Shaolin QiGong for your early morning exercise
Qì 氣 - "life energy" - Gōng 功 - "results"
QìGōng is the discipline to cultivate the life energy called Qi or Chi. The physical training for awakening one’s true nature. It involves breathing and slow movements, and together with visualization and concentration, the vital energy (Qi) will move and renew. It is a discipline, not a religion.
You can start moving your energy by following one of the videos. You do not need special equipment or special clothes. Just follow the movements and, at the same time, visualize the energy moving inside your body and perform deep breathing.
- QìGōng - Series of exercises primarily using visualization and meditation, along with breathing. By imagining the energy moving inside our body, we obtain flexibility, balance and strength in muscles that we usually do not use
- Posture - before you begin, imagine that you have an imaginary balloon at the top of your head that keeps your head up, lengthening your torso, reminding you that you should always stand straight
- Postnatal Breathing - Through the use of post-natal breathing (diaphragm muscle is pressed down when inhaled and flexed up when exhaling), or using the prenatal breathing method that reverses all of the above
- DanTien - concentrating on the Dan Tien, “the center of gravity of the human body," which is located 2 inches below and into the navel, we close & open each exercise. It is also called Chakra
Movement - Imagine the energy moving in the part of the body you are moving: foot, leg, trunk, arms, etc. One of the reasons that this type of martial arts help to obtain so many benefits, is that the movements, although they can be slow or fast, suddenly change directions in the opposite way to what would be logical. Sometimes one is moving forward and suddenly one goes backwards or to the side. At the same time that it moves energy, it is helping the lymph nodes, pressing and helping the circulation.
Easy to follow WuXing QiGong Video - Explanation below
This exercise promotes the circulation of Chi or Qi (vital energy). Relax the hip and lower your weight mentally; sink your weight on the floor. Imagine roots in the floor.
Closing Kua – When you close a kua, the opposite is opened. Kua, is translated and shown as the inguinal canal where the thigh joins the pelvis.
QìGōng - Chi Kung - 18 forms
In this practice, conscious breathing, visualization, meditation, circulation of Qi and posture are used. As you breathe, be aware of the area of your body you are working with. You have to be in control.
Directed Breathing - When inhaling, visualize the air by filling your left leg. When exhaling, visualize the air that comes out of your leg. Do it with the right leg, going through the hips, abdomen, right and left chest, right arm, left arm, neck and shoulders, ending with the head.
You will learn to control energy, be aware of your body and manipulate energy with visualization. This is very good when something hurts or there is a blockage in the meridians. Meridians are the "highways" of energy that exist in our body. When there is a blockage, pain or illness occurs. Meridians are used in Acupuncture.
Filling the Vessel / Basic Breathing - Stand with your spine erect; remember there is a balloon on top of your head that keeps your chin up, elongating your torso. Inhale deeply, filling your torso from bottom to top. Exhale completely, emptying your torso from top to bottom.
While visualizing, inhale bringing the air to the top of your lungs and to your neck. Exhale in four steps: exhale to the chest, to the bottom of your lungs, stomach area, and to the dantien, that is located 21/2 inches below your navel. Get rid of all the stagnant air. Do this 3 times.
*As you breath, be aware of the area of your body you are working with; have control.
There are different schools of QìGōng.
The traditional Chinese Medical community uses it as a preventive and curative method. The Martial Arts community considers it as an important part of their training.
The Taoists and Buddhist use it to meditate. The Confucian School uses it to improve the moral character.
Directed Breathing - When inhaling, visualize the air by filling your left leg. When exhaling, visualize the air that comes out of your leg. Do it with the right leg, going through the hips, abdomen, right and left chest, right arm, left arm, neck and shoulders, ending with the head.
You will learn to control energy, be aware of your body and manipulate energy with visualization. This is very good when something hurts or there is a blockage in the meridians. Meridians are the "highways" of energy that exist in our body. When there is a blockage, pain or illness occurs. Meridians are used in Acupuncture.
Filling the Vessel / Basic Breathing - Stand with your spine erect; remember there is a balloon on top of your head that keeps your chin up, elongating your torso. Inhale deeply, filling your torso from bottom to top. Exhale completely, emptying your torso from top to bottom.
While visualizing, inhale bringing the air to the top of your lungs and to your neck. Exhale in four steps: exhale to the chest, to the bottom of your lungs, stomach area, and to the dantien, that is located 21/2 inches below your navel. Get rid of all the stagnant air. Do this 3 times.
*As you breath, be aware of the area of your body you are working with; have control.
There are different schools of QìGōng.
The traditional Chinese Medical community uses it as a preventive and curative method. The Martial Arts community considers it as an important part of their training.
The Taoists and Buddhist use it to meditate. The Confucian School uses it to improve the moral character.
Meditation - The purpose of meditation is to cultivate the power of Qi
(Chi) of the body. You can meditate Jan-chung (standing) or sitting.If
you meditate standing, the student holding a large ball or an imaginary
barrel.This is done while controlling breathing and focuses attention on
the lower Dan’Tian area (2 ½ inches below the navel). Visualize the
energy moving while controlling the breath.If you choose ching-tso
meditation (sitting), you can do it on the floor or a chair.
Kuan Yin - Standing QiGong - great video by shorechi
T'ai Chi / Yoga Taichitsao
Triple Burner: Fire-energy Yang organ - Sanjiao Meridian
Eight Pieces of Brocade (Silk) - Easy to follow video by taichitsao - Silk/like movements to move the energy and improve health.
Why Yin and Yang symbol looks this way? Earliest written forms of dào: script characters from Zhou Dynasty 1045-256 B.C.E.
Separate Heavens and Earth
Silk like movements to improve health and move energy.
- Shuang Shou Tuo Tian – Hold up the Heavens – Stimulates the SanJiao Meridian, also called the Tiple Warmer.
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| Manual of QiGong Separate Heaven and Earth |
Eight Pieces of Brocade or Silk
Top video forms:
Top video forms:
- Shuang Shou Tuo Tian - Hold up the Heavens - Stimulates the Sanjiao Meridian (San Jiao), also called the "Triple Warmer."
- Drawing the Bow to Shoot the Hawk - It exercises the waist area, kidneys (earth element) and spleen (water element).
- Separate Heaven and Earth - Stimulates the stomach (earth element).
- Wise Owl Gazes Backwards - Stretches the neck, presses lymph nodes (water element).
- Sway the Head - Regulates function of the heart (fire) and lungs (metal) by removing excess xin huo or heat.
-Two Hands Hold the Feet - Strengthens kidneys (water).
- Clench the Fists and Glare Fiercely - Punching movement, increases strength and drains lymph nodes.
- Bouncing on the Toes - Moves the Qi/Chi
QiGong for Diabetes and Acupressure;
Medical Applications of QiGong Keneth M. Sancier – PhD – Therapeutic Balancing of the Meridians and
Functions of the Body, Examples of Medical application, combinations of
Qigong and drugs versus drug therapy alone and studies.
QiGong for Kidneys, Lungs and Bladder - Balance the water in our body
QiGong for Kidneys, Lungs and Bladder - Balance the water in our body
QiGong sound exercise by taichitsao
QiGong for Kidney, Lungs and Bladder to balance the water element in our body:
- Qigong exercise for the symptoms of Parkinson's disease: a randomized, controlled pilot study. Department of Neurology, University of Bonn, Germany.
- Effect of QiGong Therapy on Cancer
Five Animal Frolic - Imitating the movements of Tiger, Bear, Deer, Crane and a Monkey, the
practitioner works on different organs. These set of exercises was
introduced by Hua Tou – 110-207 AD.
- Tiger – Breathing, Lung, Chest
- Deer – Liver
- Bear – Kidney
- Monkey – Stomach
- Bird (Crane) – Winding-Down
Three Treasures – Three Roots
Jing – Essence – Original source that determines the characteristics and nature of a person. Jing is the root of life, the principal of the three Roots, your basic strength. If your parents are healthy, you will have a good foundation, but you have to maintain the Jing. After you are born the Jing is in your kidneys. Kidneys are the root of your Jing. You cannot increase it but you can improve the quality. Qigong teaches you how to use and convert your Jing into original Qi. “Huan Jing Bu Nao” is the way to return the Jing to nourish the brain, and can be obtained by deep breathing and Qigong exercise.
Qi – Internal Energy – We produce the Qi from the food we eat, the air we breathe and from our ancestors. There are two kinds of Qi: the Yuan Qi, which you get from your parents at conception, and the Hou Tian Qi, that you get from the energy surrounding you, the food and the air. The Qi is the one that energizes the Shen or Spirit. With meditation or exercise we can move the Qi and open the meridians so that the energy can flow. The meridians are like highways, that, when they are blocked, sickness, pain or death will occur. The root of the Qi are the kidneys and it resides in the lower Dan T’ian; two and a half inches below your belly button. Leading the Qi to the head, it stays at the center of the forehead or Upper Dan T’ian. This is where the Shen resides. Qi supports the Shen keeping it strong. If your Qi is weak, your Shen will be weak.
Shen – Spirit- Soul – Your Shen resides in the center of our mind. It must be nourished by our Qi (energy). This is what makes us different from the animals. When our Qi is full, our Shen will be vitalized. Shen keeps us alive and controls the Qi. Maintaining your Shen strong will keep your Qi strong. The root of the Shen is your Yi (mind or intention). Energizing and stimulating your mind will help you to be aware of your surroundings and yourself. Your Shen will be raised and nourished by your Qi, which keeps your mind clear and energized. When your Shen is weak your Qi is weak.
Jing – Essence – Original source that determines the characteristics and nature of a person. Jing is the root of life, the principal of the three Roots, your basic strength. If your parents are healthy, you will have a good foundation, but you have to maintain the Jing. After you are born the Jing is in your kidneys. Kidneys are the root of your Jing. You cannot increase it but you can improve the quality. Qigong teaches you how to use and convert your Jing into original Qi. “Huan Jing Bu Nao” is the way to return the Jing to nourish the brain, and can be obtained by deep breathing and Qigong exercise.
Qi – Internal Energy – We produce the Qi from the food we eat, the air we breathe and from our ancestors. There are two kinds of Qi: the Yuan Qi, which you get from your parents at conception, and the Hou Tian Qi, that you get from the energy surrounding you, the food and the air. The Qi is the one that energizes the Shen or Spirit. With meditation or exercise we can move the Qi and open the meridians so that the energy can flow. The meridians are like highways, that, when they are blocked, sickness, pain or death will occur. The root of the Qi are the kidneys and it resides in the lower Dan T’ian; two and a half inches below your belly button. Leading the Qi to the head, it stays at the center of the forehead or Upper Dan T’ian. This is where the Shen resides. Qi supports the Shen keeping it strong. If your Qi is weak, your Shen will be weak.
Shen – Spirit- Soul – Your Shen resides in the center of our mind. It must be nourished by our Qi (energy). This is what makes us different from the animals. When our Qi is full, our Shen will be vitalized. Shen keeps us alive and controls the Qi. Maintaining your Shen strong will keep your Qi strong. The root of the Shen is your Yi (mind or intention). Energizing and stimulating your mind will help you to be aware of your surroundings and yourself. Your Shen will be raised and nourished by your Qi, which keeps your mind clear and energized. When your Shen is weak your Qi is weak.
QiGong A series of
exercises using primarily meditation with breathing. Through the use of
postnatal respiration (diaphragm muscle is pushed down to inhale and
exhale flex up) or using the breathing method that reverses prenatal
above; arms, waist, and a series of sounds concentrating in the Dan
Tien, are used to increase the Qi or Vital Force.
The Importance of Vibration - Everything has a vibration in different levels. Even rocks have vibration.
High frequency vibration becomes transparent; like the rotors of a helicopter. We can’t see the spirit; the frequency of vibration is higher than the material, so it is transparent.
Positive thinking has a higher vibration with bright, clear colors. Negative, has dark opaque colors. When we are sick, our defenses and vibration change. The people that surround us, the land, the country, the news, everything affects our vibration. Positive or negative actions have vibration and movement.
All matter is in circular movement like the sun and planets.
Vibration and movement produce sound and color. Sound has different frequencies. Humans can’t hear sounds that have different frequency. Sometimes animals can hear these sounds. Before the big 1985 magnitude 8.0 earthquake that struck México City, you could hear the dogs barking and the birds were acting strange, the same as the cats. Many of the birds that were in cages were dead even before the earthquake hit the city. Many died that night because of the stress and fear, that the vibration and sounds (that we couldn’t hear), affected them. The next morning we had the big earthquake.
The higher the vibration, the higher will be the velocity, and the colors will be more brilliant. We will start seeing different tones of red going to the orange and yellows then greens, blues, violets and ending with the white. After the white it will transform to X Rays, then electricity and finally magnetism.
Feelings have different vibrations, and, by the Principle of Rhythm, that vibration will come back to us; it will return to the originator. We are the architects of our life. Some people call this Karma.
These vibrations will travel. They are sent to space as sounds, vibrations, colors; they will be magnetically attracted to the same kind of vibration (positive or negative), and will return stronger. Thought = vibration (+ or ~) + Principle of Rhythm = Vibration returns with a higher or lower value.
Changing the vibration, increasing it with music, beautiful thoughts, exercise and meditation, will help us overcome sickness and will give us a happy life.
Use music as therapy and to increase your vibration. Find the music you like and makes you feel happy, or calm, when you need to be in peace.
High frequency vibration becomes transparent; like the rotors of a helicopter. We can’t see the spirit; the frequency of vibration is higher than the material, so it is transparent.
Positive thinking has a higher vibration with bright, clear colors. Negative, has dark opaque colors. When we are sick, our defenses and vibration change. The people that surround us, the land, the country, the news, everything affects our vibration. Positive or negative actions have vibration and movement.
All matter is in circular movement like the sun and planets.
Vibration and movement produce sound and color. Sound has different frequencies. Humans can’t hear sounds that have different frequency. Sometimes animals can hear these sounds. Before the big 1985 magnitude 8.0 earthquake that struck México City, you could hear the dogs barking and the birds were acting strange, the same as the cats. Many of the birds that were in cages were dead even before the earthquake hit the city. Many died that night because of the stress and fear, that the vibration and sounds (that we couldn’t hear), affected them. The next morning we had the big earthquake.
The higher the vibration, the higher will be the velocity, and the colors will be more brilliant. We will start seeing different tones of red going to the orange and yellows then greens, blues, violets and ending with the white. After the white it will transform to X Rays, then electricity and finally magnetism.
Feelings have different vibrations, and, by the Principle of Rhythm, that vibration will come back to us; it will return to the originator. We are the architects of our life. Some people call this Karma.
These vibrations will travel. They are sent to space as sounds, vibrations, colors; they will be magnetically attracted to the same kind of vibration (positive or negative), and will return stronger. Thought = vibration (+ or ~) + Principle of Rhythm = Vibration returns with a higher or lower value.
Changing the vibration, increasing it with music, beautiful thoughts, exercise and meditation, will help us overcome sickness and will give us a happy life.
Use music as therapy and to increase your vibration. Find the music you like and makes you feel happy, or calm, when you need to be in peace.
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