sequence, but it is beautiful sequence is based on the Five Elements of Chinese thought; it thus offers not only a relatively simple introduction to the flow of a movement exercise but also a link to one of the most powerful sets of symbolism in Chinese medicine. Regular practice of this sequence develops flexibility and suppleness by encouraging balanced Qi flow through the body.
Start in the classic Wu Chi posture (stage1 ) and hold your hand s in front of the lower Dantian. Imagine that you are holding a ball of fire in between your hands (stage 2 ). Hold this posture and focus your imagination for a couple of minutes - you are now ready to begin the Five Elements sequence.
Draw the ball of fire into the Dantian. The fire evaporates the water, which rises up to the heavens ( stage 3 ). The water then forms into clouds and condenses ( stage 4 ), falling as rain ( stages 5-7 ).
Qigong exercises are begun by adopting the classic opening posture. They rehearse in stages the story of the five elements transforming into each other in the cycle of the universe. A ball of fire eveporates the water, which rises to form clouds of rain to nourish the earth. Trees grow, move in the wind and die, yielding to minerals and metals. They strength from the universe is drawn inward and teh sequence ends as it began.
The rain nourishes the earth (stage 8 ) from which spring the seeds of the tree (stage 9 ).
The tree grows tall and strong and moves in the wind ( stage 10-12 ). Eventually the tree dies and the organic matter returns to nourish the earth (stage 13 ).
This decaying matter eventually forms minerals and metals that are drawn from the right side (stage 14 ) and the left side (stage 15 ).
The full cycle of the elements is completed as you open out to embrace the whole universe ( stage 16 and 17 ), and return the universe to your own Dantian (stage 18 ). The sequence ends in Wu Chi ( stage 19 ).
These sequences and protocols will, it is hoped, provide some insight into the wonderful world of Qigong and encourage you to find more information begin to integrate some very simple Qigong sequences into your lifestyle.
Among the thousands of Qigong sequences, postures, and protocols, it is often said by the Chinese themselves that the simple Standing Pole exercises represent the "royalty" of Qigong. If you practise these diligently, the benefits to your health and well-being will be remarkable.
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Start in the classic Wu Chi posture (stage1 ) and hold your hand s in front of the lower Dantian. Imagine that you are holding a ball of fire in between your hands (stage 2 ). Hold this posture and focus your imagination for a couple of minutes - you are now ready to begin the Five Elements sequence.
Draw the ball of fire into the Dantian. The fire evaporates the water, which rises up to the heavens ( stage 3 ). The water then forms into clouds and condenses ( stage 4 ), falling as rain ( stages 5-7 ).
Qigong exercises are begun by adopting the classic opening posture. They rehearse in stages the story of the five elements transforming into each other in the cycle of the universe. A ball of fire eveporates the water, which rises to form clouds of rain to nourish the earth. Trees grow, move in the wind and die, yielding to minerals and metals. They strength from the universe is drawn inward and teh sequence ends as it began.
The rain nourishes the earth (stage 8 ) from which spring the seeds of the tree (stage 9 ).
The tree grows tall and strong and moves in the wind ( stage 10-12 ). Eventually the tree dies and the organic matter returns to nourish the earth (stage 13 ).
This decaying matter eventually forms minerals and metals that are drawn from the right side (stage 14 ) and the left side (stage 15 ).
The full cycle of the elements is completed as you open out to embrace the whole universe ( stage 16 and 17 ), and return the universe to your own Dantian (stage 18 ). The sequence ends in Wu Chi ( stage 19 ).
These sequences and protocols will, it is hoped, provide some insight into the wonderful world of Qigong and encourage you to find more information begin to integrate some very simple Qigong sequences into your lifestyle.
Among the thousands of Qigong sequences, postures, and protocols, it is often said by the Chinese themselves that the simple Standing Pole exercises represent the "royalty" of Qigong. If you practise these diligently, the benefits to your health and well-being will be remarkable.
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Friday, July 11, 2008
Maneuvers of Qigong Top
Relaxation Qigong
Relaxation Qigong aims at regulating the whole body into a relaxed, comfortable and natural state through a step-by-step and rhythmical relaxation of all parts of the body coordinated by silently reading the "song (relax)"-character formula. This maneuver has the functions of activating qi and blood, coordinating the internal organs, dredging the channels and collaterals, strengthening health, preventing and curing diseases.
1. Preparations
Assume the standing, sitting or lying posture, with the tongue-tip raised against the hard palate, the eyes slightly drooping, the chest slightly drawn in and the back erect. Regulate breathing and concentrate the mind on Dantian (Elixir Field).
2. Tri-route relaxation Method
Tri-route Relaxation Method can be conducted on the foundation of reedy preparations.
1) The Routes of Relaxation
The firsts route: From the bilateral sides of the head, the bilateral sides of the neck, shoulders, upper arms, elbows, fore-arms, wrists and two hands to the ten fingers.
The second route: From the face, neck, chest, abdomen, two thighs, knees, shanks and two feet to the ten toes.
The third route: From the back of the head, posterior nape, back, waist, posterior parts of both thighs, two popliteal fossae, two shanks and two feet to the soles of both feet.
2) Method of Relaxation
First relax from the first route, going on from above to below. Having finished the first route, go on to the second and third routes. Generally, first focus on one location of one route and silently read the word "song (relax)" (without any sound), then focus on the next location. Relax in this way link by link, route by routes, for 3-5 cycles altogether.
3. Method of Local Relaxation
On the foundation of the relaxation of the three routes, the relaxation of certain part of the body can be carried out individually, such as the relaxation of the tension points and the locations of diseases and pains. Concentrate the mind on these locations and silently read the word "song (relax)" for 20-30 times.
4. Method of Whole-Body Relaxation
Regard the whole body as a point to relax. One can read silently to effect a general one-shot relaxation from the head to the feet; or silently meditate to fly and fall from a high palace to relax or silently meditate to relax downwards continuously like water flowing along the routes of the Tri-route Relaxation Method.
Inner-Nourishing Qigong
Inner-Nourishing Qigong is a maneuver featured by the coordination of silent reading of words or phrases with respiration exercise. It has fairly food regulating effects on the functional activities of the nervous, circulatory and digestive systems.
1. Preparations
The lying and plain sitting postures are the most suitable. Just before the training practice, drink a small amount of boiled water, loosen the clothes and belt, get rid of all stray thoughts and relax the mind.
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Relaxation Qigong aims at regulating the whole body into a relaxed, comfortable and natural state through a step-by-step and rhythmical relaxation of all parts of the body coordinated by silently reading the "song (relax)"-character formula. This maneuver has the functions of activating qi and blood, coordinating the internal organs, dredging the channels and collaterals, strengthening health, preventing and curing diseases.
1. Preparations
Assume the standing, sitting or lying posture, with the tongue-tip raised against the hard palate, the eyes slightly drooping, the chest slightly drawn in and the back erect. Regulate breathing and concentrate the mind on Dantian (Elixir Field).
2. Tri-route relaxation Method
Tri-route Relaxation Method can be conducted on the foundation of reedy preparations.
1) The Routes of Relaxation
The firsts route: From the bilateral sides of the head, the bilateral sides of the neck, shoulders, upper arms, elbows, fore-arms, wrists and two hands to the ten fingers.
The second route: From the face, neck, chest, abdomen, two thighs, knees, shanks and two feet to the ten toes.
The third route: From the back of the head, posterior nape, back, waist, posterior parts of both thighs, two popliteal fossae, two shanks and two feet to the soles of both feet.
2) Method of Relaxation
First relax from the first route, going on from above to below. Having finished the first route, go on to the second and third routes. Generally, first focus on one location of one route and silently read the word "song (relax)" (without any sound), then focus on the next location. Relax in this way link by link, route by routes, for 3-5 cycles altogether.
3. Method of Local Relaxation
On the foundation of the relaxation of the three routes, the relaxation of certain part of the body can be carried out individually, such as the relaxation of the tension points and the locations of diseases and pains. Concentrate the mind on these locations and silently read the word "song (relax)" for 20-30 times.
4. Method of Whole-Body Relaxation
Regard the whole body as a point to relax. One can read silently to effect a general one-shot relaxation from the head to the feet; or silently meditate to fly and fall from a high palace to relax or silently meditate to relax downwards continuously like water flowing along the routes of the Tri-route Relaxation Method.
Inner-Nourishing Qigong
Inner-Nourishing Qigong is a maneuver featured by the coordination of silent reading of words or phrases with respiration exercise. It has fairly food regulating effects on the functional activities of the nervous, circulatory and digestive systems.
1. Preparations
The lying and plain sitting postures are the most suitable. Just before the training practice, drink a small amount of boiled water, loosen the clothes and belt, get rid of all stray thoughts and relax the mind.
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Thursday, July 10, 2008
The Three Key Elements of Qigong
The Regulation of Body in Qigong (Postures)It is essential to assume suitable postures in qigong dirigation. Correct postures are the preconditions to guarantee smooth respiration and induce mental relaxation and tranquilization. The theory that "if the postures are not correct, the flow of qi can not be smooth; if the mind is not concentrated, qi will be in disorder" shows the importance of the regulation of body. The postures commonly assumed are as follows:
1. Plain Sitting PostureSit up straight on a square stool, with the trunk and thighs, thighs and shanks in an angle of 90° respectively at the suitable height, the knees separated shoulder-width apart, the feet firmly placed on the floor, the hands naturally placed on the knees or thighs, the lower jaw slightly drawn in, the shoulders relaxed and the chest slightly drawn in, the mouth and eyes slightly closed, the tip of the tongue raised against the hard palate and a smile on the face.
2. Free Knee-Crossing PostureSit up straight on a wood bed with the legs crossed in the shape of the Chinese word "".(eight), sitting naturally with the legs crossed, the hands placed on the knees or with the fingers interlocked before the lower abdomen, palms facing upward. The postures of the upper part of the body, head and upper limbs are the same as in Plain Sitting Posture.
3. Supine Lying PostureLie on the back on a wood bed with the upper part of the body cushioned slightly higher presenting a sloping position, with the legs straightly stretched, the hands placed against the sides of both legs or on the lower abdomen with one palm over the other (palms facing downward). The requirements of the head are the same as in Plain Sitting Posture.
4. Standing PostureTake the Tri-round-style Standing Stump for an example. Stand with the feet parallel to each other 3-4 foot-widths apart (the space can be regulated in accordance with the height of the stance), head and neck right straight, the lower jaw slightly drawn in, the chest slightly drawn in and back erect, the hip relaxed and knees bent, the eyes looking straight ahead or slightly closed; the arms presenting an embracing gesture with the five fingers of each hand naturally separated and lightly bent as if holding a ball, the fingertips of one hand pointing at those of the other, about 30cm apart, palms facing inward; the mouth naturally closed, the tongue tip raised against the hard and a smile on the face.
5. Walking PostureStand still for 2-3minutes, then left foot takes a step forward first, with the heel touching the ground first, the upper part of the body and the hands swinging to the right, inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth; when the left foot fully touches the ground, take the right foot one step forward with the heel touching the ground first, the upper of he body and the arms swinging to the left, inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth. Walk forward step by step as described above and end the exercise after walking for about half an hour.
Source: Modern Researches on Qigong
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1. Plain Sitting PostureSit up straight on a square stool, with the trunk and thighs, thighs and shanks in an angle of 90° respectively at the suitable height, the knees separated shoulder-width apart, the feet firmly placed on the floor, the hands naturally placed on the knees or thighs, the lower jaw slightly drawn in, the shoulders relaxed and the chest slightly drawn in, the mouth and eyes slightly closed, the tip of the tongue raised against the hard palate and a smile on the face.
2. Free Knee-Crossing PostureSit up straight on a wood bed with the legs crossed in the shape of the Chinese word "".(eight), sitting naturally with the legs crossed, the hands placed on the knees or with the fingers interlocked before the lower abdomen, palms facing upward. The postures of the upper part of the body, head and upper limbs are the same as in Plain Sitting Posture.
3. Supine Lying PostureLie on the back on a wood bed with the upper part of the body cushioned slightly higher presenting a sloping position, with the legs straightly stretched, the hands placed against the sides of both legs or on the lower abdomen with one palm over the other (palms facing downward). The requirements of the head are the same as in Plain Sitting Posture.
4. Standing PostureTake the Tri-round-style Standing Stump for an example. Stand with the feet parallel to each other 3-4 foot-widths apart (the space can be regulated in accordance with the height of the stance), head and neck right straight, the lower jaw slightly drawn in, the chest slightly drawn in and back erect, the hip relaxed and knees bent, the eyes looking straight ahead or slightly closed; the arms presenting an embracing gesture with the five fingers of each hand naturally separated and lightly bent as if holding a ball, the fingertips of one hand pointing at those of the other, about 30cm apart, palms facing inward; the mouth naturally closed, the tongue tip raised against the hard and a smile on the face.
5. Walking PostureStand still for 2-3minutes, then left foot takes a step forward first, with the heel touching the ground first, the upper part of the body and the hands swinging to the right, inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth; when the left foot fully touches the ground, take the right foot one step forward with the heel touching the ground first, the upper of he body and the arms swinging to the left, inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth. Walk forward step by step as described above and end the exercise after walking for about half an hour.
Source: Modern Researches on Qigong
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Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Modern Researches on Qigong
1. The Influence of Qigong on the Neuromuscular SystemWhen the training practice reaches the qigong state, the electroencephalograph dynamic process research finds: the peak frequency under qigong state diminishes in accordance with the variations of time, the dynamic variance falls and the fluctuation of the peak amplitude diminishes. It can be seen that the EEG stability is enhanced and the ordering degree is improved. Meanwhile, the rhythm of the frontal region is strengthened, indicating that the control of the brain over the activities of the internal organs and the incretory glands is somewhat strengthened.Under qigong tranquilization, various components of the body-sensory evoked potential in the experiment display various degrees of restraint, the late components being the most obvious in particular, manifested by descent of wave amplitude or distortion of undulate form. Some components have disappeared. The researchers hold that this is because in the process of qigong, through auto-regulation the reticular structure is made to produce an ascending restraint over the sensory transmission. In addition, in the process of qigong tranquilization the sense perception of electrical stimulation reduces or disappears, denoting that the response to sensational stimulation is reduced.The determination of the skin electrical potential of the acupoints Feishu (Lung Shu, UB13) and Mingmen (Gate of life, Du 4) finds that the skin electrical potential is reduced in the process of the training practice. During the training practice, the Dantian(Elixir Field) and other regions' body surface temperature rises. Meanwhile, it can also be observed that when the training practice reaches the tranquilization state the heart rate slows down, while the volume of the ear lobe blood vessels increases, the two presenting a negative correlation. These discoveries show that qigong dirigation can reduce the excitability of the sympathetic nervous system in the vegetative nerves and raise the excitability of the parasympathetic system.When the training practice has reached the tranquilization state, the relaxation degree of the skeletal muscles is increased and the electromyogram presents single electrical potential pattern or electrical quiescence. Meanwhile, the muscular chronaxy is obviously elongated. 2. The Influence of Qigong on the Respiratory SystemDuring the training practice, the frequency of respiration obviously decreases, the depth of respiration deepens, the pulmonary ventilation volume reduces, tidal volume increases, the carbon dioxide component in the expiratory air and alveolar air increases while the oxygen component reduces. These show that in the process of the training practice respiration is in a spontaneous weakening state.3. The Influence of Qigong on the Digestive SystemQigong dirigation can increase the peristaltic frequency of the stomach and intestines, strengthen their contraction and cause the hyperfunction of the intestinal gurgling sound, promoting the secretion of gastric juice. These effects also indicate that the training practice lays the cerebral cortex in a specific qigong state and regulates the functional condition of the vegetative nerves, manifested as the rise of the excitability of the vagus nerve and the fall of the excitability of the sympathetic nerve, thus regulating the movement and secretory function of the stomach and intestines. Meanwhile, the respiration exercise of qigong is dominated by diaphragmatic movement. The deep and profound abdominal respiration can increase the amplitude of the diaphragmatic movement by 3-4 times, changing the intra-abdominal pressure and promoting the peristalsis of the stomach and intestines.
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Introduction to Qigong
Being an art of self-training both body and mind as well as sending forth external qi (waiqi), qigong, created by the Chinese people in the long process of life, labor and fight against diseases, protecting and strengthening health and prolonging life. It is one of the gems in the treasure-house of China's cultural heritage as well as component part of traditional Chinese medicine.
Qigong has a long history and diverse schools. As the "internal qi (neiqi)" of qigong and the "external qi (waiqi)" emitted by qigong masters are invisible and inaudible to ordinary people, qigong is commonly considered to be mysterious and profound.
Qigong is an art and skill to train qi. To be exact, it is a method by which the practitioner gets physical and mental self-exercise through bringing into play his subjective initiative. To achieve this aim, the practitioner must associate his mind, postures and breathing and act on the whole organism. On one hand, it actively self-regulates the functional activities of the organism and maintains a dynamic equilibrium. On the other hand , it enables the body to produce an "energy-storing" reaction, reduce energy consumption and increase energy accumulation, producing the effects of regulating yin and yang, dredging the channels and collaterals and emitting external qi.
Source: Qigong
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Qigong has a long history and diverse schools. As the "internal qi (neiqi)" of qigong and the "external qi (waiqi)" emitted by qigong masters are invisible and inaudible to ordinary people, qigong is commonly considered to be mysterious and profound.
Qigong is an art and skill to train qi. To be exact, it is a method by which the practitioner gets physical and mental self-exercise through bringing into play his subjective initiative. To achieve this aim, the practitioner must associate his mind, postures and breathing and act on the whole organism. On one hand, it actively self-regulates the functional activities of the organism and maintains a dynamic equilibrium. On the other hand , it enables the body to produce an "energy-storing" reaction, reduce energy consumption and increase energy accumulation, producing the effects of regulating yin and yang, dredging the channels and collaterals and emitting external qi.
Source: Qigong
A：If you want to know information about Traditional chinese medicine culture, please click it.
B: If you want to learn nature therapy, welcome to join us.
C: How much do you know about Reflexology? If you don't know, TCM Center tells you.
D: Acupuncture is another kind of nature and effective therapy, If you want to know more about it, please click it.
E: Chinese herbal tea is very effective at many choronic diseases, click it you will find its image.
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