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Guidelines and tips for practicing Qigong (New)

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Introduction to Qigong

Qigong (Chi Kung) comes from the Chinese words "Qi" meaning "lifforce or vital energy" plus "Gong" meaning "practice" or "work."Pronounced like "CHEE GUNG", Qigong is a unique Chinese exercise

system. Through individual effort, practitioners build up their health and preveillness by combining the disciplines of the mind, body and the body's Qi (vital lifforce). Qigong draws on five main elements. It includes "regulating the bodythrough specific postures, "regulating the mind" through quiet, relaxation anconcentration of one's mental activity, "regulating the breath", self-massagand the movement of the limbs.

Wisdom Qigong (a.k.a. Zhineng Qigong) was developed by Dr. Pang Ming of theHuaxia Zhineng Center in China. Dr. Pang is a doctor who is educated in bothtraditional Chinese and Western Medicine. Zhineng Qigong has been successfuused in the treatment of a wide range of illnesses from cancer to chronicconditions. The Huaxia Zhineng center, often called the "medicineless hospital"opened in 1988 with a few students and patients. Today, there are several millpeople in China and thousands more in the Western world who practice this form

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Wisdom Qigong was brought to the United States by Douglas K. Chung, MSWMA, PHD. He is a professor in the School of Social Work at Grand Valley StateUniversity in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is the first social work scholar tointroduce ancient Chinese Qigong Therapies into human services. He teachesQigong Therapy courses to graduate students and has served as a QigongTherapist and master since 1995. Mr. Chung has been a Qigong practitioner sinthe age of 17. He is the president of the Asian Center. (http://asiancenter.8m.com)

Douglas Chung believes that we have reached a point in our evolution where weneed to learn how to use our energy therapeutically. By integrating Easternteachings and our intuitive skills, he teaches the dynamics of utilizing the mind,body, and spirit to develop our healing energy.

Working through this process of Qigong Therapy, one can learn to:

Sense and improve your vital human energy (for self-healing and helping

others).Understand how negative thoughts, fears, frustrations, stress and angeraffect your health and well-being. (Your thoughts - both positive and negative,

become encoded in your biological systems and contributes towards the formation of ctissue.)

Recognize your mind as the master of your life (physical, mental and spiritual

health).Allow your mind to influence your body (and your body to influence your mind a

well).

Our Mission

To promote the benefits of Wisdom Qigong.

To enhance and support the continuing education of students and others interesin improving their health through the use of this practice.

This site will provide:

A comprehensive Internet resource of Qigong concepts, postures, exercisand articles as taught by Douglas Chung and other teachers.Alternative health articles and practices that are preventative, therapeuticnatural, holistic, and complimentary to Western medicine.Links to other websites that explain complimentary Qigong exercises.

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What is Qi (Chi)?What is Qigong (Chi Kung)?How does Qigong work?Do I need a teacher to learn Qigong?What are Yin and Yang?What are the benefits of practicing Qigong?Are there different types of Qi?How is Medical Qigong different from other forms of Qigong?What is the difference between Internal and External Qigong?

What does it mean to "empty the mind"?I am bound to a wheelchair. Can I still practice Qigong?What is "spontaneous" Qigong?General Questions about the practice of Qigong.

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"W e live in an age of grow ing awareness of energy as the underlying reof the material universe."

Gene

This section has general information on the practice and benefits of

Qigong.

History of Qigong - The history of Qigong can be traced basome 7,000 years.Introduction to Qi and Qigong - Qi can be thought of as abasic life force. An article by Solala Towler.Essential Points - Despite the form or style of Qigong practthere are eight essential points that apply to all techniques.Qigong Reactions - During the cleansing (healing) processcertain physical or mental discomfort, even pain, may occur.

is an important aspect of the healing process.Healing Qigong - Using TCM and the body's bio-electric eneto heal.Therapeutic Effects - Qigong has been developed as a metfor curing illness and strengthening the body.Stress Reduction - Qigong, the most effective self-care sysin the world. (John Du Cane article)Qigong Science - Qigong is a science, but it transcends modscience. (Master Li Jun Feng speech)

"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make heaven of hell, a hell of Heave

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Energy follows thought

"W e move toward, but not beyond,

what we can imagine.

What we assume, expect or believe

creates and colors our experiences.

By expanding our deepest beliefs about what is possible,

we change our experience of life."

Dan Millman - The Laws of Spirit

There are thousands of forms of Qigong practiced today. This section identify a few of these forms plus several common warm-up and post-practice postures and movements.

Practicing Qigong - Tips - Helpful guidelines to gain the most

benefit from your practice.Qigong 101 - A basic, but powerful, Qigong practice routine for

beginners and novices.Wisdom Qigong - Also known as generalist Qigong. This is

especially good for maintaining and improving your mental, physand spiritual health.Warm-Up Postures - Postures and movements that you can us

prior to beginning Qigong to help get the most out of your practiPost-Practice Postures - Postures, stretches and movements t

you can use after your practice to help keep the Qi flowing, stretthe muscles, and loosen the joints.Induced Qi Flow - Designed for preventive medicine and for cu

illness. It will prevent degenerative diseases, or start to cure theyou are already a sufferer.

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Wall Squatting - This method is an excellent practice that will

improve your overall health. An article written by Luke Chan.External Healing Qigong - Postures to increase your internal

energy so that the energy can be used for healing yourself andothers.La Qi - Quan Qi - A major healing technique of Wisdom Qigong

to enhance and promote healing, and improve the immune systePumping Qi - A posture to help generate Qi to promote healing

yourself and others.

"Don't curse the darkness

Light a candle."

Dave Grant

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"The purpose of life is to discover your gift.

The meaning of life is giving your gift way"

David Viscott

There are also many forms of meditation practiced today. This sewill identify a few of these forms.

Meditation Postures - The first step in the practice of Qigong is to main

a correct posture.Meditative State - Another basic skill is learning how to concentrate and

regulate one's mental activity so as to enter a quiet, meditative state.Triple Means Standing Meditative Qigong (TSMQ) - This form is

especially good for developing self-discipline aimed at promoting holistichealth.Qigong Breathing (QB) - Proper breathing is an important strategy and

technique in the Qigong practice. Mastering Qigong breathing is the key timproving and maintaining your health.Healing Sounds (QGST) - Qigong sound therapy is another effective me

to help improve specific health related issues.

As a general rule, Meditation should not be practiced by itself . Meditationgenerates "Yin" energy. Meditation works on the mind and spirit. Excessivemeditation could cause a "Yin-Yang" imbalance if it is not practiced in conjunctio

with other Qigong postures. Neglecting the physical body by not regularly prac"Movement Qigong" postures will not be a complete healing practice. Toxins neto be eliminated from the body and Meridians opened up. "Movement Qigong" the most effective way to accomplish this. The key is to balance your "Movemeand "Still" Qigong practices.

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1. What is Qi (Chi)?

2. What is Qigong (Chi Kung)?

3. How does Qigong work?

4. Do I need a teacher to learn Qigong?

5. What are Yin and Yang?

6. What are the benefits of practicing Qigong?

7. Are there different types of Qi ?

8. How is Medical Qigong different from other forms of Qigong?9. What is the difference between Internal and External Qigong?

10. What does it mean to "empty the mind"?

11. I am bound to a wheelchair, can I still practice Qigong?

12. What is "spontaneous" Qigong?

13. General Questions about the practice of Qigong

What is Qi (Chi)?

i (Chi) is defined as vital life energy, an energy which is able to demonstrate pond strength. This energy can have many forms including: electricity, magnetismeat and light. When something is alive, the Chinese call it "vital Qi" (Huo Qi).hen Chinese use the word Qi, it can mean "energy" or the "state of the energy"

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ithin the person.

i can be thought of as the basic or fundamental life force. You might want to thf Qi as something similar to electricity. You cannot see it, yet you know it is thend it can be felt. By understanding that all things in life are just different formse same energy (Qi), you can see why wise men have stated that "all things are

ne."

i transforms and impacts thoughts, emotions, vision, hearing, taste, smell,emory, mood, motivation, desires, physical movement, perceptions, mental wi

nd your spirit. From a metaphysical perspective, energy (Qi) never remainsonstant. It is dynamic and always changing and transforming. Qi has also beenalled "bioelectricity."

here are different kinds of Qi ranging from pre-birth Qi given from the parents tost-birth Qi given from food, air and environmental energies. Physical Qi is

aterial energies, such as sound, light, and electricity in the human body and in atural environment. The Chinese call "vital life energy" that is born within humeings Original Qi.

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What is Qigong (Chi Kung)?

igong is one of the oldest traditional Chinese personal health care methods. It idely believed that Qigong has special healing and recovery powers. There arever 1,200 registered Qigong schools in China. Qigong can be divided into fiveajor disciplines: Confucian, Buddhist, Taoist, Martial Arts and Medical. Eachadition has its own purpose for practicing/training, as well as different methodsorms/postures) to achieve those purposes.

igong is an ancient Chinese discipline that integrates medicine, marital arts,ulture and science together. The Chinese call the "breath of life" Qi (Chi). Theyall any specialty that takes a long time to develop Gong (Kung) Fu. The art andcience of the management of Qi in the mind, body and spirit for holistic healing alled Qigong (Chi Kung). This implies a life-long practice in order to master it.igong is an intuitive approach to knowing and learning the truth.

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mprovement and self-awareness. It becomes a vehicle to integrate the mind, bond spirit to help unify all systems into "oneness."

here are more than 3,000 kinds of Qigong being practiced in China today. Therre two basic types of Qigong; motion and still. "Motion Qigong" focuses on theontinuous movement of the body to guide Qi. "Still Qigong" emphasizes theental piloting of energy.

igong has four main categories: (1) Scholar Qigong for maintaining mental andhysical health, (2) Medical Qigong for healing yourself or others, (3) Martial Artsigong for fighting, and (4) Religious Qigong for enlightenment.

igong can also be classified according to its therapeutic purpose, for example, (uiet, relaxed Qigong; (2) Internal healing Qigong, (3) Robust Qigong, (4)ransmission and strength-directing Qigong, and (5) Daoyin (breathing exercises

he main functions of Qigong can be summarized as: disease prevention, diseaseatment, strengthening the body, improving intelligence, prolonging life, andanifesting the latent power within us all.

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ow does Qigong work?

is widely accepted that exercise can promote health and prevent illness. Westxercise, however, concentrates on muscular/skeletal development through thepplication of stress and weights to build up strength and mass. In other words,orks from the outside inward. Qigong, on the other hand, works the body frome inside outwards. It connects the body, mind and spirit, focusing on breathing

oncentration, and physical movements to integrate all three.

igong is a self-discipline (self-care) method that aims to integrate the individuaersonality through adjusting the breathing, posture, mind and spirit to help achternal and external harmony and universal unification.

igong uses individual will, Qi (energy), postures, and spirit (meditation andsualization) to improve health, prevent disease, reduce anxiety and fear, curesease, improve mental health, keep in good shape, and balance and integrate tind, body and spirit.


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he regular practice of Qigong encourages and promotes self-healing within theody. Self healing refers to the process where the body defends or heals itself oencounters pain, disease and injury. Medical research now indicates that the m

owerful healing substances are actually located within our own bodies.

tal Qi (healing energy) seeks to constantly balance the body's energy. A Qi

mbalance usually precedes any physical illness. The regular practice of Qigong weep the Qi flowing smoothly and freely so that every cell in the body receives aonstant supply of vital energy (Qi). If the supply of Qi to a cell becomes blockee blood flow to that area will change, the cells and their related organs mayalfunction, and disease or pain may occur. The regular practice of Qigongcreases the flow of blood. Increased blood flow results in a more efficient delivf oxygen, nutrients and white blood cells as well as the removal of metabolic waat could sustain or contribute to illness and pain.

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o I need a teacher to learn Qigong?

o, but the benefits of having a teacher far outweigh not having one.

here is an old Chinese saying about the practice of Qigong, "Ten thousand volumf books can not provide the true essence, but a few words from the master can onders." A master (teacher) can provide the real meaning of the Qigong practind cultivation, and keep practitioners from taking the winding scenic route.

here is another old saying that is also applicable. "A master (teacher) can guidou to the door, but the practice and cultivation (of energy) is up to the individuahe lesson here is that no matter how advanced your master is, he/she cannot

erform the practice or cultivate energy for you. The only way to gain the beneff practicing Qigong (health, the ability to heal, etc.) is to thoroughly understande essence of life from within yourself.

ecause Qi is internal energy, if a person practices Qigong incorrectly, the practicould cause the opposite effect - i.e., health problems. A good Qigong teacher casure the practice is performed correctly.

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m/herself and to the practice. He/she will not hold back any knowledge, but whare it freely with their students. A good teacher will always be honest. He/sheill treat their students as their children; sharing their knowledge and freely andpenly.

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What are Yin and Yang?

he Chinese believe that two universal forces need to be in balance to achieveealth, harmony, and a long life. Yin is the negative force and Yang is the positivrce. When the two forces interact, Qi is generated. Qi (internal energy) is

onsidered to be Yin, while the physical body is considered to be Yang. Yin (Qi)annot be seen or touched, it can only be experienced. Yin (Qi) is the origin of lind allows the Yang (body) to grow and flourish. Yin (Qi) keeps the Yang (body)unning properly. When Yin (Qi) energy increases or weakens, the result will beanifested in the Yang (body). If the imbalance persists, the results could be

erious to the person's health and life.

a physical problem occurs, the Chinese treat the source of the dysfunction ande symptoms. The Chinese believe that you must understand how each organ

orks and how the organs interact with one another. All of the internal organs aelated and connected. Qi is the one thing that links all of the organs together.hinese medicine treats the imbalance or the blockage in the Qi circulation systeMeridians). They believe that treating the blockage or imbalance will bring theang (body) back to health.

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What are the benefits of practicing Qigong?

igong has five primary advantages.

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It is a natural way to improve your health and correct imbalances and physicaroblems.

It does not use chemicals to treat the health issue.

It helps the person to increase their own awareness and understanding of thewn body (both physical and Qi).

It is excellent preventive medicine.

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re there different types of Qi?

es, there are several different kinds of Qi each having different responsibilities ie. Three common types that are within our body are: Protective Qi, Organ Qi eridian Qi.

rotective Qi (Wei Qi) - This Qi operates at the sub-atomic level and is like ourhysical immune system. This Qi resides between the skin and the muscles andcts as a protective barrier. When our protective Qi is weak, our resistance is lownd we are more susceptible to catch colds, the flu, and other illnesses.

rgan Qi - This Qi is responsible for the health, strength and integrity of our bodrgans. When organ Qi is weak, illnesses manifests themselves through our orgae., heart disease, cancer of the lungs, etc.)

eridian Qi - This Qi runs through our internal "super-highway" system callederidians or channels. These channels allow Qi to flow throughout our body link

rgans and promoting the efficient flow of blood. Meridian Qi is what acupuncturre attempting to free up when inserting needles into the body.

hink of the body's meridians as the electrical wiring within your body - completeith junctions, fuse boxes and miles of wiring - all connecting one vast energyystem.

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ow is Medical Qigong different from other forms of Qigong?

edical Qigong is the oldest form of healthcare in China. Its emphasis is on free

p and balancing the vital energy in the human body. Medical Qigong is designeelp practitioners take personal control of the prevention, treatment and healing ness and injury. This practice also teaches medical practitioners to use the "inni" to diagnose and heal.

edical Qigong helps to strengthen the three self-healing capabilities of the body

1. Immune System - This is our self-defense system. When it is healthy andstrong, this system can resist infectious diseases and prevent most illnesse

2. Self-Healing and Recovery Capability - When Medical Qigong is practiceregularly, self-healing is enhanced. The body has the ability to heal itself despite the injury or disease.

3. Self-Repair and Regenerative Capability - When Medical Qigong ispracticed regularly, the regenerative capabilities of the body repair thedamage or injury and can even re-grow the body parts, if necessary.

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What is the difference between Internal and External Qigong?

ternal Qigong involves postures and thoughts focused on regulating the breathody and mind. It is the primary tool for self-healing.

here are two forms of Internal Qigong: Moving and Still. "Moving Qigong" usespecific movements and postures to help concentrate the Qi on a specific portione body (or the entire body) and initiate the energy (Qi) flow. "Still Qigong" use

mindfulness" meditation and guided imagery to concentrate Qi and move Qi intond through the body.

xternal Qigong therapy refers to the process where the practitioner directs or ems/her energy (Qi) into others. The Qi is meant to open up blocked channels

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jury, or balance the Qi system to remove disease.

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What does it mean to "empty the mind"?

uppressed emotions and mental disturbances need to be released to facilitate thealing process. Many chronic diseases may well be related to these emotions asturbances. When a practitioner can empty the mind there is a tendency to forbout disease, injury, worries, and themselves. During these moments theractitioner can often practice without any physical restrictions or pain.pontaneous healing has been documented when a practitioner is in this "empty

ind" state.

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am bound to a wheelchair, can I still practice Qigong?

es, the beauty of Qigong is that it can be practiced standing, sitting, or in bed. atter what the person's physical capabilities, Qigong can work for you. Dedicat the practice, visualization and focus are the key attributes of a good Qigong

ractice.

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What is spontaneous Qigong?

pontaneous qigong is when, instead of doing a form of routine, the practitionerlows the qi to move freely throughout the body, causing spontaneous movemeany modern qigong masters feel that this is where deep healing occurs.ftentimes it can be quite cathartic, with the practitioner accessing deeply held


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motional areas. Some people's movements can be quite erratic while others mogentle swaying fashion.

nother way it can be explained is that while the practitioner is practicing the forself they are using their mind to direct the qi to specific points or channels. Thethe spontaneous section, they disengage their mind from the process and let titself guide the movements. Different people have different energy configuratio

r different health problems which is why the qi moves so differently in differenteople. The movements themselves must never be forced. Instead the practitionlows the qi itself to guide the movements, usually resulting in a feeling of deep

elease and harmony.

any qigong masters feel that it is important that when people are first workingith spontaneous movement they work with a qualified master or teacher. This wey can be taught the proper way to both enter and get out of the spontaneousovement state, especially if they are working with a lot of intense emotional ar

r feel that they are losing control of their movements.

pontaneous movement can be a valuable addition to any qigong practice. It isometimes said that this is when the qi practices the student. It is also said that when the qi itself becomes the teacher.

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eneral Questions about the Practice of Qigong?

. How often should I practice Qigong?

If you are just trying to maintain your health, it is recommended that youractice at least once a day for at least 30 minutes. The length of time isn't quit

mportant as practicing Qigong daily. There is a general belief among Qigongachers that a new student needs to practice at least once a day for 100 days.

easoning is that it takes about three months to develop a good habit.

you are working on correcting a health issue, you should consider practicing atle longer (perhaps 60 minutes or more) or practicing twice a day.

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The student can decide when it is best to practice. Find a time that is convennd that you can set aside every day to practice. It is more important that you jke the time to practice.

. Where should I practice?

Anywhere is fine, but a quiet place free of drafts is best. Outdoors is in a nat

nvironment is an excellent place to practice.

. Why do I perspire so much during my practice?

It is normal to perspire, become hot, have headaches or pain when you firstart practicing Qigong. In the initial days, the balance of Yin and Yang ismporarily disturbed (out of balance). The correct way to deal with the issue is ust let it be." The more a person practices, the quicker the body will balance itnd the signs will disappear. Once the healing Qi kicks in, the practitioner will ofelieve the health condition is becoming worse. These symptoms are normal andre good signs that the Qigong is working. The symptoms will disappear after thi flows to all the places where the blood and the Qi are stagnant.

. After I practice, my hands feel very cold. Is this normal?

This is a normal sign that some practitioners exhibit when healing is occurringithin the body. According to a Medical Qigong theory, when a health condition

emoved from the body, the practitioner will feel cold where it leaves the body.

. It appears that when I practice Qigong with other people, they havearious physical reactions, but I only feel good afterwards. Am I doingomething wrong or are they more advanced than I am?

As a general rule, no two people react the same. Different people have differeactions throughout their practice experience. There are cases where practitionave experienced no reaction during their practice, but their health condition haseen eliminated. Do not practice Qigong for the reaction you might want. Insteaiminate distractions and enter into a state of "nothingness." With time andatience, one will develop potentialities (functions and abilities), including the ab self-heal.

. I have a tumor. When I practice should I focus on healing the tumor?

The beauty of the practice of Qigong is that the generated Qi will automaticaleek out any known (and even unknown) diseases. Medical Qigong therapy trea




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sease from its cause and is therefore effective in the treatment of all healthsues. Qigong teachers and healers state that the practitioner does not focus onghting/healing a specific disease. It is best to "let go and let God" do the healinigong theory states that healing Qi will attack the most critical health conditionrst. The rule of thumb is to just free the mind of all thought and to just practicefter the Yin and Yang has been balanced, the body's immune system and self-ealing ability will be strong enough to cure any health issue without medication.

. When I practice should I focus on increasing the Qi sensations I feelithin my body?

Feeling Qi is normal and does not necessarily mean a person's Qi is strong.enerally speaking, everyone can feel Qi, but some people may be slower ineveloping this capability. There are even a few people who never feel Qi, but feood and healthy after regularly practicing Qigong. The purpose of Qigong is notel Qi or intensify the Qi feeling. The reason for practicing Qigong is to develop

aintain good health and longevity of life.

a person is not healthy, then this means there is something wrong with their Q

. How will I know whether I am practicing Qigong correctly?

he most important thing to remember when practicing Qigong is to "listen to yoody." Your body will tell you everything. If you cannot control your Qi or you ncomfortable or not healthy after finishing your practice, it means you are doing

omething wrong. Remember that everything has a good and a bad side. If youan understand that and always listen to your body, then you will benefit from thigong exercises and not have any problems.

his is why the mind must be relaxed and clear of thought in order to receiveformation from (listening to) the body. You must learn to trust your instincts allow your intuition to avoid mistakes.

. I saw an advertisement where a Qigong teacher claims you can learn

stral travel. Can I really learn how to do this?

ome styles of Qigong claim to offer special abilities including healing powers, auagnosis, astral travel, mind-reading, etc. The pursuit of these skills should note goal of practicing Qigong. One should practice Qigong to improve one's heal

nd to live a long, healthy life. The greater your desire to develop these other ske more elusive they will become, and the more mentally unbalanced and

nhealthy you will be. Everything should be allowed to happen naturally - withouffort. When the Qi, mind, body and spirit are all connected, focused and




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oncentrated, a person is capable of a great many things. The practice of Qigongenders many seemingly impossible feats possible and the difficult seem effortles

igong does not endow individuals with any special abilities that were not alreadresent within them latently from birth. Whatever hidden talents a personossesses, the regular practice of Qigong will enable a person to realize and deveeir true "potentiality."

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ver the past few years I was fortunate enough to capture some of Douglashung's discussions and personal instructions. Below are some of his thoughts aerspectives on particular Qigong subjects.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Seeing QiAffirmations

etting Go of the Ego

Quality versus Quantity Practice

Surface Qi and Internal Organ Qi

mproving the Meridian Qigong Practice

Using your Mind to Guide Qi

mproving Leg Strength

mproving the TSMQ Practice

eeling Heat in the Lower Dan Tian

racticing Qigong with a Partner

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erforming Self-Healing after an Injury

Becoming Mindful

Seeing Reality

Qigong Breathing

Connecting with your Spirit Energy

A bedtime Qigong Practice

erforming Arm La Qi

The best time to Practice

Cleansing your Anger

Seeing Qi

tudent (S): Do rocks and metal objects also have auras?

ouglas Chung (DC): Yes, there is Qi in everything, because everything is madp of energy. What you need to do is to train your eyes to see Qi.

et up early in the morning –before sunrise. Go to a place where you can watch un rise behind a tree. Wait until the moment of when the sun rises from the tope tree. When the sunbeams shine through the tree leaves, look for the tree’s

nergy (Qi) radiating out from the leaves (about one to three inches above theaves). The Qi should appear like a human’s aura surrounding the human body. ou can’t initially see it, shift your position a little. If you don’t see it the first dayy again until you do see it. Use the experience as a foundation to train your eye see various forms of energy - humans, animals and flowers. Practice thischnique often until you can see Qi in everything.

so - develop your sensitivity to "feel the Qi". Feel the Qi in trees. The older theee the stronger the energy. Pine trees are especially good for sensing energy. U

our palms to sense the Qi at different points around the tree. Hold the palms abne or two inches from the tree's bark. Some Qi will be warm, others cold. Someill feel like it is moving or vibrating. Sense the Qi in several different trees.

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ehind designing an effective affirmation can be considered as the three "P’s."

Use the first ‘person’ – "I". One cannot program another person’s mind.Use the ‘present’ tense – "I AM". Our conscious mind can only honor acommand in the present tense. The past and future tenses will not work.Use a ‘positive’ orientation – "I AM HEALED" or "I AM AT PEACE". You wantreframe your mentality (energy) into a positive one. Using a negative

statement will not work and might bring about the opposite affect. Ex., "I anot sick" or "I am not restless" are not ‘positive’.

aving a spiritual connection during your practice also facilitates the connection wniversal energy - which can turn "impossibility" into "reality" as proven throughstory.

"Letting Go" of the Ego

: You advised that I need to integrate my Qigong practice into my daily life to hansform my "self-based ego" to one where I am in a constant "Qigong State". Ieed some guidance in this area because my life is definitely in transformation.ven though I truly want it, I still cling to the paradigms of my past life.

C: Transformation will only come when the time is right. You cannot achieve aonstant Qigong state by just wanting it. What you can do is prepare yourself ant nature take its own course. If it happens, it will happen. If it doesn’t, you aren

eady yet.

nderstanding the "self", accepting the self, allowing the "real self" to be releaseom the "self-referred" self (i.e., husband, manager, brother, son, etc.), and thego is not easy. Regular meditation will allow the "real self" to grow and when it eady, it will take charge -–then you are ready to "let go and let God." It will takeme to integrate the mind, body and spirit. Follow the path of doing what is goodr the self and good for others. Allow your spirit to guide and empower you.veryone has to carry their own cross until they can nail down their own egos an

ee themselves to follow the path of the universal footsteps.

o not allow your "ego" to dominate your life. Your body and mind need time to nd refresh. Meditate and practice Qigong to rebuild your immune system everyay. Take time for your self first, so the healthy self can take care of yourself andther's needs. Allow the energy systems within you and outside of you to becomollective energy system in an independent network.

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re now linked with the Almighty (Universal Intelligence).

fter you finish your practice, pay attention to your intuitive self by asking....

Who am I?Where did I come from?Where am I going?

What is my purpose in life?

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Consider the following quotes and comments

"If enlightenment is not where you are standing, where will you look?"

Zen Saying

"Knowing others is wisdom;Knowing the self is enlightenment.Mastering others requires force;Mastering the self needs strength. He who knows he has enough is rich.

Perseverance is a sign of willpower.He who stays where he is endures.To die but not to perish is to be eternally present."

Dao De Jing - Chapter

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1. Compassion leads to courage.

2. Moderation leads to generosity.

3. Humility leads to leadership.

Dao De Jing - Chapte

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is thawe are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.

Actually, you are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve theworld. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other peoplewill note feel insecure around you. We were born to manifest the glory oGod that is within us.

It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And, as we let our own lighshine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.

As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

Nelson Mandela, 199

"If you want to know me, look inside your heart."

Dao De Jing

"To hunt and kill for the sake of a livelihood is only a temporary solutionthe struggle of living.

To shoot down the delusions within oneself, on the other hand, is to havtotal solution to the cares and sorrows of life."

Origins of Zen, Asiapac B1990




Words of Wisdom

"Taoists reason that the negative emotions can be transformed to utilizetheir life force. Therefore, to expel or suppress unwanted, negativeemotions is to expel or suppress life force.

Rather than suppressing them, you gain more by experiencing these

emotions. This means you permit them to emerge and you observe andaccept them, but do not let them run wild or trigger other negativeemotions. Instead you transform them not only into useful life-forceenergy, but also into another, higher consciousness that is your spiritualenergy.

Master Mantak Chia

Governing People

- Do not emphasize status, intelligence, or possessions.

- Govern with the least visibility and with a serving attitude.

- Reduce laws and govern lightly.

- Take few actions that involve the people.

- Treat other countries non-aggressively.

Dao De Jing

Be still and know that I am

Psalm 46:10

Instructions for Life

TAKE PRUDENT RI SKS: "Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk."




Words of Wisdom

LESSONS I N LI FE: "When you lose, don’t lose the lesson."

FOLLOW THE THREE R’s:- Respect for self. - Respect for others. - Responsibility for all your actions."

THANK GOD FOR UNANSWERED PRAYERS: "Remember that not getwhat you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck."

FRI ENDS ARE FOR LI FE: "Don’t let a little dispute injure a great friendship."

CORRECT YOUR MI STAKES: "When you realize you have made amistake, take immediate steps to correct it."

TAKE TI ME FOR YOURSELF: "Spend some time alone every day."

ACCEPT CHANGE: "Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values."

LEARN TO LI STEN: "Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer."

FORGET PAST PROBLEMS: "Deal only with the current situation in

disagreements with loved ones. Don’t bring up the past."

GI VE OF YOURSELF: "Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieveimmortality."

BE A GOOD STEWARD: "Be gentle with the earth."

CONTI NUE TO LEARN: "Once a year, go someplace you have never bebefore."

FI ND YOUR SOUL MATE: "Remember that the best relationship is one which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other."

REACH FOR THE SKY: "Judge your success by what you had to give uporder to get it."

His Holiness, the Dalai Lam




Words of Wisdom

One Mind

On the death of any living creature, the spirit returns to the spiritual worand the body to the bodily world. In this situation, however, only the bodare subject to change. The spiritual world is one single spirit, who stands

behind the bodily world, and who, when any single creature comes intobeing, shines through that creature as a light shines through a window.

According to the kind and size of the window more or less light enters thworld. The light itself, however, remains unchanged.

Aziz Nasafi – 13th Century Islamic Persian M

Forget About it

Finish every day and be done with it.You have done what you could.Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in;forget them as soon as you can.

Tomorrow is a new day;Begin it well and serenely with too higha spirit to be encumbered with your nonsense.

This day is all that is good and fair.It is too dear, with its hopes and invitations,to waste a moment on the yesterdays.

Ralph Waldo Em

"It is only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited timon earth – that we have no way of knowing when our time is up – that wbegin to live each day to the fullest, as if it were the only one we had."

Elisabeth Kubler




Words of Wisdom

"A well-spent day brings happy sleep."

Leonardo Da

"To do two things at once is to do neither well."

Publiluis

"Worry gives small things a big shadow"

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Glossary

Qi Talk

Baihui: The Heaven's Gate. An important acupuncture cavity located on ttop of the head (aligned with the spine). This cavity belongs to the GovernVessel. It literally means "the convergence of a hundred cavities."Cavity: Any place on the body that is an energy entrance or exit point.Dabao: The Great Enclosure. The cavity found at the under-arm (side of chest) at the 6th intercostals space on the mid-axillary line.Dan Tian: Also spelled "Dantien." Field of Elixir. These are locations in thbody that store and generate Qi. There are three Dan Tians: The Upper (ithe center of the head between the third eye and the Jade Pillow), Middle (

the solar plexus), and the Lower Dan Tian (three fingers below the naval).Dao (Tao): The way. The "natural" way.Heaven's Gate: A cavity located a half-an-inch in front of the Baihui on ttop of the head.Huiyin: This cavity is located between the anus and the genitals. It mean"the convergence of the Yin" because it is right between the above mentionYins.Huo Qi: Vital Qi. The Qi in living things.Jing: Channel. Sometimes translated into meridian referring to the twelv

organ-related "rivers" which circulate Qi throughout the body.Jungchuan: The Gate of Earth is located on the sole at one-third thedistance from the toe to the heel. It means "bubbling spring."Laogong Cavity: The Labor Palace is located at the center of the palms.Lao Zi: The creator of Daoism.Luo: The small Qi channels that branch out from the primary Qi channels are connected to the skin and to the bone marrow.Mingmen: The cavity located at the backbone in the center of the small othe back.

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Nei Dan: Literally "internal elixir." A form of Qigong in which Qi is built uthe body and spread out to the limbs.Qi: Universal energy, including heat, light, and electromagnetic energy. Anarrower definition of Qi refers to the energy circulating in human or animabodies.Qihu: The two cavities located in the right and left clavicles.Qi Mai: Eight Qi vessels involved with transporting, storing and regulating

Qi Shi: The feeling of Qi as it expresses itself.Qi Xue: Qi blood.Ren: Man or mankind.Ren Mai: Conception Vessel - one of the eight extraordinary vessels.Ren Shi: Human relations, events, and activities.San Cai: The three powers - Heaven, Earth, and Man.Shang Dan Tian: The Upper Dan Tian located at the third eye. It is theresidence of the Shen (spirit).Shen: Spirit - residing in the Upper Dan Tian (the third eye).

Shenzhong: The Sea of Yin Meridians is located on the sternum between nipples.Taijiquan: The Ultimate Fist - A style of Chinese internal martial arts whicemphasizes the cultivation of internal Qi.Tian: Heaven or sky.Tian Qi: Heavenly Qi.Wai Qi Liao Fa: Wai Qi means "external Qi" and Liao Fa means "techniqufor healing." It means a Qigong healing method which uses Qi emitted by healer.Wei Qi: Protective or Guardian Qi - This is the Qi on the surface of the bowhich generates a shield to protect the body from negative external influen(such as colds).Wu Xing: Five phases or five elements (metal, wood, water, fire, and earXia Dan Tian: The Lower Dan Tian located a few inches below the abdomIt is the residence of water Qi (Original Qi).Xin: Heart - also refers to the emotional mind.Xue: An acupuncture cavity.Yang: The active, positive, masculine polarity. In Chinese medicine, Yangmeans excessive, overactive, overheated. The Yang organs are the Gall

Bladder, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Stomach, Bladder, and TripleBurner.Yi: The "mind" which is generated by clear thinking and judgment. It mayou calm, peaceful, and wise.Yin: The passive, negative, feminine polarity. In Chinese medicine, Yinmeans deficient. The Yin organs are the Heart, Lungs, Liver, Kidneys, Spleand Pericardium.Yin Qi: The Qi state which is weaker than normal.Yintong: The "third eye" located between the two eyebrows.




Glossary

Ying Qi: Managing Qi - the Qi which manages the functioning of the organand body.Yongquan: Also called the "Bubbling Springs." The cavity found in thebottom (ball) of each foot.Yuan Jing: Original Essence - the fundamental, original substance inheritfrom your parents. It is converted to Original Qi.Yuzhen: The Jade Pillow is located at the base of the skull.

Zheng Qi: Righteous Qi - When a person is righteous, it is said that he harighteous Qi, which evil Qi cannot overcome.Zhong Dan Tian: The Middle Dan Tian located in the area of the solarplexus. It is the residence of fire Qi.Zhong Jiao: Middle Triple-Burner - the section of the Triple Burner which located between the diaphragm and the naval.


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ake a few moments to answer the follow ing questions:

If you were on your deathbed and you wanted to tell your children (or significother) the three most important things that you have learned in your life, wh

ouldthey be (and why)?

What gives you the greatest joy, satisfaction, and renewal in your life (andhy)?

- What activities could you add to your life that would allow you to experienceore

of it?

Similar to #2, what frustrates, angers and weakens (takes away your energy) yondwhy)?- What can you do to minimize these experiences?

Who are you without your work? Without your money?- Describe in detail.

Think of someone you admire deeply.- Explain why?

Who are you (explain in detail)?- What is your purpose in life?

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Wisdom Qigong Website Launchedanuary 1, 2001 -- A website was launched on December 31, 2000 dedicated toudents and those interested in learning more about Wisdom Qigong.

Wisdom Qigong (a.k.a. Pun Qi Quan Ding - PQQD) was developed by Dr. Panging of the Huaxia Zhineng Center in China, and has been successfully used in theatment of a wide range of illnesses from cancer to chronic conditions.

Wisdom Qigong was brought to the USA by Douglas K. Chung, MSW, MA, PHD.r. Chung is a professor in the School of Social Work at Grand Valley Stateniversity in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is the first social work scholar to introdncient Chinese Qigong Therapies into human services. He teaches Qigong Therourses to graduate student and has served as a Qigong Therapist and master si995. Mr. Chung has been a Qigong practitioner since the age of 17. He is theresident of the Asian Center.

he website's mission is to support the continuing education process for studentsnd others interested in Wisdom Qigong.

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Managing Energy to Promote Holistic Healing andotential"

ecember 5, 2000 -- Except from the book's Forward: "This book is differeom most textbooks you have read. It describes Qigong from a therapeutic, socork perspective for helping professionals.

he most obvious differences will emerge from the use of energies (Qi or Chi) in ystems perspective. Perhaps the first thing you will notice will be a change in

nergy dynamics as I attempt to engage you in an ongoing, interdependent enerteraction. As a systems theorist, family therapist and Qigong therapist, I see tniverse as oneness in relational and reciprocal terms. For example, I perceive triting of a book as involving those who read it. I believe that without students,

ole of the teacher would be meaningless. In both cases, I am as much concernebout the energy dynamics as I am about the content.

owever, I encountered a dilemma while writing this book. Indeed, this verylemma motivated me to write a book on Qigong therapies in the first place. Af

l, there are many books on the subject of Qigong, but none of them have dealtith the difficulty involved in (1) writing about Qigong as energy therapy, (2) usinglish to explain ancient Chinese Qigong technologies, and, (3) explaining thefferences in the fundamental assumptions between these two cultures that aregically inconsistent with one another......."

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he Asian Center http://asiancenter.8m.com

ational Qigong Association http://www.nqa.org /

gong Newsletter http://www.wujiproductions.com

orld T'ai Chi & Qigong Day http://www.worldtaichiday.org

an Millman - Peaceful Warrior http://www.danmillman.com /

uke Chan http://www.chilel.com/

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"Everyone has the power to tune in to the divine consciousness w ithinthem."

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ennedy Disease and Qigong

y name is Bruce Gaughran. I am a 54 year old male with Kennedy Disease (KDennedy Disease, also called Spinal Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, is one of the Muscuystrophy diseases. It is a rare, progressive, degenerative muscle disorder thatffects the motor neurons. It is a "X-linked" hereditary disorder, meaning that thmale is the carrier, but is not normally affected by the disease since she has onealthy and one diseased "X" chromosome. Since male children are only past downe "X" chromosome, sons have a 50% chance of receiving the defective

hromosome. Only three out of every million males have this disease. There is nonown cure in Western medicine.

he disease usually starts with a loss of strength and feelings in the feet and hanver time the weakness spreads upward through the arms and legs and eventuaoves into the trunk area. Muscles in the throat and face are also affected, caus

roblems with swallowing and the vocal cords. Many of the symptoms are similarou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and is often misdiagnosed

ne of my older brothers had previously been diagnosed with KD. Another olderrother was diagnosed several years ago with ALS. Neither brother has had the Dood test that confirms the disease.

uring my late 20’s, I began to experience similar symptoms as my brothers. Thymptoms started out with severe cramping of the muscles, muscle spasms andvoluntary twitching. At that time I was in denial. I went into a physical fitnesshase where I did everything in excess (weight lifting, tennis, racquetball, runninc.) to prove how fit I was.

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my mid-30’s I knew that I had the disease, but decided not to go through theattery of tests my brothers went through. I began to lose feeling in my feet anden my fingers. I developed heel spurs from the way I walked. I also began to lorength in my arms and legs. Over time I experienced difficulty climbing stairs,alking any distance, and getting up from chairs. I began to stumble andccasionally fall. At times my knee would just give out and I would fall hard. Som

f these falls were serious resulting in five broken bones, a torn mandiscus, andeveral torn ligaments. I became easily fatigued, especially when playing tennis,cquetball and hiking. After exercising or playing sports, my muscles and jointsould ache for days. At times my jaw would lock-up making it difficult to eat or tstarted experiencing pain in my joints including the knees and elbows. My backuscles weakened and I would injure myself when lifting anything awkward oreavy. I regularly had severe pain in the neck at the base of the skull. My hipsopped in and out of joint when getting up from a chair. I also had problemswallowing that led to choking. Frequently I would wake up in the middle of theght gasping for breath and choking on my own phlegm.

August of 1996, I decided to get tested to confirm that I had Kennedy Diseaseent through a battery of tests that indicated that I had a neurological disorder.hat September, after having a DNA blood analysis, I was officially diagnosed witennedy Disease.

nce Kennedy Disease is a slowly progressing disorder, it also slowly erodes theuality of your life. I have had to give up or limit many of the activities that I lovg., hiking, tennis, racquetball and bicycling. I now have to pace my physical

ctivities. If I over-exert myself, I experience severe fatigue, sometimes lasting fays. My wife and I have had to restrict our social activities because of my physimitations. I have also had to rely upon my wife for almost all of the normal dailyhores around the house.

D has also affected my business career. I am a vice president for a multi-billionollar forest products company. Business travel, which is a major part of my job,as become increasingly more difficult. When visiting our manufacturing facilitiesxperience difficulty with the many stairs in these buildings. My physical limitatioften prohibit my participation in team-based activities, such as customer golf ancility tours. I have had to delegate most of my travel responsibilities. Since mo

areer opportunities require substantial travel, I have passed on several potentiaromotions.

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Qigong Master in California for treatment for his prostrate cancer. In Novembe997, and again in January 1998, I visited the Qigong Master. He performed deeassage and healing Qigong on several problem areas. He taught me four Qigon

xercises and a meditation technique. The Master also prescribed a tea made up hinese herbs and roots. I noticed an immediate improvement with my knees annkle. These were two areas where I was experiencing a lot of pain and weaknesso noticed an improvement in strength. My body felt lighter and I could climb

airs more easily.

he California Master helped me, but at the same time the trip created severalgistical and communications opportunities. He was 3,000 miles away from homhat meant it would take a minimum of two days of travel to visit him. The Masteas very busy and could only see me for an hour each visit. The Master did notpeak English, so all of our conversations had to go through an interpreter.elieving in the Qigong technique, but realizing that this was not the most effectiay to experience it, I began a search for a Qigong Master in the eastern half of

nited States. My wife’s sister had a conversation with a co-worker who participaMr. Chung’s Saturday Qigong practices. I called the co-worker and he gave mes teacher’s name and telephone number. I called Mr. Douglas Chung and after

everal conversations, he invited my wife and I to Grand Rapids. In June and agaOctober my wife and I visited Mr. Chung.

eeting My Teacher

uring my first visit, Douglas interviewed me and watched me perform various

hysical acts, such as walking, getting up from the floor and getting out of a chae explained that the practice of Qigong was 5,000 years old. It came from Chinnd included many aspects of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Qi means "vitanergy." Gung means "effort, hard work or practice." Loosely interpreted, Qigongseries of "exercises to collect vital energy."

ne of the things that attracted me to Qigong was that it could be practicedanding, sitting, in a wheelchair, or in bed. One of the basic concepts of practicinigong is that you are not to use your muscles to perform the movements. The k

to let the Qi (energy) perform the postures and movements. If you use youruscles, you are not performing the postures correctly. I knew that I needed anxercise program that would accommodate my expected physical decline.

ouglas Chung prescribed several forms of Qigong Therapy including Motion QigoPQQD), Triple Means Standing Meditative Qigong (TSMQ), Qigong Walking andarious yoga-like stretches. He also taught me how to breathe correctly. Properreathing is a fundamental requirement for practicing Qigong. This was especially

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erobic exercises. He also prescribed several extra practice items to help developy strength and nervous system. These practices included foot clapping to improrculation and nerve sensations, using the fingers to comb the hair and beating tHeaven’s drum" to help awaken the central nervous system, and a warm-upxercise called "Lifting the Sky." I have since added other warm-up exercises tomprove my qigong practice and further awaken the nerves and muscles. Douglaso asked me to keep a journal of my Qigong experience. Every day I send him

opy of the journal and he responds with explanation of experiences, support anddditional practice postures.

uring my first visit, Mr. Chung explained that the quantity of practice time leadsualitative results (positive changes). He recommended that I practice three houay. I took this to heart and found that the more I practiced the better the resultnce mid-June, I have practiced Qigong three times a day (mornings, late

fternoons and evenings). I average three hours a day of combined Qigong practover 4,000 hours of total practice time. I practice PQQD (Lift Qi Up and Push Q

own) for 95 minutes every evening. PQQD is also called "generalist Qigong." It ood for general healing and maintaining your health. Included in this practice isinutes of TSMQ (Triple-Means Standing Meditative Qigong). TSMQ is a techniqu collect and store vital energy. In the mornings I practice Meridian Qigong for 9inutes including 30 minutes of meditation. Meridian Qigong is a series of postur open up your energy channels and improve the health of your vital organs. Mo

fternoons I meditate for 20-30 minutes to release my stress.

ncreased Energy and Improved Health

could see results after the first few weeks of practice. I felt better. I lookedrward to the practice time. I could sense that my physical health was improvinalidation came when after three months of practicing Wisdom Qigong I had a blst. My CPK count, which is an indicator of muscle wasting, had been reduced to

69. My previous CPK tests had ranged from 550 to 813. This is a fifty- percenteduction. The normal range for CPK is 30 to 235.

nce I began practicing, I have regained the feeling in my toes and feet. My ene

nd strength levels are better and more consistent. I find it somewhat easier toimb stairs and to get up from chairs. I am less fatigued. My mood is much bettem calmer and less frustrated. Mentally, I am more alert and more focused. Prioracticing Qigong, I was having difficulty sleeping. Now, my nights are much morestful. Exercises that were nearly impossible to do initially are now performedasily and enjoyably. My legs, feet, wrists, hands and arm strength has improvedgnificantly. My jaw no longer locks up. My hips stopped popping out of joint. Iaven’t choked on my phlegm in over two years. I no longer require any painedication. My overall health has improved significantly. My immune system is




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ronger. I haven’t caught a cold or the flu in two years. Most importantly, myttitude has changed from one of a victim to a person in control of his life. I am nking responsibility for my own health.

nother great benefit has been my newfound freedom from falling. My balance,exibility and leg strength has improved significantly. I perform most of the Qigoostures standing with my eyes closed. I haven’t fallen in over six months.

reviously, I was falling regularly – twenty-one times in less than three years. I weady to retire from work because I was so concerned that I would break anotheone, or worse.

igong Reactions

ne of the results of practicing is what Douglas Chung calls the "Qigong Reactionhese reactions are indications that the body is healing. They are the freeing of auma caused by injury and disease earlier in life. Some of these "reactions"

itially appear to be a negative result of the practice. As I began to regain myelings, I had muscle knotting and cramping in the toes, hands and shoulder blat times my temples throbbed. I experienced severe pain in the knees, elbows ankles. If Douglas had not been there for me during this period, I probably wouldave quit practicing.

here has also been other "reactions" which are more pleasant. With most practinow experience heat (or cold) in the chest, abdomen and back. Often this heatold) remains with me for several hours. I have heat in the balls of my feet and,

mes, in the toes. There is a sensation in the palms of my hands, like there areoles that allow air to pass through them. Heat has rushed up my backbone andhoulders or radiated out from my lower back filling up the abdomen and chest.ften, my body comes alive with electrical activity. Several times a week I feeltally "normal" and alive.

ecently, I have been observing my aura before, during and after practicing Qiong. During the practice, the width and brightness of the aura increases. The coso changes from gray, to green, then to a luminous white and occasionally gold

ave also observed the aura surrounding my wife and others, as well as aroundants, flowers and trees. During my meditations, I often see colors includingurple, violet and green.

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First, and most important, is that you have to believe in and dedicate yoursto the healing process.Second, you have to have a caring, patient and available Qigong teacher.Third, you need the discipline to consistently practice every day.Fourth, a strong support group, including your significant other, is requiredFifth, you must be patient and remain positive.

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"Respecting the spirit and teaching of Qigong is important, blistening to your body is also important.

Most important, however, is aligning yourself with the intentof the Qigong movement or posture. This means that you neto find the "essence" of the move (what it was intended to achieve),

and then hold that image in your mind and heart as you prac."

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eneral guidelines for practicing Qigong

1. Wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing (preferably cotton) so as not trestrict physical movement or the flow of energy (Qi).

2. Do not eat anything for 30 minutes before or after the practice.

3. Find a quiet, comfortable place to practice where you will not bedisturbed.

4. Breathe correctly. If you are not breathing easily into the Lower Dan Tie

throughout the entire practice, than you are practicing incorrectly.

5. Keep the practice light and smooth. Move slowly and stay relaxed.Don't force the movements or stretches.

a. Allow the Qi, not your muscles, to guide your movements.

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posture.

- Understand that each movement/posture is designed to increase the flow

of Qi, remove blockages, enhance the functions of the organs, and improve

the immune system.

. If you have limited mobility, modify the movement/posture to ensure it is

comfortable. As you perform the modified movement, visualize yourself

performing the full movement/posture.

- This doesn't mean you will not receive the full benefit from the practice. Wh

is important is the visualization and harmony of the mind, body and spirit.

Use the 80% rule when stretching, pushing or performing repetitions.

- Don't push yourself to the maximum. Only stretch, push or perform to 80%

your capability.

- When the body is loose and pliable, the stretches and postures will be easy

and comfortable.

- Healing Qigong should not be considered an exercise program. You should

feel fatigued afterwards.

- Avoid injury by performing the postures easily and comfortably.

4. Always listen to your body - it is a great messenger

a. Never over-exert yourself - allow the progress to be natural andomfortable.




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b. It is not the number of repetitions that is important - it is the quality of the

practice (harmonizing your mind and body).

c. If you are tired or fatigued prior to the practice, rest before beginning. If y

feel tired during or afterwards, it is a good indicator that you weren’t perform

the postures properly and you didn't listen to your body.

5. Use visualizations to improve the benefits of the postures.

6. Relax, smile, and enjoy the experience.

7. Be thankful for the opportunity and end each posture with a positiveaffirmation.

a. Examples:

- I am stronger and healthier today.

- All twelve meridians are open wide and healthy Qi flows easily and

unrestricted through them.

8. Seal in (store) your Qi before finishing the practice. This is veryimportant.

9. For beginners, the most important aspect of practicing Qigong is to " just dit."

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"Each experience (whether perceived bad or good) through whwe pass happens for our own good. This is the correct attitudeadopt and we must be able to see it in that light"

Raymond Holliwell, Writ

What follows is a set of Qigong postures for those starting theirQigong practice.

Practice these postures daily for at least two weeks. Set a personagoal of one hundred days of continuous practice (one "gong").

Remember the 80% rule when practicing.

Keep the practice light and easy - do not force anything.

First practice the postures. Once comfortable with the postures, thbegin to focus on the "intent" of the posture.

ifting the Sky

) Stand relaxed and upright with your feet shoulder-width apart. Allow your arm hand straight down, with the palms at right angles to the forearm (facing dow

nd the fingers pointing towards each other, in front of you. Exhale.

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) Slowly raise your arms in a forward and upward arc so that the palms, still atght angles, now face skyward. Breathe in gently through the nose as you raise rms. Follow the hands with your eyes and head.

) When your hands are over your head, gently hold your breath as you push yoands gently skyward to straighten your back. As you push up, raise yourself upnto your toes.

) Slowly lower your arms out to the side and down so that they return to yourarting position. At the same time gently breathe out through your mouth. Loweour head simultaneously with your arms so that you end up looking forward. Asou lower your arms, feel the energy flow down your entire body.

) After completing the 10-20 reps, remain still for 30 seconds to one minute anst allow the energy to flow.

Intent: Open up the neck, shoulders and upper spine, as well as theLungs, Stomach and Large Intestine Meridians.

Waist Twist

) Stand up straight with your arms resting at your sides and your feet shoulderidth apart.

) Begin to rotate the hips left allowing the arms to swing naturally following theotation.

) Once you have rotated as far as comfortable to the left allow the arms toontinue to swing all the way around until the hands lightly strike both hips.

) Now rotate the hips to the right allowing the arms to swing naturally all the wround the body until the hands lightly strike the hips again.

) Perform 10 rotations in each direction.

) When finished, rotate the hips back to the front.




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Intent: Open up the spine and central nervous system, as well as the KidneyMeridians.

ip Twists (Hula)

) Place your hands on your hips with your feet shoulder-width apart.

) Rotate the hips in a circular motion from the left to the front, right and rear (otating a hula-hoop). It is important to not use the knees.

) Perform ten rotations in each direction.

Intent: Open up the lower spine and hips, as well as the Kidney, LargeIntestine, Small Intestine and Bladder Meridians.

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arrying the Moon

) Stand relaxed and upright with your feet fairly close together. Your hands shoe at your sides.

) Take a breath and bend your body forward (exhaling) so that your arms dropffortlessly in front of you and your fingers are slightly below knee level.

) Keep both arms and legs straight. Tuck your head in so that your back formsontinuous, natural curve. Take another breath filling the abdomen.

) Gently hold your breath. Gently guide the energy up your spine to the crown e head. Gently exhale.

) Straighten your body slowly, lifting your arms with your elbows straight, in aontinuous arc (to the front and then above your head). As you begin to straightowly and gently breathe in through your nose filling the Lower Dan Tien. Allowour eyes to follow your hands as they move upwards.

) When the arms are straight out in front of you, face the palms outwards allowe two palms to form a circle with the index fingers and thumbs almost touching

ocus on the circle (looking through it as if you are looking at the moon). Continu slowly raise the palms above the head following the hands with the eyes.

) When the hands are above the head, continue the body movement backwardat your back bends in an arch with your hands forming the round shape of theoon above and slightly behind your head. Continue to look through the hands te moon. Gently hold this pose and your breath for two to three seconds.

) Straighten your body and push up with your arms (stretch).

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) Slowly lower your arms down to your sides as you gently breath out throughour mouth.

0) When your hands reach your sides, remain motionless for two to three secon enjoy the pleasant sensation of the energy flow

1) After completing the 10-20 reps, remain still for 30 seconds to one minute ast allow the energy to flow.

Intent: Open up the entire spine, neck and central nervous system, as well athe Lung and Heart Meridians.

Helpful hint: This should not be considered an exercise. Use the energy(Qi) to help raise and lower your arms.

Rule of thumb: However long it takes you to raise your arms above yourhead, it should take twice as long to lower the arms

ow Down and Touch the Earth

) Stand up straight with your hands at your sides with your feet shoulder widthpart.

) Lift palms up in front of you in an arc until they reach above your head (the ehould follow the palms).

) Stretch upward towards the sky.

)

Slowly begin to bend forward beginning at the neck, then the upper back, thee hips (rolling the back slowly downward) allowing the arms to follow the bend e back without bending your knees.

) Touch the floor in front of you with the fingers (or palms).

) Raise your heels into the air slightly twice.

) Remaining bent over, rotate the arms with the hips to the left side touching t




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oor with the hands. Raise your heels twice.

) Rotate the arms with the hips all the way around to the right side touching thoor with the hands. Raise your heels twice.

) Rotate the hips and hands around to the front and touch the floor again.emaining bent over, circle the hands around to the heels and touch the back of

gs. Raise your heels twice.

0) Bring the hands around to the front again and begin to straighten the back wowly raising the arms naturally out in front of you with the straightening of theack until your back is straight and arms overhead.

1) Allow the hands to fall slowly to your sides.

2) Perform 2 rotations.

Intent: Open up the entire spine and central nervous system, as well as theKidneys, Gall Bladder and Liver Meridians.

Helpful Hint: If you cannot raise your heels, use your toes to grip the earth (oor).

tir the Water

) Stand up straight with your hands at your sides with your feet shoulder widtpart.

) Lift up the right leg until the thigh is parallel with the floor.

) Point the toe down and begin to slowly rotate the lower leg in a circle (like yoere stirring the bath water). Keep you toe pointed downwards throughout thercle.

) After ten complete circles, point the toe up and rotate the leg in the otherrection ten times.




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) Lower the right leg to the floor.

) Perform the same movement with the left leg.

Intent: Improve your balance and leg strength, as well as stretch the ankle, and toes.

Helpful Hints: If you cannot keep your balance, place your hand on a wallor table. If ten circles are too many initially, reduce the number of circlesto a comfortable amount.

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ift the Arms from the Water

) Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart. The arms should beeside the body, but slightly outward, so there is space between the arms and t

ody.

) Turn the arms so the tops of the hands are facing forward.

) Inhale as you begin to slowly lift your wrists up to your chest. The hands andngers should hang loosely downward. Move the arms slowly as if you are moviem through water and the water is providing buoyancy.

) Exhale as you push/extend your hands and fingers forward.

) Once fully extended (do not lock the elbows), inhale and gently pull the handack towards your chest.

) As you exhale, gently push your hands downward to waist level, as if you weressing down on the water.

) Allow your hands to return to the starting position.

) Perform ten to twenty repetitions without stopping.

Intent: Open up the shoulders, as well as the Lung and Heart Meridians.

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) Stand up straight with your hands at your sides and your feet shoulder-widthpart.

) Bring your hands together in front of you at the abdomen (naval level).terlace your fingers and inhale as you slowly lift your hands (palms facing up) t

hest level.

) Exhale and flip the hands over – pushing them overhead (into the sky above)our elbows should be straight, but not locked. At the same time lift your heels f the floor.

) Inhale and lower the heels to the floor.

) Exhale as you bend from the waist to your left. Keep your hips over your feeon’t shift to one side or the other. As you bend, keep your head and arms align

) Inhale and straighten up.

) Exhales as you bend from the waist to your right. Keep your hips over your fedon’t shift to one side or the other. As you bend, keep your head and armsigned.

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Inhale and straighten up.

) As you exhale, unlace your fingers and slowly lower your hands in a descendirc to your sides.

0) Perform five to ten repetitions continuing to breathe slowly and deeply.

1) When finished, stand comfortably for 30 seconds to a minute and sense howelaxed

and open your body feels.

Intent: Open up the entire spine and central nervous system, as well as theStomach and Spleen Meridians.

Helpful Hint: If you cannot raise your heels, use your toes to grip theearth (or floor).




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ass the Qi Ball

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Stand up straight with your hands at your sides and your feet shoulder-widthpart.

) Shift your weight to your right foot and at the same time raise your left arm front of you - chest level – with your palm facing down. Raise your right arm front of you – abdomen level – with your palm facing up. (It should look like y

re holding an imaginary beach ball)

) Exhale as you allow your body to slowly circle to the right as far as comfortab

ossible.

) Hold the position for a few seconds as you look backwards.

) Inhales as you allow your body to move back to the front while at the same tently rolling the Qi ball between your palms 180 degrees. The right palm shoulow be on top.

) Shift your weight to your right food as you begin to exhale – allowing the bod

slowly circle to the left as far as comfortable.

) Hold the position for a few seconds as you look backwards.

) Inhales as you allow your body to move back to the front while at the same tently rolling the Qi ball between your palms 180 degrees. The left palm shouldow be on top.

) Perform five to ten repetitions.

Intent: Open up the spine, shoulders and neck, as well as thePericardium Meridians.

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The Plow

1) While lying on the floor raise the legs straight above the body.

2) Place your hands on your hips to hold the body upright.

3) Point the toes towards the sky. Breathe easily for about a minute.

4) Continuing from the previous posture bring the feet over the top of the head keeping them straight with the toes pointed down.

5) Allow the toes to touch the floor in front of your head (again keepingthe legs straight).

6) Lower your hands to the floor along both of your sides with your withpalms facing down (this helps maintain balance and gets the most out of the stretch).

7) Hold the position for two minutes as you breathe easily.

8) Continuing from the previous position, raise the legs straight abovethe body and place the hands on the hips again to hold the body upright.

9)

Point the toes towards the sky. Breathe easily for about a minute.

10) Lower the legs slowly to the floor.

Intent: Open up the entire spine and neck, as well as theKidney and Gall Bladder Meridians.




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The Floor Stretch

1) Sit on the floor with the legs straight out at a 90-degree angle toeach other.

2) While exhaling, gently bend the waist downward over the left legwhile reaching for your toes.

3) Place your nose on or below the left knee. Breathe easily for aminute.

4) While inhaling, raise yourself back up to the sitting position.

5)

Repeat the same posture, but this time over the right leg.

6) Then, in the same position, exhale as you bend forward as far as youcomfortably can straight out in front of you.

7) With both hands reach out and grab the bottoms of your feet.

8) Breathe easily for one minute.

9) Inhale as you raise yourself up easily to the sitting position.

10) Perform three full repetitions.

Intent: Open up the neck and spine, as well as the KidneyMeridians.

Look Backwards

1) In the same sitting position with your legs straight out in front of you, raise the right knee up to your chest.

2) With the left hand reach around the knee twisting towards the right.




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3) Twist the torso and look as far backwards as you comfortably canwhile reaching with the right hand as far around the back of the body aspossible. Use the right hand to balance you, if needed.

4) Hold the posture for a minute while breathing easily.

5) Straighten back out and repeat the posture this time to the left.

6) Perform two full repetitions.

Intent: Open up the neck, shoulders and spine, as well as the LiverMeridians.

Circle the Moon

1) Lying on the floor, place your hands along your sides.

2) Raise the legs about eighteen inches off of the floor.

3) While keeping the legs straight and using the toes as your guide,slowly draw a circle in one direction (building up to one minute to drawthe entire circle).

4) Now slowly draw the same circle going in the other direction.

5) Gently lower the legs back to the floor.

Intent: Strengthen the Stomach, Thigh and Back.

The Serpent – Stretch the Spine

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push-ups), use your arms to lift the body upwards.

2) Look upwards (the head facing towards the sky) while keeping yourpelvic area on the floor.

3) Continue to easily stretch the neck upwards (as far back as youcomfortably can) in an attempt to look straight upwards.

4) Open the mouth and stretch the tongue out.

5) Hold the posture for one minute. Breathe normally.

6) Lower yourself slowly to the floor.

7) Perform two full repetitions.

Intent: Open up the entire spine and neck, as well as the KidneyMeridians.

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Allow the Qi to Flow

1) Roll over so you are lying on your back.

2) Close your eyes and breathe easily for two minutes as you focus on

relaxing your entire body.

3) Sense the energy flowing from the top of the head to the bottoms of thefeet and out to the fingertips.

Intent: Allow the Qi (energy) to flow through the Meridians (channels).

Still Qigong (Meditation)

1) Sit up with your back straight. Cross your legs comfortably in front of you. Interlace your fingers and allow them to rest on your lap.

2) Breathe comfortably into your abdomen throughout the entire practice.

3) Close your eyes and begin to calm your mind. If a thought enters in,release it lightly and refocus on your breathing.

4) Begin to count from one to one hundred with each breath (inhale andexhale) being one count.

5) If you lose count at any time, start over again at one.

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7) Sit there for one additional minute and enjoy the peace and relaxation.

8) Get up slowly.

Intent: Provide deep, healing rest for the muscles, joints and organs, as

well as allowing the energy to flow through the opened Meridians.

Note: If sitting in a chair, slide forward keeping your spine straightso that your back isn’t touching the back of the chair.

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1. Stand with the feet shoulder-width apart, the knees slightly bent. The feetshould be exactly parallel. The back should be straight and the entire bodyrelaxed and comfortable as possible. The toes should grip the earth (floor)Imagine the heels are pressing into the ground. This will cause the arch offoot to lift slightly helping to draw the Qi up from the earth into the legs.

2. While maintaining the posture, let the arms swing freely forward and backwin an easy, natural motion. Do not allow the body to sway as you perform movement. Practice about 50 repetitions, gradually increasing the number

movements each day until you can comfortably perform the movement for minutes.

3. As you reach the end of this portion of the practice, allow the swinging motto become smaller and smaller until the arms are resting naturally at yoursides. Release the toes so the feet can relax. Stand for a moment andexperience the warmth (or tingling sensation) throughout various part of yobody.

4. Bring your hands up until they form a rounded circle in front of your chest (

thought holding a giant Qi ball) with the elbows slightly lower than the wrisand the shoulders completely relaxed. While holding this position, becomeaware of (lightly focus on) your breath. If needed, count each breath cycle(inhale and exhale). This position stabilizes the Qi and prepares it for heali

5. Hold an image in your mind of the recipient of the Qi (energy) and begin torelease the Qi into them using a sending motion with the arms and hands (if releasing a dove into the air). End the practice with a positive affirmation

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"Y ou are not here merely to make a living.

You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish

yourself if you forget the errand."

Woodrow Wilson

Postures, stretches and movements that you can use after youpractice to help keep the Qi flow ing, improve your health, strethe muscles, and loosen the joints.

Note: In each of these exercises breathe normally and easily.

1. Improve the Lungs: Sitting on the front third of a chair raise the arms to the front of thechest with the palms facing out.Curl the fingers into a fist with the thumbs inside. Make certain the aare touching. Follow the movement of the arms with your eyes.Raise the arms directly up in front of you until they are above the heaAllow the arms to spread out to the sides and back keeping the headfacing upward.Pull the arms down and back using the back muscles to lock them in.

Continue to face upwards.Hold the posture for a moment and then reverse the motion until thearms are back in front of you and you are facing forward.The breathing should be as follows – As you reach upwards breathe inand think "absorb the healing Qi into the body." As you raise your armand bring them forward breathe out and think "release all sick Qi,negative energy and waste." [10 times]

2. Open the Spleen, Liver and Kidneys:

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Standing with the feet shoulder width apart, raise the hands up in froof the chest with the left palm facing upward and the right hand facindownward.Keeping the palms about 3 or 4 inches apart rotate the hips and armsupwards and to the right.Have the hands end up above the shoulder (ear height). The palmsshould now be next to the ear with the right palm facing outward and

the left palm facing the ear.Hold the posture for a moment while looking over the shoulder.Return to the start position. Repeat the posture, but this time to theleft, first rotate the palms so that now the left palm is now facing dowand the right palm is facing up.The breathing should be as follows – As you rotate to the side in andthink "absorb the healing Qi into the body." As you lower your arms bto the front breathe out and think "release all sick Qi, negative energand waste." [10 times]

3. Comb your Hair: Sit on the front third of the chair.Rub your palms together 18 times.Using your fingers as a comb, run your fingers through your hair fromthe front to the back of the head. [10 times]

4. Sound the Heavenly Drum: This massage will give you a blooming face and sparkling eyes.Cup your hands over the ears. Place your index fingers on your middfingers.Using the middle fingers as a pivot point, flick your index fingers dowon the back of you heard - gently hitting the two energy points (Yuzhand Tianzhu).Focus on Qi flowing into the ears and every brain cell.Your ears should be firmly covered by your palms, and you will hear asonorous "drommmmm....drommmmm" sound (Heaven’s Drums).[Perform 18 to 36 times]

5. Awaken the Mind: Place your palms over the ears and pull the palms awaquickly (popping the ears). [10 times]

6. Skull Massage: Using the fingertips, gently tap the fingers all around the

skull, face and throat.7. Massage the Kidneys:

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Press the palms against the kidneys for several minutes visualizinghealing Qi flowing into and through every cell in both kidneys. (If yohave kidney stones, visualize the Qi breaking down and dissolving thestones) Now, verbalize an affirmation, e.g., "All anger and fear isexpelled from both kidneys and the body NOW", and/or, "My kidneys free of any sickness, disease, sick-Qi, negative energy, waste, toxins,and infections." (Note: Anger and fear are the primary causes of kid

related disorders)Rub the palms up and down 18 times over each kidney.Keeping your hands on the kidneys, raise yourself back up to a sittingposition (on your calf muscles). At the same time look upwards towathe sky. Tell yourself that the kidneys are now healthy, strong andfunctioning normally.Practice this posture at least once a day.

8. Stretch the Body: While lying on the floor, stretch the arms above the heStretch the toes downward and upward holding each stretch for a few seco

[10 times]9. Circle the Moon: While lying on the floor raise the feet and legs off of the floor.Using the toes slowly draw a circle in one direction (building up to onminute to draw the entire circle).Now draw the same circle going in the other direction.

10. Foot Claps: While lying on the floor bend your knees so that the soles of thfeet are touching together. Slowly clap the feet together. [36 to 100 times]

11. Strengthen the Abdominal Muscles: While lying on the floor bring the knees up to the chest in front of youBreathing in stretch the legs out straight about one foot above the floHold the posture for a few seconds.Bring the knees back up to the chest breathing out. [10 times]

12. The "Plow":Preparation for The Plow - While lying on the floor raise the legs straiabove the body and use the hands to hold the body upright. Point thetoes towards the sky. Breathe easily for about a minute.The Plow - Continuing with the previous posture bring the feet over thtop of the head keeping them straight with the toes pointed. Allow th

toes to touch the floor in front of your head (again keeping the legsstraight). Hold the position for two minutes as you breathe easily.Ending The Plow - Continuing from the previous posture raise the legstraight above the body and use the hands to hold the body upright.Point the toes towards the sky. Breathe easily for about a minute.Slowly lower the legs back to the floor.

13. Stretch the Leg Muscles: While sitting on the floor with the legs straight at a 90-degree angle teach other bend the waist downward over the left leg.




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Place your nose on or below the left knee. Breathe easily for a minuteRaise yourself back up to the sitting position.Repeat the same posture, but this time over the right leg.Then, in the same position bend forward as far as you can.Reach out and grab the bottoms of your feet. Breathe easily for oneminute.Raise yourself up easily to the sitting position.

14. Stretch the Back Muscles: In the same sitting position, but this time your legs are stretched outfront of you.Bend forward as far as you can.Reach out and grab the bottoms of your feet (or as far as comfortablypossible).Breathe easily for one minute.Raise yourself up easily to the sitting position.

15. Open up the Liver:

In the same sitting position, raise the right knee up into your chest.With the left hand reach around the knee twisting towards the right.Look as far back as you can while reaching with the right hand as fararound the body as possible.Hold the posture for a minute while breathing easily.Straighten back out and repeat the posture this time to the left.

16. The Serpent: Lying on your stomach with your palms down (like you will be doingpush ups), lift the body upwards with the head facing towards the skyKeeping your pelvic area on the floor, stretch the head as far back asyou can in an attempt to look straight upwards.Open the mouth and stretch the tongue out.Hold the posture for one minute. Lower yourself slowly to the floor.[Repeat three times]

17. Relax: Roll over so you are lying on your back. Breathe easily for two minuas you relax your entire body. Sense the Qi flowing from the top of the heato eh bottoms of the feet and to the fingertips.

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Quality versus Quantity P ractice

: Is it more important to practice Qigong more often or to make certain that theractice is a quality one?

C: Quantity comes first. Quantity (the amount of time and frequency of practice

ads to quality after a time. Keep practicing and the quality will come.

Surface Qi and I nternal Organ Qi

: What is the difference between PQQD and Meridian Qigong?

C: PQQD facilitates you to gain and integrate external energies quickly into youody. These energies are located on the surface level of the body.

eridian Qigong facilitates the opening up of the deeper internal organs' energiesou are using Qi to create activity instead of using the muscles. If you haveeridians that have not opened yet, use the Twelve Forms Meridian Qigong to opem.

Improving the Meridian Qigong Practice

C: When you practice Meridian Qigong, pay attention to your palms and fingerps. The purpose of using the postures is to make the Qi flow from the beginninge meridian to the end. When standing, have all ten toes grip the ground – for t

ame reason.

hen you practice PQQD and La Qi-Qwan Qi, do the same thing. When pushing aulling pay attention to the fingertips. Grab and release the Qi. Grip the floor witour toes. Both actions will help open the channels.

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hen a meridian channel opens, analyze the posture and sensations you arexperiencing. Remember how the channel was opened and attempt to repeat therocess the next time you practice to assure all the channels eventually open. Beatient – the amount, quality and length of practice time, the location where youractice, and your current emotional state are all factors in increasing the qualityour Qi flow.

se La Qi- Qwan Qi and palm flapping to facilitate, maintain and smooth out thepening of your channels.

rior to beginning each posture, tap your fingers or run your palms along theeridian - about one-inch above the skin - from the entry to the exit point.

Using Your Mind to Guide Qi

: Should I attempt to guide the energy during PQQD?

C: Do not use the mind to guide or push energy. Use the body to condition theind, body and spirit. Simply allow the Qigong form and posture to guide the

nergy flow. If the channel opens, it opens. Allow nature to take its own course.

elease your thoughts when you practice. If your mind wanders or your mindttaches itself to a thought, gently tell yourself to release the thought.

Improving Leg Strength

: My legs are weak. I have difficulty standing or walking. Is there anything I can build up my leg strength?

C: The primary ways to strengthen the legs are:

Increase the length of time you practice Triple Means Standing Meditative

Qigong (TSMQ).Lower yourself down further on your knees during TSMQ.Practice "wall squatting."Practice feet La Qi – begin at 100 and increase the number.Practice Qigong walking.Soak your feet once a day in warm water. While soaking, send Qi down intothe legs and feet.




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While walking, visualize energy is being pulled up through the heels into thlegs. At the same time visualize Qi is being pulled down through the top of head into the body. Push out waste energy through the balls of the feet.

ith any of these, do not over exert yourself.

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I mproving the TSMQ Practice

: In TSMQ, you tell us to pull the energy into the body from the head, the feet ae palms. I do not feel anything when I practice. Am I doing something wrong?

C: When you meditate become mindful of your breathing. Open up your senses

ense the energy flow into and through your body.

Pull the Qi into the top of your head and guide it down to the Lower Dan TiPull the Qi up through your feet and guide it into the Lower Dan Tian.Pull the Qi in through your palms into the Lower Dan Tian.

the palms, feet and top of head are cool, it means that external Qi is beinghanneled into the body. If these areas are warm, it means that it is internal Qi tbeing used.

Feeling Heat in the Low er Dan Tian

: After I eat, my Lower Dan Tian becomes very warm. Is this okay?

C: Yes, it means the digestive system is working well. It is very efficient. Your fbeing transformed into energy. When this happens, gently guide the warmth ue back to the back of the head and then bring it around to the top and front. T

ently guide it back down the front to the Lower Dan Tian. Allow the energy to ciasily and comfortably around you – you have formed a "little universe."

Practicing Qigong w ith a Partner

: Are there some Qigong forms that I can practice with my spouse?

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ith a partner. When two energy systems (people) practice Qigong together theyeate more power than when just one individual practices. The energy systemseory states that rearranging the parts creates more than the total sum of its

arts. Thus, 1+1 does not necessarily equal 2. Try these three forms and enjoy tharing of each other’s Qi.

ock back and forth on the floor.

With your partner facing you on the floor, hold each other’s hands and placthe soles of your feet together. The Laogong and Bubbling Springs cavitiesshould be touching. Gently pull your partner towards you and breathe in.Release your breath as your partner pulls you towards him/her.This movement will create a rocking motion.Practice this for at least five minutes.

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Both should sit on the floor in a meditative posture with their backs touchinBreathe in each other’s Qi through your backs. Pull the Qi up into the headyou breathe it in.Gently exhale allowing the Qi to flow down the front, through the Lower DaTian and back out through your back into the other person.Practice this for 15-20 minutes.This practice will help open up the back and Tu meridians.

ush and pull Qi into your partner.

Start by standing a little more than arm’s length apart facing each other.One person will be the receiver. This person should just relax, close the eyand open up the senses.The other person performs La Qi-Qwan Qi (LQQQ) on the receiver. This pershould slowly push Qi into and pull Qi out of the other person.The receiver should verbally respond as he/she senses the Qi.After five or ten minutes, the roles should be reversed with the receiver noperforming the LQQQ.When you push in – add in the thought that you are pushing in therapeutic(healing) energy. Push the Qi into and also through the other person’s bodyWhen you pull the Qi out, gently add the thought you are pulling out stagnenergy (Qi) from the other person’s body.When you finish, add the thought, "you are healed" or "it is healed."

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: When is the best time for me to practice self-healing?

C: After you have practiced PQQD or La Qi-Qwan Qi, your palms are full of enernd ready for healing yourself or others. Healing others expands your Qi frequennd energy wavelength. This happens because your Qi must adjust and adopt thther person’s energy frequency and wavelength.

se your fingertips, your toes, and your palms. This also helps open up yourhannels (meridians). A Universal Law: "The more you give (energy) the moreenergy) you receive."

ey point – do not use your own Qi to heal others. Gently and simply tune in to tniversal energy that surrounds you and channel that energy to the other personealing yourself is usually the easiest since you are already compatible with yourwn Qi.






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Performing Self-Healing after an I njury

: I just fell and broke my leg today. When can I start the process of self-healing

C: Do not practice Qigong or La Qi - Qwan Qi for 24 hours after experiencing aajor injury. Apply ice instead. Qigong increases the flow of blood (circulation)

hich could cause more bleeding and swelling.

ou can send healing Qi into the area by placing both palms on the injured area.ill; allow the energy to flow gently into the injured area. Gently send a healingought into the injury. Keep the thought light and natural. Don't try to impose

our will on the injured area. Keep it simple and natural.

Becoming Mindful

C: It is important that as you develop your Qi (energies) that you become moreindful. Effective Qigong is the integration of the mind, body and spirit into one

nergy system. There are four steps in developing your mindfulness.

Step 1: Gain control of your mind.Lengthen your attention span. While meditating or practicing PQQD - count200 without losing count (each inhale and exhale counts as one). If your mwanders or you lose count, start over again. Once you gain control of your

own mind, your body will follow.Develop discipline. The goal is to integrate the mind, body and spirit. Your"will" (thought) needs to become law to your body. You must be honest wityourself. If you are thinking about doing something, you must have thediscipline to do it - and stick to it. If you mind, body and spirit are to everintegrate, you body must know your thoughts are sincere. In this way, if yomind thinks it, your body must honor your thoughts.





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Practice visualization. Close your eyes. Visualize the environment around yLook at the room or office around you. Close the eyes and count the numbof windows in the room. Recount the pictures hanging on the walls ordecorations in the room. Attempt to be a detailed as possible in yourrecounting of the room. Open the eyes and take inventory. If you missed alot, repeat the exercise.Step 2: Use your body to help master your mind.

Practice Qigong breathing.Listen to your body - including your internal organs.Upgrade your energy through meditation and PQQD.Engage in internal and external energy exchanges.Step 3: Open up your spiritual side.Integrate Qigong into your belief system.See the "good of God" in everything. If you can see the good in anyexperience, you are seeing things clearly. If you can't, look again.Step 4: Synchronize and integrate all three steps above into your daily life

hen practicing self-healing, do not force it - do not be willful. Allow nature to tas own healing course. Be patient - the healing will happen when it happens.

Seeing Reality

: I often end up living in the past - past fears, frustrations, resentments, etc. Me often appears to be an internal battle of wills. One side recognizes the probles real and needing a solution while the other side recognizes this problem as anusion only created by my thoughts.

C: There are three different stages in the development of a Qigongonsciousness.

The first stage sees the mountain (the reality) and wants to level it.The second stage sees the mountain as an illusion and attempts to avoid itThe third stage sees the mountain as a mountain again. Although the realitthe mountain along with the world is constantly changing - from moment tmoment. Nothing is permanent. The person living in the environment of thmountain still needs to synchronize with the mountain (reality), appreciateand deal with it.




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Qigong Breathing

: My mind wanders a lot during meditation. Should I use a mantra to still theoughts?

C: Not necessarily. First try using Lower Dan Tian breathing (Qigong Breathing)

hen meditating. When you inhale, allow the stomach to pop out. When you exhlow your stomach to be pulled in (contract).

here are different methods to help the practitioner to move into a Qigong Statene can count the breaths. Using a mantra is another. If you can concentrate an

each peace, you really do not have to count or do anything to occupy your mindeach a Qigong State.

et nature take its own course. Make this type of breathing a part of your daily li

will facilitate your own Qi (energy) to flow all day long.

nly use a mantra or count your breath when you mind is unstable. If you getustrated, however, and you cannot calm the mind, you should not practice Qigot that moment. Consider it as a red light. Take a walk or do something else untiour energies calm down.

Connecting with Spirit Energy

: During my practice today I became an observer of the universe around me. I ow see the aura surrounding most everything now. Sometimes if the object isoving, I can only see the aura for a moment before the remaining traces of enessipate into the universe.

C: Congratulations. You are moving into a higher level of Qigong. After lookingside at yourself, you are now able to look outside. You are connecting with

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the environment and the Ultimate. Your attitude has changed to be more andore positive. You are starting to see the "big picture" now. It is good and

mportant that your mind and energy are no longer attached to your health issuea great step in your personal development and energy transformation.

A bedtime Qigong Practice

: Is it possible to gain the benefits of Qigong when sleeping?

C: Yes, most certainly. After you get into bed, kick-start the Qi by flexing yourrms, fingers, legs and toes. Mentally kick on the Qi. Pilot the Qi (energy) to allarts of the body. Start at the Upper Dan Tian and guide Qi all the way to thengers and toes.

hen you have finished guiding the Qi, tell yourself that while you are sleeping y

i will continue to flow through the entire body (meridians, blood vessels, musclessue and nerves) until you wake up in the morning. Your last thought should beffirmation that when you wake in the morning you will feel energized, refreshedealthy and strong.

Performing Arm La Qi

C: Arm La Qi increases the level of your Qi. It is a Level II exercise. Use it as aansition exercise after you have practiced PQQD or Meridian Qigong. Practiced

egularly, your energy will increase to a level that you can send Qi out and genernough Qi to engage in other advanced training.

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart.Raise your hands out from your sides to a 45-degree angle.Palms should face down with fingers facing forward.Breathe normally - do not attempt to visualize anything.Shrug the shoulders up and squeeze the shoulder blades inward as you arepulling up.Pull and push the Qi through the arms instead of the palms.Release the Qi out of the palms.Start with 50 and gradually build up to 1,000 or more.

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The Best Time to Practice

: Is there a best time to practice PQQD?

C: It is more important to practice regularly than to practice at a specific time. etween the hours of 11:00 PM and 1:00 AM is when Yin is being transformed in

ang. Your Yang energy is being revitalized at this time. During the transformatioeriod you might experience a lot of energy flowing. If the energy running througour channels (meridians) reaches a blockage, the Qi will build up and generate t heat.

this happens, allow the Qi to work on the blockage naturally. If it becomesncomfortable and you experience some pain or soreness, or the blockage doesnpen up, use your fingers and lightly circle around the blocked area sending in Qext, send a gentle, healing thought into the blocked area. Visualize the blockag

eing opened up. Release the blockage by piloting the Qi down and out through talls of the feet. Observe and appreciate the healing process.

Cleansing your Anger

C: Before you can be totally free, you must cleanse yourself of anger andesentment. There are six steps to this practice.

Step 1 - Don't try to repress the anger. Accept the anger as reality.Step 2 - Acknowledge the anger. Attempt to understand why it exists. Ex: part of my family heritage? Is it loss of control?Step 3 - Forgive yourself, your spouse, your parents, your co-workers,whoever.Step 4 - Transform the anger's energy into something positive.Step 5 - Acknowledge your talents and capabilities that will allow you toovercome these limitations.Step 6 - Transform the negative energy to positive Qi. See your holistic(spiritual) self.

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"Learning to love life is the basis of all meditation"

Quiet is the basis for all Qigong practice. Quiet water is crystclear, quiet people have clarity of mind. In modern society, tseven conditions that cause disease are: Joy, Anger, Anxiety

xcessive Pensiveness, Sadness, Fear, and Shock. Too muchnger can cause loss of Yin energy, too much joy can cause loss of Yang energy.nger makes Qi rise and affects the liver. Joy slows Qi down and affects the hearnxiety and Pensiveness knot Qi and affect the spleen. Sadness dissolves Qi andffects the lungs. Fear makes Qi descend and affects the kidney. Shock scatters

nd affects the kidneys and heart.

any of these conditions persist for a long time, it causes stagnation of Qi andood, creating malfunction of the body and disease such as cancer, hypertensioneart disease, stroke, diabetes, and so on.

aoist and Buddhist meditations are used to preserve one’s health throughovements developed over the long history of Chinese Qigong. Taoist meditatione practice of breath control to get more energy to flow through the Xiao Zhou T

he yin and yang meridians) and Da Zhou Tian meridians (the twelve organeridians), eventually to keep healthy and to have a long life. The Buddhisteditation is the practice of mind control to brighten people’s lives and to gainisdom. So the practice of Taoist and Buddhist meditation together will result in

mproved physical and mental health, gaining new wisdom, and breaking off greend foolish expectations; and finally, liberating one’s life from upset and sorrow.

meditation, controlling the breath, the mind and the position of the body ismportant. Controlling the breath, practicing breathing is the way to save energy

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hich the ancients called "Tu Na". There are many types of controlled breathingractice: abdominal, counter abdominal, stop and close, and fetus breathing. Ineditation practice, breathing will be slower, deeper, longer and more even; it

eems to appear and disappear.

he highest level of breath control is fetus breathing, just like the baby in theother’s belly. In old times, the Qigong Masters had these comments about

reathing practice: "Breathing as a baby in mother’s belly, heart as sincere as aaby; the Yin and Yang are in balance; the heavens and earth are one. Breathingut gently, breathing in unbrokenly… by and by, energy manifestations will appethe third eye (upper dantian). Fetus breathing restores to the original state –

verything returns to the root, the universe." This is the ancient meditationrocedure; the physical body is totally relaxed and peaceful, making the body anpirit completely harmonious.

odern scientific researchers point out that breathing more deeply, slowly, more

venly and longer breaths can increase the oxygen intake of the body. In turn, thells get enough oxygen and can improve the body’s metabolism, making the celealthier. They found with x-ray machines that when doing meditation, theaphragm and breathing system moves 3-4 times more than normal, thus

mproving lung function. Also, large blood vessels and heart have been movedore, thus enhancing heart function and helping prevent hardening of the arterie

he abdominal organs also were massaged internally, thus preventing problems e stomach, intestines, liver and gall bladder.

he "Tao De Ching", authored by Lau Tze some 2,500 years ago, said, "make theind as sincere as a baby". This means the practice of meditation can help us

chieve the highest level of anything, such as kindness, unselfishness, equality,enerosity, and spiritual attainment. It can help the bad Qi to exit the body andeep good health. It can also help the essence of energy (Qi) enter the body to bp the organs. Proper breathing helps a person to avoid diseases, vexation, anxiend weakness. If the energy increases and the bad energy leaves the body, we cxpect long life and total health.

ster Wan has studied and taught Qigong for 30 years in China and was a featured Master in the television documentary "Qigocient Chinese Healing for the 21st Century" airing on PBS. He operates the Red Cross International Traditional Chinese Medic

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"Embrace the silence"

The first step in the practice of Qigong is to maintain a correctposture. It is important that the posture is natural and relaxeas to allow for smooth breathing and to help lead the mind intrelaxed and quiet state. Each posture naturally has differentphysiological characteristics and therefore will have a differenthealing effect on the body according to the needs of thepractitioner.

The most common postures are:

ormal Sitting: Sit upright on a chair, feet flat on the ground, legs slightly apand torso at right angles to the thighs. Let the eyes and mouth rest gently closeith the tongue lightly placed on the upper palate. Assume a slight, unforced sm

ross-Legged: Sit upright on a hard bed or platform. Legs should be crossedaturally with the hands resting in front of the lower abdomen.

alf-Lotus: Sit upright on a firm bed or platform. The left foot rests on the righigh. The right foot is under the left knee. Rest the hands on the knees.

upine: Lie on one's back on a firm bed, with a low pillow. The upper body andgs should be straight. Arms should rest comfortably at one's sides.

deways Lying: Lie on one's side on a firm bed, with a low pillow. The upperody is straight and the legs are slightly bent. Rest the upper hand on the hip awer hand, palm up, on the pillow.

tanding: Stand erect, feet parallel and apart at about shoulder width with toesointing slightly inward. Bend knees slightly, hold in the chest and with the armanging comfortably at the sides, raise the forearms so that they are parallel to toor in front of you about one foot apart. Palms can face down, up or towards ether. Keep the fingers separated and curved as if lightly holding a ball. Eyes aouth are lightly closed with the tongue touching the upper palate. Place a natuight smile on the face.

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Walking: Stand quietly for about two to three minutes. Take a pace forward we left foot. The heel should touch first; the body and hands swaying to the righ

s you move forward. Breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth.hen the weight is fully on the left foot, take a step forward with the right foot

body swaying to the left this time). The palms should be parallel to the floor wie fingers facing forward. The palms "collect Qi" as the arms swing forward andelease Qi" as they swing backwards.


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Clearing The Mind

Have a mind that is open to everything and attached to nothin

Entering a quiet state of mind.

Another basic skill used in mastering Qigong is how to concentrate

and regulate one's mental activity so as to enter a quiet, meditatistate. Much of the success of a Qigong practice depends on the leof peace and quietness one can attain. This entering a quiet staterefers to a settled and peaceful state of mind that is free of thoughts. All awareness of external stimuli is there by reduced, e

the point that the practitioner's sense of position and weight are lost, until oneeaches a state where the person is conscious yet not conscious, aware yet notware. In this way, the cerebral cortex enters a quiet state.

ost people find it difficult to enter into such a quiet place - being frequentlysturbed by extraneous thoughts. With patience and perseverance peach of min

an gradually be attained.

here are five common methods used to help enter such a state.

Fixing the Mind: The mind concentrates on a point on the body, mostcommonly the "Dan Tian". When concentrating the practitioner must rid onmind of all extraneous thoughts. Do not over-concentrate - instead remainrelaxed and natural, keeping one's thoughts at the point, yet not stuck theFollowing the Breath: Here one concentrates on the breath - essentiallythe undulation of the abdominal area while breathing. Do not attempt to

control the breath. Practice until a quiet state is reached where the breathand mind are united.Counting the Breath: One inhalation and one exhalation count as onebreath. Silently count each breath until one can count to 200 without themind wandering - your ears hear nothing, your eyes see nothing, and thereare no extraneous thoughts.Silent Reciting: Words or phrases are recited in the mind. They should bsimple so the practitioner can enter a quiet state. One can, for instance,recite the words "relax", "quiet", or "one." Others use a mantra, such as"OM." Any of these have proved to be of great help in calming the mind.

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Listening to the Breath: Use your ears to actually listen to yourrespiration. It is best to reach the stage at which one cannot actually hearone's breathing, and so by attempting and concentrating to hear when onecannot, it aids the process of entering a quiet state.

o begin with, the practitioner may practice on "fixing the mind." Then, once theerson is comfortable, gradually turn to "following the breath" and "listening to treath." Or, one may choose to stay with "fixing the mind."


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"Wisdom is avoiding all thoughts that can weaken you"

Triple-Means Standing Meditative Qigong (TSMQ) - This form iespecially good for developing self-discipline aimed at promotingholistic health.

TSMQ is known as "still Qigong" because one stands in a meditativeposture for 20-30 minutes. The practice starts with a simplemovement where the person adjusts their posture to "kick-start" the

ow within the body. Then the person stills the mind.

is called Triple-Means because this posture pilots the incoming Qi (energies) ine lower Dan Tian (between the navel and the Mingmen) from three locations

mean positions) on the body. (1) Top of the crown (Heaven's Gate). (2) The alms (Laogong cavities). (3) The soles (balls) of the feet (Yongquan cavities).

egin by raising your arms outward from the sides to above the head and formraying palms. Slowly lower your arms down the front of the body with your midngers pointing up and the thumbs about one fist length from the body. Lower yands to your navel. Gradually separate your palms, with fingertips slightlyuching, as if holding a rice bowl next to the navel.

owly lower your body as far as you comfortably can without the knees extendinver your toes. Keep your feet flat on the ground without exerting much force other side of the soles. Keep the knees relaxed and slightly pointing inward. Rae groin area (Huiyin). Keep your back vertical with the floor. You will feel like

ou are sitting down, yet not sitting. Relax your shoulders and drop your elbowshile keeping your arms slightly outward from the sides.

elax your wrists and cup your palms as thought you are holding a rice bowl ovee navel. Visualize that there is another rice bowl inside your body just inside y

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avel. Suspend your head as if it is hanging from the ceiling.

elax. Inhale. While inhaling, visualize and sense the Qi (energy) flowing into tody through the three mean positions (down through the top of the head, uprough the soles of the feet, and in through the palms). Allow the Qi to flow int

nd fill the lower Dan Tian.

hile exhaling, visualize and sense the old and sick internal Qi (energies) flow ourough the same three mean positions (crown, palms and feet).

the beginning until mental discipline (attention span) has been achieved, theerson should mentally count to themselves. Every breath (inhale and exhale) isne count. Attempt to count to 200 without interruption. Any time a thoughtnters the mind and the count is lost, gently pull it back and start to count all ovgain beginning at one.

hen the person counts to 200, the person may intuitively ask him/herself: (1)ho am I? (2) Where did I come from? (3) Why am I here? (4) What is my

urpose in life? If there is a health concern, the person can ask, "What was theause of my health issue (or disease)? What must I do to heal myself?" Or, simontinue to meditate (enjoying the silence) to increase the silent space (time)etween each thought to promote your health, improve mental stability, andcrease your potentialities.

hen a person can count to 200 regularly without the mind wandering, he/she is

eady to move on to a more advanced practice.


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Qigong Breathing

"One aims through practice to change from breathing in the chest toabdominal breathing, thus developing one's respiration from 'shallow a

restless' to 'deep and calming'."

Proper breathing is an important strategy and technique in the Qigo

practice. It is also a technique that has to be practiced daily until itbecomes natural (a way of life). Proper breathing can calm the minlower blood pressure, and provide other benefits to the mind andbody. Mastering Qigong breathing is the key to improving andmaintaining your health.

hrough proper abdominal breathing, lung capacity can be improved promoting trculation of oxygen in the blood, massaging the internal abdominal organs, andelping digestion and assimilation of food.

igong breathing in this section refers to the "mindful" gathering of the energy turrounds you (Kun Yen Qi) and storing that energy within the abdomen (Lower an). Breathing cleanses the body of old and sick energies and replaces them wositive, healing energy. This technique is used for energy cultivation (the buildif energy within the body for self or external healing).

igong breathing is also used to open up the Heaven's Gate and the Third Eye.

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reparation: Relax (whether sitting or standing) - take a deep breath, hold thareath for a few seconds, release the breath and mentally tell yourself to relax.epeat this three or four times.

nhaling: First and foremost, become mindfully aware of your breathing. Genthale (slowly and quietly) guiding your breath into the abdomen (Lower Dan Tia

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eel your abdomen expand as the Qi fills up your stomach. Visualize and feel Vitnergy (Kun Yen Qi) being transported into your body cleansing and healing it. Iou have a health issue, visualize your breath transporting the energy (Qi) into yody - traveling to the targeted area. See the healing Qi replacing the sick cells,lling the virus, or repairing the injured bones or tissue.

xhale: Gently exhale (slowly and quietly) using your abdominal muscles to gu

e air out of your Lower Dan Tian. As you exhale, be mindful that you are riddie body of old, negative and sick energy (Qi). If you have a particular disease,

ently focus your mind on pushing out the sick energy. Use your mind and brea transport it into the surrounding environment. Sometimes it is helpful tosualize the exhaled breath as a dark cloud.

s you exhale, sense tension, stress, fear, anxiety, frustration, anger, pain, sicknnd disease leaving your mind and body.

eel your mind become calm and your body more relaxed. Sense your spirit beg soar as the Vital Energy expands outward from the Lower Dan Tian to fill the

ntire body. Understand that all 75 trillion cells are now energized and the entireody is being healed.

ontinue breathing this way for twenty to thirty minutes.


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Healing Sounds

Qigong sound therapy is another effective means to help improvespecific health related issues.

The benefits of healing sounds.

Sound/vibration enters into the organs.Sound helps to move Qi throughout the body.

o, while the sounds physically vibrate the organs and cavities (cranial/nasal,

bdominal, etc.), they also open and move Qi through the associated meridians aessels - strengthening and regulating them. The sounds make our system moretegrated and powerful. Approached and refined from a medical perspective,

pecific sounds can be added to Qigong to amplify and direct the movement of Q

he Qi that is developed and moved through the use of these sounds is preciouskept contained in the system by a quiet inward listening mind.

nstructions:

Take a deep abdominal breath and make the sound indicated in the tablebelow while exhaling. Inhaling is entering, bring Qi into the organs and DaTian. It seals the apertures - closing in and guarding the Qi. Exhaling isexiting and opening the gates, flowing Qi throughout the body as you makethe sound.Each sound may be repeated from one to three times.Practice these sounds daily for optimum results.These sounds can be practiced standing, walking, sitting or lying downdepending upon your condition and needs.

Health Issue Sound

or balancing the entire body A E I O U

Opening up the 12 meridians YEEE YEE

Continuing the opening process HONG HON

or the lungs AH AH

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or the ears N N

or the sinuses and head HUM HU

or the heart HA HA

or the nasal passages and sinuses MA MA

or the kidneys HENG HEN

or the jaw (migraine and tension

eadaches)YA YI

or the liver SHHHH SHH

or the stomach (indigestion, heartburn,

bnormal appetite, etc.)HUH HU

or the spleen MERRR MER

xplanation of the Sounds:

AH": Lungs - Make it quietly with or without a tone. It helps the lung "take in ew and expel the old", as well as smoothing Qi in its meridian.

HA": Heart - It is quiet and without tone. This sound regulates the yin and yaf the heart and clears heat. Its motion brings water energy up the ren meridian

alance the heart's fire and then expels heat out through the mouth with thexhale. It is useful to combine the "HA" with the sound "HENG" (kidneys), toalance these two important systems.

HENG": Kidneys - This sound is short and sharp. It creates a strong downwarovement of Qi, to fill the kidneys and lower Dan Tian, building the essences.haling - sealing the body - forcefully say "HENG" - there should be a slight reco

t the end of the sound as the Qi enters the Dan Tian.

HU" and "MER": Stomach and Spleen - These organs work together to transfood into acquired (post-natal) Qi and make it available to the other organs. The

HU" sound is toned or silent and involves a stretching open of the middle Dan Ti absorb the Qi and then a downward motion to push the Qi into the stomach. Tpleen dislikes moisture, and the "MER" sound should be strong, deep and resont almost sounds like a cow). The sound should shake the dampness from thepleen, and ascend and spread the Qi outward.




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SHHHH" (XU): Liver - This sound is fine, smooth and soft - lowering and cleare heat. Liver Qi tends to rise, become stagnant and disrupt the body's free floi when it is unbalanced.

YEEE": Opening up of the twelve meridians - Make a clear and long tone. Thebration should reach the head and toes, opening the spinal passages and entere brain and kidneys.

HONG": Continuing to open the meridians - Create a long, strong shaking andbration through the entire body, opening and flowing all the meridians -

onnecting them to the earth's Qi. The sound is a low guttural rumbling creatingotating and shaking around the vertical center-line of the torso, extending from enter to the extremities.





Wisdom Qigong

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Wisdom Qigong

"What we do today, right now, will have an accumulated effecton all of our tomorrows"

Alexandra Stoddard

so know n as Pun Qi Quan Ding (Lift Qi up and push Qi down) - it is consideredgeneralist" Qigong. This exercise is especially good for maintaining andmproving your mental, physical and spiritual health.

Warm-Up

reparation

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eginning Form

ession One - Lift Qi Up from the Front

ession Two - Lift Qi Up from the Sides

ession Three - Lift Qi Up from the Side-Front

nding Form

ote: These are high level descriptions of the postures and movements. Actualosture descriptions (audio, video and written instructions) are available through

ouglas Chung.

Warm-Up: (These are the minimum - see the "Warm-Up Postures" page fordditional exercises to better facilitate the Qi flow)

1. Perform 10 to 20 "Lift the Sky".2. Perform 10 to 20 "Raise the Moon".3. Perform 100+ "Arm LaQi".

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reparation:

1. Stand at attention with your feet close together and your hands hanging donaturally. Stretch your spine toward the top of the head (Baihui). Visualizethat your head is touching the blue sky above. Tilt your jaw toward your neand extend your tailbone towards the earth. Stretch your eyebrows towardboth sides to relax your face. Visualize that your feet have stepped through

the earth to the other side and they are touching the blue sky of China.2. Relax your head, neck, shoulders, arms, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers, che

abdomen, pelvic area, all of your internal organs (including the lungs, heartliver, kidneys, spleen, pancreas, gall bladder, urinary bladder, stomach, thelarge and small intestines, colon and other organs), hips, thighs, knees,calves, ankles, feet and toes.

3. Place your tongue on your upper palette. Look forward and through anyobstacles (building, trees, mountains, etc.) and look out to the edge of thehorizon where the ground and sky meet. Focus your sight on one point and

place your "energy-self" on the horizon. Gradually draw your eyesight (nowwith your "energy-self" and the universal Qi) back into your upper Dan-Tian(deep into the back of your head). Lift your lower eyelids to close your eyesgently. Be still and relaxed.

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f this is a group exercise, the instructor will now organize the group’s energies collective energy field to maximize the benefits of the practice.]

1. Think of the great emptiness that surrounds you. Imagine that there is nothin front of you, nothing is behind you, nothing is on your left, nothing is onyour right, and nothing but blue sky is on top of you. Your feet have steppethrough the earth to the blue sky of the other side of the earth where therestill nothingness.

2. Think of the energy field surrounding you. Think that each of us who

collectively think and work together are filled with universal energy (Kun YeQi). Visualize that your energy has merged with the energy of the ten millioother Qigong practitioners in the world. Relax and breathe in the Qi.

3. Think of the great emptiness that surrounds you. Merge your thoughts withthe Kun Yen Qi. Think of the inside of your body and bring the Kun Yen Qi iyour body. Feel the Qi entering your body in a downward spiral motion movfrom the left, to the front, to the right and to the rear. Feel that the Kun YeQi has fully filled your body system as well as the entire energy fieldsurrounding you.




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4. Meditate on the following image:

a. I am a space giant standing on the top of the earth holding up thecosmos with my two hands.

b. I am a conduit, a way for Cosmic energy to flow through to theearth and for earth’s energy to rejoin the cosmos.

c. My body is relaxed and filled up with the intelligent Qi.

d. I am tranquil and solemn. I am peaceful and respectful.e. My empty mind has transcended into the Great Void where my

mind merges with universal intelligence.f. Reflecting back upon my body, I am integrated, calm, relaxed,

peaceful and content.g. I am now ready to practice PQQD.

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eginning Form:

1. Begin with your arms at your sides and your feet shoulder width apart.2. Rotate your wrists so that your palms facing down.3. Begin by raising your little fingers forward and upward. Form yin palms (pa

facing the earth) by your body’s sides with fingers pointed forward.4. Push your palms forward by 15 degrees with the thought of pushing

(releasing) waste energy out into the earth. Then pull your palms backtowards your sides. Visualize that you are pulling (absorbing) the earth Qi

back into the lower Dan-Tian. Repeat this movement three times.5. Relax your wrists. Raise your hands forward and up visualizing that you are

raising Qi from the earth. When your hands reach the waist level, turn yourpalms toward your navel (the lower Dan-Tian) and send the Qi into it with tthought of it traveling through the navel all the way to the Mingmen (the Gof Life – the other side of the navel).

6. Turn your palms to face toward the earth (yin palms). Spread your armsslowly backwards to your sides. When you move your arms, visualize that ypalms are touching the edge of the universe. Continue to the back curving

elbows naturally. Turn your palms toward the back and send the Qi throughthe Mingmen all the way to the navel.

7. Pull back slightly and lift your lower arms to your armpits. Turn your middlefingers toward the Dabao and send the Qi into the middle Dan-Tian. At thesame time visualize that both of your middle fingers are touching inside youchest massaging the lungs and the heart.

8. Turn your palms upward and move your hands forward to shoulder height awidth. Visualize your hands extending towards the edge of the universe. Tuyour middle fingers backward so they face towards the Yintong – the spot




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between the eyebrows (the upper Dan-Tian). Send the Qi into it. Sense thmoving through the skull to the back of the head (Yuzhen).

9. Spread your arms open horizontally, moving them shoulder high along theedge of the universe to your sides. With your little fingers leading, turn youpalms to face the earth (yin palms). Continuously rotate the palms so they facing upwards (yang palms). Scoop up the Qi and raise it above your headform praying palms.

10. Raise the praying palms upward lightly without any movement of your feetVisualize that the Qi is being poured into your body from the top of your heall the way down to your feet.

11. Lower the praying palms along the body mid-line to the chest at theShenzhong. Visualize the Qi being pulled down into your body (through theeyes, nose, mouth, chin, and neck to the chest).

12. At this time you can go on to "Session One" or practice "Triple-meansStanding Meditative Qigong" before proceeding on to "Session One."

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Session One: Lift the Qi up from the front.

1. Turn the praying palms forward at shoulder level. Push your palms forward. As yfingers reach the edge of the universe, turn the praying palms into yin palms byseparating the little fingers first, then the fourth and middle fingers. Form a triangle

with your standing palms facing outward and forward. Finally, separate the index fingerand then the thumbs moving the arms outward to shoulder width with the palms facing

forward (standing palms).2. Open your Labor/Laogong cavities by popping open your palms to facilitate the energy f3. Initiating with your shoulder blades, inhale the Qi into your body by drawing back your

palms with your fingers grasping and dragging the Qi towards you. Exhale your Qi bypushing the palms forward to the edge of the universe (where your energy can mix withKun Yen Qi). End the posture with standing palms facing out in front of you. Repeat thismovement three times (or more if you wish).

4. Open your arms horizontally by 15 degrees and exhale your Qi to the edge of the univeClose your arms by 15 degrees and inhale the Qi into your body (visualizing the Kun Yefilling your entire body). Repeat the movement three times (or more if you wish).

5. Slowly spread your arms open horizontally (shoulder high) with your palms moving alon

the edge of the cosmos to the sides at shoulder level with standing palms (palms facingwith fingers pointing upwards). Initiating with your shoulder blades, inhale the Qi into ybody by drawing back your palms with your fingers dragging the Qi. Exhale the Qi bypushing your palms to the sides to the edge of the universe. Repeat the movement thretimes (or more if you wish).

6. With standing palms, raise your arms by 15 degrees as you exhale your Qi. Lower yourarms by 15 degrees and inhale the Qi into your body visualizing the Kun Yen Qi filling yoentire body. Repeat the movement three times (or more if you wish).

7. Relax your wrists and turn them into yang palms to embrace and lift the Qi upwards.Continue to lift the Qi upward above your head. Push the Qi downward into your Baihubending your fingers downward. Relax the shoulders to facilitate the Qi flow. Remain in

pushing state for one cycle of your breath (inhale and exhale). Lower your palms tocontinuously push the Qi downward into your body all the way to your feet. Guide the Qdownward along the body’s mid-line (palms are moving down the outside of your bodywhile your thought moves the Qi down the inside). As you lower your palms, continuouspush the Qi downward into your body guiding your palms down in front of the foreheadeyes, nose, mouth, neck, and chest to the navel.

8. Touch your middle fingers to your navel and send Qi into the lower Dan-Tian all the waythrough to the Mingmen.

9. Slide your middle fingers slowly along the waistline to the Mingmen continuously sendininto the lower Dan-Tian along the way.

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10. With your middle fingers, touch the Mingmen and push the Qi all the way through to thenavel.

11. Guide the Qi downward with your middle fingers passing along the buttocks, along the band outside of your legs, all the way to the heels. As you move the fingers downward, uyour thought to guide the Qi inside the bone marrow of your legs.

12. Move your fingers from the back to the front along the outside edge of your feet. Place palms on your insteps. Push your palms downward on your insteps and bend down sligto push your waste Qi into the earth. Exhale your breath. Inhale the earth’s Qi upward

into your body by arching your lower back and straightening your legs. Repeat thismovement three times.13. Remove your palms from your insteps. Reach around to the heels and with palms facin

upward pick up the earth's Qi from the ground. Guide your fingers from the heels alongoutside of your feet to the toes and then along the inside to the instep. Move your middfingers upward along the inside of the legs with your thought guiding the earth Qi upwainside your bone marrow. Move the fingers up through the ankles, calves, knees, thighsabdomen.

14. Touch your middle fingers to the navel to send Qi into the lower Dan-Tian with the thouthat the Qi reaches all the way to the Mingmen.

15. Relax and return your hands to your sides and let them hang naturally.

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Session Two: Lift the Qi up from the sides.

1. Initiating the movement at the shoulders, elevate your arms from your sides withpalms (palms facing downward) bringing them to the shoulder level.2. Initiating with your middle fingers, raise the fingers upwards. Open your

Labor/Laogong cavities by popping open your palms to facilitate the energy flow.3. Initiating at the shoulder blades, visualize reaching for the edge of the universe. Draw t

Qi from the edge of the universe into your body. Push your waste Qi out to the edge of universe. When you pull in the Qi use the fingers to catch and drag the Qi. Visualizedrawing in the Qi to the inside of your body. When you push out the Qi visualize dumpinthe waste energies into the universe. Then mix your own Qi with Cosmic energy for thenext inhalation. Repeat the movement three times (or more if you wish).

4. Exhale and close your arms horizontally by 15 degrees. Inhale and open your arms by 1degrees. When you open up yourself push out your frustrations and anxieties into theuniverse. As you close in, pull the Cosmic energy into the body. Repeat the movementthree times (or more if you wish).

5. Close the arms horizontally to the front at shoulder height and width. Visualize your palextending to the edge of the universe.

6. Initiating with your shoulder blades, draw the Qi from the universe into your body. Pushyour waste Qi out to the edge of the universe. Push out and pull in the Qi three times (omore if you wish).

7. Exhale and raise your arms vertically 15 degrees. Inhale and lower your arms 15 degreeAs you raise your arms visualize your frustrations, fears and anxieties being pushed outthe universe. As you lower your arms draw the healing Qi into your body. Repeat themovement three times (or more if you wish).

8. Relax your wrists, turn your palms upwards and pick up the Qi. Visualize raising the Qialong the edge of the universe until it is above your head. Turn the palms downward anpush the Qi into the top of the head (Baihui) for the length of one inhalation and exhalaRelax your shoulders to facilitate the Qi flowing into your whole body.

9. Lower your palms to guide the Qi downward. Continue to lower the palms down to yourforehead and touch the Yintong (the point between your eyebrows) with your middlefingers. Visualize Qi being sent into the Yintong all the way through to the Yuzhen (backthe head).

10. Slowly slide your middle fingers around your head to the Yuzhen visualizing the Qi beingsent inside your head. Lightly push the Yuzhen to send the Qi to the Yintong. Visualizeevery cell within your brain being filled with universal intelligence.

11. Continue to guide the Qi down your vertebrae with your middle fingers. Push the thirdthoracic vertebra to store the Qi.

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towards the base of your neck and pick up the deposited Qi. With your palms facing thespine, lightly press the middle fingers into your backbone. Guide the Qi downward to thMingmen inserting Qi into the backbone along the way.

13. Use your middle fingers to send Qi into the Mingmen visualizing it traveling all the waythrough the lower Dan-Tian to the navel.

14. Slowly slide both middle fingers around the belt-line to your navel visualizing along the that you are filling the lower Dan-Tian with healing Qi.

15. Lightly push the navel with both middle fingers to send the Qi into the lower Dan-Tian

visualizing the Qi being sent all the way to the Mingmen.16. Guide the Qi downward along the inside of your legs (foot san-Yin channels) to your insby placing your palms on the inside of your legs and piloting the Qi downward with yourmiddle fingers. Visualize you are pushing your waste Qi into the earth. The middle fingetravel down the inside of your legs while your mind pilots the Qi down inside your bonemarrow.

17. Place your palms on your insteps. Bend down and forward to shift your body weight to bpalms. Exhale your breath while pushing the palms downward on the insteps and visualpushing your waste Qi into the earth. Inhale the earth’s healing Qi and pull it upward inthe body by arching your lower back to shift your weight to the back of both feet andstraighten your legs. Repeat the movement three times.

18. Relax your palms, circle the fingers (palms up) at the edge of your feet from the inside the outside to the heels picking up the earth’s Qi along the way. Visualize holding a Qi bin your palms as you move your middle fingers upwards along the outside and backsidethe legs. Visualize the earth’s Qi traveling up through your bone marrow.

19. Touch your middle fingers to your Mingmen to send the Qi into your lower Dan-Tian witthe thought that the Qi has reached the navel.

20. Slowly slide both middle fingers along the belt-line to your navel visualizing along the wthat you are filling the lower Dan-Tian with healing Qi.

21. With both middle fingers lightly push your navel. Visualize Qi being sent all the way throto the Mingmen.

22. Relax and return your hands to your sides and let them hang down naturally.

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Session Three: Lift the Qi up from the side-front.

1. Visualize your hands extending into the earth and picking up a Qi ball. Lift yourhands and arms upward at a 45-degree angle in front of your body. Visualize anothtwo arms lifting an identical Qi ball from behind you. Lift the Qi up along the edge o

universe.2. When the Qi has been lifted above your head, turn your palms downward and push the

into the top of your head (Baihui) for the length of one inhalation and exhalation. Relaxyour shoulders to facilitate the Qi flow into your whole body. Lower your palms to guideQi downward beside your ears. Continue to lower your palms to the collarbone. Rotate palms to face forward.

3. Push your right palm forward reaching toward the edge of the universe. Before your armstraight, relax your wrist, and initiating with the little finger turn your palm toward the lto grab the Qi from the edge of the universe. Move your palm slowly (shoulder high) to left. When your waist and right arm turn to the left 90 degrees, use your thumb to presthe middle part of your middle finger (Chung-Kuio). Continue to turn to the left about 1degrees. Press the middle finger to the top left shoulder. Slide your right middle fingerforward to the Qihu with the thumb pressing the Chung-Kuio. Press the middle finger to

the Qihu (collarbone above the left nipple). Send the Qi into it. Turn your waist backforward, keeping the fingers on the Qihu.

4. Push your left palm forward reaching towards the edge of the universe. Before your armstraight, relax your wrist, and initiating with the little finger turn your palm toward the rto grab the Qi from the edge of the universe. Move your palm slowly to the right. Whenyour waist and left arm turn to the right 90 degrees, use your thumb to press the middlpart of your middle finger (Chung-Kuio). Continue to turn to the right about 180 degreePress the middle finger to the top right shoulder. Slide your left middle finger forward toQihu with the thumb pressing the Chung-Kuio. Press the middle finger to the Qihu(collarbone above the right nipple). Send the Qi into it. Turn your waist back forward,keeping the fingers on the Qihu.

5. With your elbows extended out from your body at a 45-degree angle, gently press the Qwith both middle fingers while inhaling the Cosmic Qi into it. Release your middle fingerexhale the Qi. Inhale and exhale for three times (or more if your wish).

6. Push your crossed palms forward. Turn your palms into lotus hands and then into prayinpalms in front of your chest (at the Shenzhong).

7. Use both middle fingers in praying palms to make a circle in order to stir the Qi around and calm yourself down.

8. The information system of your energy system at this moment is very strong. You can tthis moment to make an important affirmation. The affirmation must be a positivestatement in the present tense and first person. Examples: "I am healed." "I am integra




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nding Form:

1. Lift the praying palms upward through the mid-line to the top of your head. Raise themfurther until your arms are extended straight above your head. Extend the palms up sligfurther visualizing them penetrating the edge of the universe.

2. Separate your palms by starting with your little fingers, fourth, middle, index fingers anthe thumbs with the palms facing forward. Lower your arms to your sides at shoulder lewith your palms facing forward. Rotate your palms to face upward. Continuously slide yarms forward along the edge of the universe to shoulder height and width. Visualize youpalms grabbing Qi from the universe. Send the Qi into the upper Dan-Tian by pointing ymiddle fingers towards your forehead (Yintong).

3. Lower your elbows and draw your palms along with the Cosmic Qi to the armpits. Point of your middle fingers to the Dabao and send Qi into the middle Dan-Tian. Visualize the

middle fingers touching in the middle of the chest and massaging the lungs and heart.4. With your palms facing out, extend your arms to the back and spread your arms to your

sides. Invert your palms so they are now facing forward and continue to move the handthe front along the edge of the universe scooping the Qi along the way. When you reachfront, your palms should be facing towards your lower Dan-Tian. Embrace the Qi and beto condense it by pushing the Qi through the navel into the lower Dan-Tian. Place yourpalms on your navel (males with the left palm on the inside and females with the right pon the inside).

5. Be still and breathe the Qi into the body. Infuse the Cosmic Qi into your lower Dan-TianRotate the hands clockwise around the lower Dan-Tian for nine times. Reverse the direcfor another nine circles visualizing the Qi being sealed inside.

6. Finally tell yourself, "I am done."7. Relax and lower your arms to your sides. Slowly open your eyes halfway then close them

again. Gently open your eyes again. Walk around the room for a few moments.

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Warm-Up Exercises

"The purpose of the journey is the journey itself, not the results"

Postures and movements that you can use prior to beginningQigong to help get the most out of your practice.

Note: In each of these exercises breathe normally and easily.

1. Lifting the Sky: [Follow hyperlink for more detailed instructions] Stand up straight with

your feet shoulder-width apart. Lift palms up in front above the head followthe palms with your eyes. Keep your arms straight. Stretch the palmstowards the sky and allow the arms to slowly fall to your sides. [10 times]

2. Carrying the Moon: [Follow hyperlink for more detailed instructions] Stand up straight w

your feet shoulder-width apart. With the palms in front of you and arms

outstretched in a downward direction release your breath as you bend yourwaist allowing your arms to fall naturally towards the floor in front of you.Now, begin to raise your body upwards. Keep your arms straightened with palms facing outward as you move them upward. When the arms are straigout in front of you, face the palms outwards allowing the two palms to formcircle with the index fingers and thumbs almost touching. Focus on the circand continue to raise the palms above the head following the hands with yoeyes. As the arms reach as far back as they easily can continue to rotatebackwards using the back. Once you have reached as far back as you easily

can, pause for a moment and continue to stare through the palms. Straightup and allow the arms to slowly fall down to the sides. [10 times]

3. Shoulder Shrugs: Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.With your arms at your sides - raise them outward to a 45 degree angle froyour sides. Raise your shoulders upward and allow them to fall back down[50-100 times]

4. Bow down and touch the Earth:

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- Stand up straight with your legs shoulder-width apart. Allow your hands hand naturally at your sides.

- Lift palms up in front of you in an arc until they reach the sky (allow youreyes to follow the palms). Stretch towards the sky.

- Begin to bend at the neck, then back, then hips (rolling the back downwa

allowing the arms to follow the bend of the back without bending your knee

- Touch the floor in front of you with the hands (or palms). Raise your heeinto the air slightly twice.

- Remaining bent over, rotate the arms with the hips to the left side touchinthe floor with the hands. Raise your heels twice.

- Rotate the arms with the hips all the way to the right side touching the flo

with the hands. Raise your heels twice.

- Rotate the hips and hands around to the front and touch the floor again.

- Circle the hands around to the heels and touch the floor behind the heels.Raise your heels twice.

- Bring the hands around to the front again and begin to straighten the bacraising the arms naturally out in front of you with the straightening of the buntil your back is straight and arms overhead.

- Allow the hands to fall slowly to your sides. [2 times]

5. Floppy Armed Waist Twists: Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart. Allow the arms to rest at your sides. Begin to rotate the hips allow the arms to follow the rotation. Once you have rotated as far as you cto the left allow the arms to continue to swing all the way around until thehands lightly strike both hips. Now rotate the hips to the right allowing the

arms to swing naturally all the way around the body until the hands lightlystrike the hips again. [10 rotations in each direction]

6. Waist Stretches: Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.Raise the arms up in front of you with the palms facing outward. Stretch tharms high above the head. Inter-lace your fingers with the palms facing upBegin to bend left at the waist allowing the arms to follow the bending motremaining straight above the head. Bend over as far as comfortably possibStraighten the body and then repeat the same motion to the right side. [10




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bends in each direction] When finished, allow the arms to gradually drop toyour sides.

7. Waist Rotations: Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.Place both hands on your hips. Bend to the left as far as you comfortably caRotate the body forward and around to the right side. Lift the body uprightRepeat the movement in the other direction. [10 times in each direction]

8. Hip Twists (Hula): Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.Place your hands on your hips. Rotate the hips in a circular motion from theleft to the front, right and rear (like rotating a hula-hoop). Repeat in the otdirection. [10 times in each direction] Note: It is important to not lead wityour knees.

9. Along with several visualizations where you gather Qi from around you andmove Qi into and through your body, or emit Qi into the world, the followinlighter movements are practiced.

Move the eyes from the far left to the far right several times.Rotate eyes clockwise from the left, to the top left, to the top, tothe top right, to the right, etc. all the way around to the bottomleft. Reverse the movement back to the starting position.Roll the neck in a clockwise circle. Reverse the direction. [5 timesin each direction]Roll your shoulders forward, up and back. Roll your shoulders back,up and forward. [5 times in each direction]Push Qi into the earth by raising the arms and shoulders and

slowly push the palms (facing the floor) downward.

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Lifting the Sky

" I t is not death that a man should fear,

but he should fear never beginning to live."

Marcus Aurelius

reparation:

Induces energy flow inside of the body.

Important - Breathe gently and be relaxed - do not force the movements. Keeour mind free of distracting thoughts. Forceful breathing constricts the flow of osmic energy.

Practice outdoors whenever possible to gain the full benefit of earth and Heavenergies (Qi).

Wear something loose and comfortable so as not to hinder Qi and bloodrculation.

Practice 10-20 repetitions.

osture:

Stand relaxed and upright with your feet fairly close together. Allow your armand straight down, with the palms at right angles to the forearm (facing down),nd the fingers pointing towards each other, in front of you. Exhale.

Slowly raise your arms in a forward and upward arc so that the palms, still atght angles, now face skyward. Breathe in gently through the nose as you raiserms. Follow the hands with your eyes and head.

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When you hands are above your head, gently hold your breath as you pushextend) your palms skyward, feel your back straighten. As you push up, raiseourself up onto your toes.

Lower your arms out to the side and down so that they return to your startingosition. At the same time gently breathe out through your mouth. Lower your

ead simultaneously with your arms so that you end up looking forward. As youwer your arms, feel the energy flow down your entire body.

fter completing the 10-20 reps, remain still for 30 seconds to one minute and julow the Qi to flow.

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Carrying the Moon

"You don't get to choose how you are going to die - or w hen.

You can only decide how you are going to live."

J oan Baez

reparation:

Induces energy flow inside of the body.

Important - Breathe gently into the Lower Dan Tien and be relaxed - do not foe movements. Keep your mind free of distracting thoughts. Forceful breathing

onstricts the flow of cosmic energy. During the entire practice, keep the tongueressed gently against the back of your top front teeth.

Practice outdoors whenever possible to gain the full benefit of earth and Heavenergies (Qi).

Wear something loose and comfortable so as not to hinder Qi and bloodrculation.

Practice 10-20 repetitions.

osture:

Stand relaxed and upright with your feet shoulder-width apart. Your hands shoang naturally at your sides.

Take a breath and bend your body forward (exhaling) so that your arms dropffortlessly in front of you and your fingers are slightly below knee level.

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Keep both arms and legs straight. Tuck your head in so that your back forms aontinuous, natural curve. Take another breath filling the Lower Dan Tien.

Gently hold your breath. Gently guide the Qi from your Huiyin (anus area) upour spine to the crown of the head (Baihui). Gently exhale.

Straighten your body slowly, lifting your arms with your elbows straight, in a

ontinuous arc (to the front and then above your head). As you begin to straightowly and gently breathe in through your nose filling the Lower Dan Tien. Allowour eyes to follow your hands as they move upwards.

When the arms are straight out in front of you, face the palms outwards allowe two palms to form a circle with the index fingers and thumbs almost touching

ocus on the circle (looking through it as if you are looking at the moon). Contin raise the palms slowly above the head following the hands with the eyes.

When the hands are above the head, continue the body movement backwardsat your back bends in an arch with your hands forming the round shape of theoon above and slightly behind your head. Continue to look through the hands te moon. Gently hold this pose and your breath for two to three seconds.

Straighten your body and push up with your arms (stretch). Lower your armsown slowly to your sides as you gently breath out through your mouth.

Helpful hint: This should not be considered an exercise. Use the Qi that

surrounds you to help raise and lower your arms.Rule of thumb: However long it takes you to raise your arms above your heit should take twice as long to lower the arms.

Gently visualize Qi flowing from your head down through your entire body likeaterfall - flowing out to your hands and feet. Take a moment to feel (sense) theeasant, tingling sensations as it flows down inside your body. Gently visualize taterfall of vital, healing energy cleansing your body of waste and negative ener

emotions, sickness, toxins, etc.).

0. Gently push the negative energies into the ground through the soles of your Yongquan cavities). At the same time let the vital, healing energies nourish eveell in your body - making them healthy, youthful and functioning normally.

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Induced Qi Flow

"Y ou w ill find as you look back upon your life that the moments w hen you

have really lived are those when you have done things in a spir it of love."

Henry Drummond

This exercise is designed as preventive medicine and for curing illness. Iis practiced consistently, it will prevent degenerative diseases, or start tcure them if you are already a sufferer.

Three important points:

Your body might move involuntarily once you vital energy begins to flow.Should you start to move vigorously, gently tell yourself to slow down. Never paAlways remain relaxed and calm.Where loose clothing. Ensure that the space have chosen is safe for performing t

exercise.

reparation:

Stand relaxed and upright. Place your middle finger (left for men and right forwomen) on your navel and gently press about ten times. Then drop your finger tyour side.Use your middle finger (right for men and left for women) to gently massage theBaihui vital point, at the crown of your head, about five times. Then drop the fin

to your side.Perform Lifting the Sky about 15-20 times. Each time you complete the sequencpause for one to two seconds to feel the Qi flowing down your body.Perform Carrying the Moon about 15-20 times. Pause at the end of each sequenfor one to two seconds to feel the Qi flowing down your body.

ractice:

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Stand relaxed with your eyes gently closed. If you are already swaying or movinproceed to the next step. If not, visualize a cascade of vital energy flowing downfrom your from head through the entire body. Enjoy the pleasant, tinglingsensation.If you start to sway or move, follow the movements gently; do not go against thbecause the Qi flowing inside your body induces them. After some time, themovements will become involuntary. Sometimes you may move from your positiYou will find this experience very relaxing and enjoyable. Your eyes should be ge

closed throughout this portion of the exercise. Later, when you are more proficiein this exercise, you may open your eyes.If you find yourself moving more vigorously, just tell yourself to slow down. If yofeel a sudden surge of movement, do not worry. Remain calm, tell yourself to slodown, and you will do so. It is that simple. This exercise, incidentally, also illustrthat you can exercise mind over matter.After about ten minutes of induced Qi flow movements, or at any time when youwant to stop, just tell your movements to stop. It is important that you do not stabruptly. Let your movements come to a graceful end.Remain still for a minute or two, with your eyes closed. The rub your palmstogether nine times to warm them. Place the palms on your eyes and then openeyes slowly. Massage your face gently. Then walk about briskly for about thirtysteps.


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Wall Squatting

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Wall Squatting

Luke Chan

The Qigong Wall Squatting Method is an excellent practice that willimprove your overall health.

Tips for Beginners:

Place your toes about six inches out from the wall to prevent falling.If needed, you can hold on to a doorknob or pole. Keep in mind that you

must face a smooth wall (or door) to do the squats because the wall keepsyour knees in alignment with your toes to prevent knee injuries.If needed in the beginning, place an old book underneath your heels. Eachday tear our ten pages from the book until you can squat all the way downwithout a book. A caution with this technique - if you do not tear out thepages every day the book will become a "crutch."Do not strain yourself or overdue. Allow the Qi (energy) to lift and hold yobody.If you cannot go down all the way (thighs and calf muscles touching), stopwhen you thighs are at a 90 degree angle to the floor. These are called hasquats. Most (about 75%) of the benefits can be achieved by performing h

squats.

Warning:

To prevent knee injuries, it is very important to keep your knees inside of ytoes. If you looked down at any point in the practice you should always beable to see your toes (they are not blocked by the knees).Make sure you do wall squats in a gradual progression. For example, you cbegin with five squats a day and increase the number of squats every fewdays until your knees and stamina allow you to do 100 squats each day.

reparation:

Prepare yourself mentally. Take a few abdominal breaths to calm yourself relax. Lightly think about the purpose of the practice (healing the kidneys,lungs or heart, improve your energy, or just to improve your over-all healt

ownward Movement:

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Place your nose, forehead and feet close to the wall. Take a deep breath arelax your entire body.Loosen up your shoulders and align them towards the wall. Slow begin tosquat down rounding your buttock with the tailbone tucking inward.Pay attention to your lower back and arch forward and curl up like a cat.Make sure your knees do not pass over your toes.Continue to lower your body in a conscious and controlled manner. Make syour downward speed is constant and even.Squat all the way down until you can go no further.

pward Movement:

Concentrate on the top of your head using the Qi to help you to moveupward. Lift your body slowly and gradually upwards keeping your kneesbehind your toes and your nose and forehead touching the wall.Note: If you concentrate on your feet and thighs, you will experience a lotmuscle tension. You will find yourself moving upwards too quickly to avoidthe stress.Lift your body slowly and continuously up to the midway point. Without

pausing continue to lift to the upper standing position by focusing on the loback (the Mingmen area), so that the spine will spring your body upwardseffortlessly like an arrow being released from a body in slow motion.

epeat the cycle (Up to 100 times without stopping)

heck to Insure You Are Doing the Squats Correctly:

If you can very slowly and smoothly go down and raise yourself up withoutstopping at any point in the cycle (including at the top and the bottom), yo

are most likely doing the squats correctly. Watch to insure you do not takerest between squats. If you do, your Qi has not sufficiently developed yet.Once you can perform the squats very slowly, sufficient Qi will be reachingevery vertebra. At this time you can speed up the cycle since you are usinQi instead of muscles to perform the practice. The Qi becomes a lubricantprotecting every joint in your body. The Qi will heal your joints (knees, bafeet, etc.) instead of hurting them.

uke Chan, along with his brother Frank, founded Chilel Qigong. They can be reached at tp://www.chilel.com/.


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La Qi - Qwan Qi

La Qi - Quan Qi is a major healing technique of Wisdom Qigongused to enhance and promote healing, and improve the immunesystem. When La Qi and Qwan Qi are practiced together, theQigong therapist will not lose his/her own Qi (vital energy).

La Qi: Pulling the Qi (usually sick energy) out of the subject.

Qwan Qi: Pushing or piloting cosmic therapeutic Qi into the body(either yourself or another).

he primary purpose of La Qi and Qwan Qi is to infuse, transport and transform tun Yen Qi into the subject's energy system and to pull the sick Qi and wastednergy out of the system. Qwan Qi and La Qi can be applied to humans as well anything else living (i.e., flowers, trees, animals, etc.). It serves as an importanmplication for self-healing and healing others, as well as a perfect preventative

edicine to improve the quality and quantity of life and to prevent any illness. I

an also serve as a powerful tool for rehabilitation.

enerating Qi:

Stand relaxed, yet focused.Visualize that your energized self is traveling out and infusing with cosmicenergy (Kun Yen Qi).Raise your hands in front of you (between your chest and Lower Dan Tian) though you are holding a Qi (energy) ball in front of you. Your palms shou

face each other with the fingers pointing forward.Breathe gently, slowly, and deeply into the Lower Dan Tian.As you inhale, push both palms together, but do not let them touch.Just before your palms touch, pull the palms apart slowly - at the same timexhaling.Repeat the movement for five to twenty minutes.

hile inhaling, visualize that healing energies are being inhaled into your entireody (through your lungs, pores, cavities, etc.). As this Qi enters your body it is

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ansformed into your own healing energy.

ay attention to the feelings in your palms, fingers and body during the practice.hese sensations are called "Qi feelings." Feelings vary by individual. Some peoense cold, warmth/heat, soreness, numbness, etc. The more often and the longne practices, the stronger the sensations will be. This is an excellent way to secrease, and learn to manage one's Qi.

hen the practitioner achieves the Qi feelings (achieves a "Qigong state"), he orhe is now ready to transport Qi into the subject's system for healing. Theractitioner should visualize the cosmic Kun Yen Qi is coming into his/her body aeing infused into his/her own Qi, transformed, and then transported out throughe palms or fingers into the target area of the subject. The practitioner should s/her mind to pilot the Qi into the subject during the entire procedure. It takesear mind and regular practice to be able to effectively infuse, transform, pilot axport Qi into another subject for healing. Self-healing is the beginning point for

eveloping this process.

ealing:

Standing with your feet shoulder width apart, place both hands above thetarget area (kidneys, knee, stomach, etc.) with both palms facing the targearea.Push the Qi in by pushing the palms towards the target area. Visualizehealing Qi being sent out of the palms into the target area. Push in the

energy by popping open your palms to facilitate the energy flow.When you palms reach half way to the target, pull them back and visualizethat the sick energy in the target area is being pulled out by your palms andeposited in the universe around you. Pull out the sick Qi by grabbing the with your palms to facilitate the pulling.When your palms are pulled back close to your body, visualize that yourenergy is once again infused with cosmic energy. Then push the palms fillewith healing energies towards the target area again.Perform this process for ten-to-fourteen minutes depending upon the natur

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The History of Qigong

Qigong (Chi Kung) has been an important part of Eastern history andculture since ancient times. The history of Qigong can be traced backsome 7,000 years to the dance of Yinkong, an early documented dance

r arthritis prevention and healing designed to release stagnant energy caused bgh humidity in China at that time.

those days people intuitively knew that feeling bad, being sick or in pain wereomehow associated with a lack of movement. An understanding developed that

eling good, being well and reducing pain was connected to certain motions.tagnation equals illness. Movement creates wellness. Traditionally, peoplecluded dance of other forms of physical movement to create changes in the ene

Qi) of their bodies. These changes were experienced as releases of old, blockednergies, stuck physical patterns and emotional feelings followed by a return ornhancement of their health.

s time passed, deeper understanding developed regarding the actual flow of nergy through the body. In ancient China the mapping of channels through whnergy flowed was accomplished over a long period of time and the laws andrinciples of how this Qi moved were discovered.

he principles of Yin-Yang were also discovered in China. The complimentary, yentagonistic, relationship between those two energy forces represents the univerctions of expansion and contraction and all other opposites.

he Law of Five Elements was formulated depicting the ways in which Qi movesrough endless creative cycles while being balanced by forces of control. These

ycles are found within our bodies through our organs and their associated functs well as in nature and the corresponding seasonal changes.

s these insights into the origin, function, purpose and flow of Qi developed, so de ways of working with energy evolve from simple dance to more specific meth

f movement, breathing, and mental concentration. Qigong evolved slowly fromothing but Qi awareness to a series of specific forms (methods and techniques)tilized to cure illness, promote health, develop strength and increase longevity.

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here are four major periods of Qigong development.

1. The first period was discussed in the book "Yi Jing" (The Book of Changes)introduced in 1122 BC. It was called the period of "United Heaven, Earthand Man." This book described Qi as the concept of natural energies and integration of the three (Heaven, Earth, and Man). When people practicedenergy meditation in those days (called Qigong today) they felt closer to

Heaven and the earth and gained the power of predicting what would happaround them.

2. The second period was when "Qigong mixed with Religion" (200 BC to 5AD). During the Han Dynasty (around 206 BC) Buddhism and meditationtechniques were brought into the country from India. The Qigong practice,meditation and religion were integrated into one philosophy during this per

3. The third period known as the period of "Martial Arts" began around 500AD. During the Liang Dynasty (502-557 AD), people discovered that Qigoncould be used for martial art purposes. From the early 1900's on, Chinese

Qigong training was incorporated with martial arts Qigong practices from otcountries (India, Japan and Korea to name a few).4. The most recent period is known for its "Modern Qigong Research" (198

to the present). As more people practice Qigong it has gradually emergedfrom the tradition of a master selecting students to a more open practice wtheir is public teaching and scientific research.

here are five major traditions in the practice of Qigong

1. Confucian Qigong: This Qigong was designed to attain higher moral characand intelligence.

2. Taoist Qigong: The practice stresses the preservation of the physical body well as the cultivating a higher level of virtue.

3. Buddhist Qigong: This practice is aimed at freeing the mind and emphasizithe cultivation of virtue and wisdom (enlightenment). Buddhist also believethat the body is just a vessel for holding the spirit.

4. Martial Arts Qigong: This form of Qigong focuses on training and protectingthe body from an attack. It uses the fists and feet as weapons to attack an

aggressor. It also trained the practitioner to utilize his/her Qi to help delivefatal blows.5. Medical Qigong: This practice focuses on the free flow and balancing of vita

energy (Qi) within the body. It helps practitioners to take control of theirhealth by providing methods to prevent or remove illness and injury. MediQigong trains practitioners on how to use "inner Qi" in a way to diagnose apromote healing. This form is also referred to as Qi-emission.

igong masters have always been held in high esteem in Chinese society. These




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asters were often the pillars of society and included teachers, healers, scientiststrologers, martial artists, and philosophers. Qigong masters served an importaole in leading and developing Chinese culture. Many cultural revolutions and muf China's social progress were the results of these masters' leadership.

hen a Qigong master was in the "Qigong State", they would often performxtraordinary feats, including healing and foretelling. These masters were often

eferred to as gurus, sages, and shamans.

ncient Chinese philosophers, astrologers, and doctors used the Yin-Yang and Fivements (Earth, Metal, Water, Fire, Wood) theories to attempt to understand anescribe the phenomenon of the universe. In the 8th to 3rd Century BC, thishilosophy was introduced into Chinese medicine to describe human physiology,ness, herbal characteristics, and the relationship between humans and nature. uided the diagnostic and healing processes and became an important aspect of hinese medicine.

nce ancient times, Chinese medicine and Qigong practitioners have beenoncerned with maintaining health and preventing illness.

igong has been called by many names through the years including Daoyin, Xingandan, Xuangong, Jinggon, Dinggong, etc. In 1953, Liu Gui-zheng published aaper titled, "Practice On Qigong Therapy." The term "Qigong" was adopted as tost popular name for this type of practice (exercise).

oday, Qigong is most often referred to as a set of breathing and energy circulatchniques that are capable of improving health, preventing illness, andrengthening the body, mind and spirit. Qi (Chi) is a Chinese term for energy. the vital force behind all things in the universe. It is the medium between andithin all things. The term "gong" refers to the power to accomplish somethingrough a steady and sustained practice. Qigong can be loosely translated as the

attainment of qi."

oday there are over 2,000 known forms of Qigong being practiced around the

orld. The medical society and healers use Qigong for preventing and healingness. Martial artists use Qigong to develop incredible strength and abilities.thers use Qigong to attain higher levels of consciousness.

China, Qigong is generally practiced in two major categories, "still" andmoving." "Still Qigong" (often called "Internal Qigong") emphasizes quiet,otionless meditation, generally employing methods of internal concentration ane regulation of one's breath. It is usually practiced in outwardly motionless

ostures such as lying, sitting or standing. "Moving Qigong" involves movement o




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e limbs and body under the conscious direction of the mind. Since the movemexpressed externally, it is often called "External Qigong."

estern practitioners have divided and categorized Qigong into various segmenthe term "soft Qigong" usually refers to exercises which enhance spiritual, mentand physical health with meditation and gentle exercises. "Hard Qigong" refers txercises done in martial arts to strengthen and protect the body from attack.

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An Introduction to Qi and Qigong

Written by Silala Towler

"There are energies that move in our body. No one know s w hence. Theycome from something transcending our consciousness. We can't evenconceive of them."

J oseph Campbell

Qi

Modern physics now agrees with the ancient teachings that what we think of as matter is really energy in constant motion. The natural energy of the universe hbeen called by many different names--vital force, prana, orenda, shakti, and spare just a few. The ancient Taoists called it qi (chi).

As Hua Ching Ni says: "How can the universe be alive? Because it is the continutransformation of primal chi, the pivotal energy and living soul of the universe.

understanding that all things in the universe are just different expressions of chone can see why the sages have always said, 'All things are one, and one is allthings.'"

Qi can be thought of as basic life force. Ted Kaptchuck calls it "matter on the veof becoming energy or energy at the point of materializing." Mantak Chia descriit as "the glue between our body, mind, and spirit, the link between our perceptof the inner and outer worlds." Qi may also be thought of as electricity. It can't seen, yet it can most certainly be felt.

In some ways, it is the very stuff of life. It is what animates us, what gives us li

the energetic sense. It warms us, keep our organs in their places, and directs aour movements.

There are different kinds of qi with different jobs to do. There is protective qi , owei qi , the Chinese version of the immune system. It lies like an invisible electrshield between the skin and the muscles. Its job is to keep out invading pathogWhen our wei qi is low, our resistance to colds, the flu and more serious viralinvasions is weakened.

Another type of qi is organ qi . This type of qi is responsible for maintaining thestrength and integrity of each organ in our body. When this type of qi is weaken

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our organ functions suffer and we are likely to have trouble breathing, digestingfood or sleeping. We may also feel a general feeling of fatigue.

Yet another type of qi is meridian qi , which travels the pathways (called meridior channels) throughout our bodies, linking organs with each other and to organsystems and helping the blood move and stay within its channels. Meridian qi iswhat acupuncturists tap into when they insert their needles.

The human body is in reality an energy system. You can even think of the body

meridians as an electrical system, complete with junctions, fuse boxes and milewiring, all connecting up in one great multi-dimensional energy circuit.

Qigong

Since the entire universe itself is made of the very same qi of which we are madwe can utilize the energy of the universe in our own healing work. This is thepremise of qigong , the ancient Taoist art of energy work. By tracking and buildup our own internal energy and then mixing it with the "heavenly" energy as wethe "earthly" energy, we can become more vital, more healthy and more spiriturealized beings.

There are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of different qigong exercises. Manthese are integrated into a whole system, usually called by an evocative and poname such as Soaring Crane Qigong, Wild Goose Qigong etc. All involve some sof special breathing, specific movements and an inner visualization of where theenergy is focused or moving.

Through qigong , as Bob Flaws says: "we can manufacture qi more efficiently, sqi more effectively, and circulate our qi more smoothly. In addition, we can circour qi to particular places or organs in our body to bath those areas in healing,revitalizing energy."

Qigong can be done in a moving form, such as in Taiji Quan, or by sitting or evelying down. There was a famous qigong master in China in the 800's named ChTuan who perfected a sort of sleeping qigong . He was said to be able to sleep fmonths at a time, neither eating nor drinking, then awaken perfectly refreshed energized!

An important facet of qigong is that while there are often outer movements, at 75% of what is going on is on the inside. Visualizing the energy flow, meditatingcertain energy centers or spiritual centers (such as tien mu , the third eye or bahui, the crown chakra or dan tein , in the lower abdomen) is just as important, more so, than doing outer movements. In the beginning the practitioner guidesqi with his or her mind in a relaxed, non-forceful manner. It is said that qi follow, or that energy will follow the mind. (Western medicine is discovering this also the relatively new branch of medicine called phsyconeuroimmunology.) Eventuathe qi will move on its own without the practitioner needing to guide it.

Qigong is very popular in China, with millions of people practicing it daily, butmainly for health benefits. Only recently has the spiritual aspects of qigong beetaught, although traditionally qigong has always been used for both physical anspiritual growth. Here in the West people are, of course, interested in both. Buttraditional Taoist wisdom teaches that it is very difficult for one to do intense




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spiritual work when one's energy or health is compromised. There is simply notenough qi to do practices or even to read and understand inspiring books.Therefore, the first step is to do qigong to raise the energy level in order to beca healthier, more vital person. Then one can begin deeper self cultivation practi

Written by Solala Towler. For information please email her at [email protected].

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ecently I taught one of my beginning qigong classes a simple exercise in qi emission. In thi

xercise, students learn to feel internal energy as it emanates from the palms of their hands.

e approached this exercise with a healthy amount of skepticism. I didn’t want the students

sualize, imagine, hypnotize, nor will themselves into feeling their qi. I wanted them to keep

yes open and not "space out." Above all, I wanted the students to be honest with themselve

ther they felt the qi coming from their hands or they didn’t. Either experience was considere

e valid and acceptable.

ne student didn’t feel anything in particular during class, but the next day, he sent me this

mail: "Al, I was practicing that exercise this morning and I felt that sensation between my pa

can't believe it! Is it truly real or is it a part of my imagination? If it’s real, what is it? Is there

cientific explanation?"

easuring Qi Emission

cientific research over the last few years has arrived at an explanation for qi emission in ter

infrasonic waves. Infrasonic waves are sound waves vibrating below 20 Hertz (Hz) - too sl

be audible to the human ear.

very living person emits these waves from the palms of their hands, generally in 8 to 12.5 H

nge at an intensity of 40 to 50 decibels (dB).

one research study, 29 Americans with no prior qigong training had the intensity of the

frasonic waves from their palms measured both before and after a week of qigong practice

efore the training, the average intensity for the group was 47dB. After one week of training,

verage intensity rose to 54dB.

ell, a 7 decibel increase might not sound like a lot, until you realize that decibels are a

garithmic unit, meaning that you cannot add and subtract them like ordinary numbers.

o when these 29 students had an average increase of 7dB, they were actually producing fiv

mes the energy after qigong training! And as part of the same study, one Qigong master

enerated waves of 78db, which is 1000 times greater than the average person emits.

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ow qi emission may actually involve more than just infrasonic waves. But the fact that at lea

ne component can be measured suggests that qi emission is more than just part of our

magination.

he Effects of Qi Emission

nd while science is beginning to detect qi emission, medicine is beginning to research the

ealing effects of such emissions. Even mainstream Western physicians are reporting its effe

the summer of 2000, the American College of Physicians published an article that reviewe

nical trials involving distant healing. Distant healing includes "strategies that purport to he

rough some exchange or channeling of supraphysical energy." These strategies include

erapeutic touch, a method in which the hands are used to "direct human energies to help

eal someone who is ill."

he article, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, review a total of 23 randomized trial

volving 2774 patients. What surprised most physicians was that 57% of the trials showed

ignificant treatment effects" from distant healing.

he article went on to note that in the trials that failed to show a significant treatment effect, t

viewers found weaknesses in study design (such as inadequate sample sizes) that may ha

ontributed to the failure. The actual percentage of effectiveness may even be higher.

xperience It Yourself

ere’s the exercise in qi emission that we teach beginners. Sit comfortably in a relaxed posit

ake your two hands and place one over the top of the other, as if you were about to clap yo

ands. The centers of the palms should be in line with each other, but the hands should not

uch.

ow slowly begin to move your hands in one of two ways. 1) Circle your hands with one hand

oving clockwise, and the other hand moving counter-clockwise, or 2) Move them towards a

way from each other slowly in a pulsing motion, as if you were clapping in slow motion, but

thout the hands touching. Do this for two or three minutes, keeping your body and mind as

laxed as possible.

some point, most people will feel something between their hands. The "something" may fecky or gooey, like pulling salt-water taffy, or may feel like two magnets attracting or repellin

ach other.

his something you feel is the qi emanating from your palm. Again, this not a visualization or

magination exercise. Just honestly ask yourself, "Do I feel something?" If you do feel someth

ou will know it with certainty.

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Simon has practiced Tai Chi, Qigong, and martial arts since 1984. He is a professional member of the

ational Qigong Association and is a college trained educator. Visit his CloudWater web site at

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here are an abundance of books on Qigong and Traditional Chinese MedicineTCM), Today, the Internet is also a good resource on these two subject. I havested below several books on Qigong and related subjects that I consider wortheading.

you have a book that you would recommend, please drop me an email. I amways looking for additional quality information on these two subjects.

Qigong Therapies - A Self-Care Approach Douglas K. Chung, Ph.D.

Qigong Empowerment - A Guide to Medical, Taoist, Buddhist, Wushand Energy Cultivation Master Shou-Yu Liang and Wen-Ching Wu

Chinese Qigong Massage - General Massage Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming

The Art of Chi Kung - Making the Most of Your Vital Energy WongKiew Kit

Qigong for Beginners - Eight Easy Movements for Vibrant Health Stanley D. Wilson, Ph.D.

The Chinese Way to Healing: Many Paths to Wholeness Misha RuthCohen, OMD, with Katlia Doner

The Chinese Way to Health - A Self-Help Guide to Traditional ChinesMedicine Dr. Stephen Gascoigne

Creative Visualization Shakti Gawain

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A Light Warrior's Guide to High Level Energy Healing - Medical Qigoand A Shaman's Healing Vision Michael Lomax, Dipl. OBT

he two books listed below are both enjoyable and thought provoking stories eve

ough they are not directly related to Qigong or TCM.

Way of the Peaceful Warrior - A Book that Changes Lives Dan Millm

Rolling Thunder Doug Boyd

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When you practice a Qigong form, regardless of the style, youshould follow these specific requirements.

There are certain basic features which are essential to Qigongregardless of the form or school.

Relaxation: Quietness and naturalness - It is most important that during practice the body and mind are relaxed and peaceful. Before each practice

one must relieve oneself, loosen one's belt and any other restrictive clothinFind a peaceful place to practice (where you won't be disturbed). Insure thposture is correct - the back straight and the body erect though not stiff withe arms handing naturally. The whole body should be relaxed, yet not limso the mind and body are comfortable and aligned.Unity of Breath and Mind: It is critical that the mind and breath are unitby focusing the mind on the Dan Tian. The breath should be deep, yetnatural, and led by the mind. Excessive emphasis on your breath, howeveless effective.Exercise and Rest Combined: There are different methods of breathing various forms of Qigong. If one is practicing a breathing method, one shoutake a short rest, returning to your natural breathing, before returning to ydaily routine.Stillness and Movement Combined: Some forms of Qigong combine bostillness and movement into one style (such as Wisdom Qigong). Afterpracticing a "still" form, one should practice a "moving" form before returnto your daily routine.Gradual Development: It is important to realize that one should notpractice beyond one's ability and strength. Allow the practice to develop a

progress naturally and at its own pace. Never force it or strive for quickresults.Practice Differs According to the Individual: Since each individual hasdifferent state of health, and illness appears in many forms, and dependingupon the form of Qigong practiced, the results will vary based upon thespecific needs of the individual. One should not compare their practice toanother practitioner.

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Perseverance: If one is to be successful in their practice, the person muspractice daily for at least three months. Qigong is not a quick fix. The lonone can persevere, the more profound the results.Restraint in One's Private Life: If one expects to be healed or improvetheir health, one must give up bad habits such as smoking and excessivedrinking. Be sure to regulate your life and activities so you do not exhaustyourself.

Visualization: During many Qigong postures the student will be asked to"guide" the Qi flow within your body. There is a ancient Qigong saying,"Where the mind goes, the Qi will flow." This visualization practice should be forced, however. The term "gently focus" your mind is more appropriatDuring a Qigong practice, it is important that one relax, and become calm adetached. If a person focuses too much attention on moving Qi, the persomay become attached to the visualization. The more focused thinking onedoes, the more the body may become tired or bored with the practice.Visualization is just another means towards achieving a higher goal of total

detachment (emptiness). Balance is the key. Gently focusing your mind isbetter than a concentrated visualization.

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Qigong (Chi Kung) is an energy management practice that is used totegrate and cleanse the body, mind and spirit in order to promote health, prevesease and develop a person's potentialities. Through the use of specific posturroper breathing and mental reframing energy can flow freely throughout the enody.

hen a person begins to practice Qigong, the healthy Qi attempts to remove any

egative energies within the body, mind and spirit. During this cleansing (healinrocess certain physical or mental discomfort, even pain, can occur. Thishenomena is called a Qigong Reaction.

here are four kinds of Qigong Reactions.

1. As the healing Qi (energy) increases within the body, the immune systemfunctions better pushing toxins out of (cleansing) the body. These toxins aeliminated from the body through perspiration, tears, coughing, lower bodyexcretions, high fever, skin rash, etc.

2. Healthy Qi will attack latent diseases or old injuries. This happens when thdisease or injury was never completely healed. As you practice Qigong, thequantity and quality of your Qi improves. This healing Qi seeks out any heissues and injuries. The immune system and central nervous system becomhealthier creating "false" sensations similar to the original disease or injuryfeels, however, like the original illness or injury has returned. The Qigongpractitioner may conclude that the more he/she practices the worse thesymptoms. The opposite is actually true. The more a person practices, the

better the quantity and quality of the Qi and the quicker the healing occursThis Qigong reaction is a strong indicator that the healing process is takingplace.

3. Once a person is healthy, a Qigong "growth" reaction may occur. This reacis similar to a sick person's reaction as the body and mind are purified.

4. The regular practice of Qigong creates a strong Qi field (electromagnetic) inthe practitioner's home (or place of practice). This Qi Field can bring forwahealth and wellness benefits to the person's family and friends. This healinprocess could manifest itself in two ways. It could lead to some of the abov

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"reactions" in your family. Or, the practitioner could react him/herself to thillness/injury of the family member - feeling the symptoms.

bout 50 to 75% of Qigong practitioners experience some type of Qigong Reactiouring the healing process. How long this healing process will last depends on thstory and degree of the health condition.

ithout an adequate understanding of the Qigong healing process, a practitioneray fear or worry that he/she is doing something wrong or that Qigong isn'telping. Instead the practitioner should consider the Qigong Reactions with anppreciative attitude. Be positive about the reactions. They are a confirmation tealing is taking place. Sending a positive affirmation to your body at this time i

mportant.

is often difficult to distinguish the symptoms of a disease and a healing Qigongeaction. Most practitioners, however, will be able to feel if their health condition

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"True healing is not so much a process of k illing disease as of strengthening the body's energy defenses."

Gene E

Qigong (Chi Kung) Healing is a process using Traditional Chineseedicine (TCM) and the body's bio-electric energy (Universal Qi) for healing. Theigong Therapist projects healing Qi into the patient. When healing Qi is emittedto a body, stagnant energy can be freed and sick Qi can be removed.

enerally, the Qigong Therapist will treat the health issue and then teach the

atient Qigong techniques that can be used for self-healing and to improve theirverall health. These techniques can help improve a person's general health andrengthen the body's immune system. Once a person is healed, continued practf these postures can be used for preventative purposes.

igong Healing can also be taught for the purpose of self-healing. Over thousanf years, many Qigong postures and exercises have been developed andocumented that heal specific health conditions. Anyone can learn how to useigong for self-healing. All that is required is a good teacher, daily practice, aositive attitude, and an open mind.

Don't give your health issue strength by dwelling on it. Keep your hands firmly pon the helm of your thoughts, for you hold the key to your condition."

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The Huang-De-Nei-Jing, one of the earliest Chinese classic medicaldocuments, states that "when one is simple and empty-minded withdesire, the true Qi (the essence of vital energy) follows, withconsciousness and intention internally focused, nowhere can diseasenear. By guarding the inner being of healthy Qi, sick Qi cannotinvade. When illness prevails, it must be due to lack of Qi." Thisdocument clearly indicates the correlation between Qi, emotions, anillness.

nherited and Acquired Qi: When we are born, we have a certain amount of

nergy (Qi) that is given to us. This is inherited Qi. As we go through life, almosverything that we do (work, play, eat, walk, eat, etc.) uses up this energy.omeone explained that Qi is like money in a bank account. If we keep makingithdrawals, than the money in the account will continue to decline. When weractice Qigong, however, we release acquired negative energy from the body ancquire healthy Qi from nature around us. If we continue to gather healthy Qi anot use all of it, this energy is stored and becomes available for future use. Usine bank account analogy, it is like earning interest.

igong healers will often practice several hours a day to maintain high levels of Qealers use this energy for diagnosis, massage and energy transmission to helpeir patients. A good Qigong healer will also teach their patients Qigong exercisat they can practice on their own. In this way they can help heal themselves a

now how to keep themselves healthy. If the patient practices regularly, he/sheowly build up his/her own energy. Eventually, this energy will be built up (theank account) so that it can be used to heal others.

rug Therapies: About 1,500 years ago, the ancient Zen founder Puti-Damuoredicted the disadvantage of using drugs in treating illness: "Since there areffective and ineffective drugs, drug therapy should not be considered as a firsthoice of treatment. All drugs cause negative side effects; despite the temporary

imination of symptoms the source of illness remains. The disease will strike ags long as the patient has the same life style, diet, and seasonal changes. Hencer those who pursue the discipline of Qigong, they must not resort to drug use, the discipline itself." This statement reveals the truth about drug therapy only

ringing temporary relief without restoring a person's health.

modern medicine, lifetime dependency on medication has become the mostommon "remedy." Although these drugs may reduce symptoms, they bring noure. Patients of chronic disease risk long term accumulation of toxic effects bysing drugs. Over a period of time, the side effects damage other organs, whichrther complicate the illness. Worse yet, the patient's immune system and self-

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ealing capability are severely reduced and suppressed. The detrimental result iften passed onto the next generation. (Drug-Free Remedy, by Binhui He)

igong's Therapeutic Properties: Throughout its history, Qigong has beenmployed and developed as a method for curing illness and strengthening the boigong's main therapeutic properties lie in its regulation of the activity of theerebral cortex, the central nervous system and the cardio-vascular system. Qigalso extremely effective in correcting abnormal reactions of the organs,

assaging the abdominal cavity and other organs, and its effect as a means of sontrol over the physical functions of the body.

s far as electro-encephalogram response is concerned, there is a clear differencetween practitioners and non-practitioners. An electro-encephalogram for a noractitioner in an ordinary waking state shows a great quantity of low amplitude,gh frequency waves of about fifty micro-volts, with different regional brain wav

howing poor synchronization. In contract, the brain waves of a Qigong practitiohows large frequency "A" waves of around eight hertz with amplitudes as high a80 micro-volts, as well as a tendency towards greater synchronization of theegional brain waves. These characteristics are even more apparent in the fronta

be and parietal lobe of the cerebrum. The frontal lobe is the highest center of N.S., controlling mental activity. The longer one practices the better the

ynchronization of the "A" wave band and the greater the expansion of the lowequency wave band greatly increasing the functions of the cerebrum. (Chinesegong: A Unique Fitness Art)

espiration: When one is practicing, the rate of respiration decreases while theuration of each breath increases. The increase in the period of inhalation andxhalation improves the diaphragm muscle, causing a greater flow in the volumer, increasing the practitioner's lung capacity. When one practices deep Qigongreathing, the breath often seems to stop. What really happens is that a series o

icro- movements of the breathing muscles occur. Through deliberate regulatioe respiration and deeper breathing one can promote the stabilization of anynctional imbalance of the autonomic nerve system.

etabolism: When practicing sitting or lying Qigong it has been shown that theody's consumption of oxygen decreases by about thirty percent. The metabolicte will also drop by about twenty percent. This condition of lowered metabolism

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Stress Reduction

The most effective Self-Care System in the World

John Du Cane, M.A.

Although most of us are not aware of the dangers of stress, we havebecome so addicted to the surges and swings of feeling associated wstress, we can no longer imagine life any other way. If things get toquiet we start seeking out a new stressor to react to, for anotherchemical jolt, another toxic surge of excitement and nervous

expenditure.

here are many ways to intervene in this vicious cycle and reclaim our peace of ind - restoring balance and serenity in our lives. Meditation, yoga and modera

xercise can all help. But, after twenty-five years of personal research into whatorks best to counter stress, I have found the ancient Chinese art of Qigong to oe surest results.

o why and how is Qigong so effective in managing stress?

rst, Qigong emphasizes and teaches how to breathe correctly into the loweromach. When we breathe this way consistently, our lymph systems are effectictivated, detoxifying the body and sending a gentle stream of energizing oxygento the tissues. Activation of the lymph system automatically triggers a relaxati

esponse throughout the body. We automatically feel balanced and "well." Qigoso activates the lymph system with off-the-body stroking movements and anmphasis on pumping the legs with up and down "wall squatting" movements.

econdly, Qigong's strong mental emphasis on internal relaxation shifts us out ofe sympathetic nervous system (associated with fight-or-flight and our normal

eaction to stress) into the parasympathetic nervous system (associated with

elings of pleasure and harmony). This is so important. Over-use of theympathetic nervous system depletes our adrenals and floods the body with toxicvels of cortisol. We literally burn ourselves out. But, like rats hitting the buttor more cocaine, we just can't stop. Qigong slowly seduces us back into the genorld of the parasympathetic and over time we build up a "body-memory" thatlows us to choose a different, relaxed response to stress rather than the frazzlenee-jerk reaction we usually employ.

hirdly, Qigong balances the meridian energy flow in the body, through scientificovement and direction and mental intention. Areas that are depleted are resto

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their correct levels; areas that are excessive are "calmed down." As we becomore energetically balanced, we are automatically capable of better adjusting to

aily stress.

ourthly, Qigong practice builds the skill of becoming tranquil and appreciating thalue of that tranquility. Qigong accomplishes this by meditative standing (TSMQnd sitting practices where we go deep inside and use our attention to releaseurselves emotionally and psychically. Significant healing occurs at this level of

igong practice, with tremendous implications for stress management.

astly, Qigong integrates our three major centers (or "brains"), the third eye, theeart and the stomach. In the computer age, we have become "headier" than evsing touch with the wisdom of our hearts and the grounding of our stomachs.estern science and organizations like HearthMath have proved that attention one heart center can entrain the head to process emotions in a less stress-inducinanner. Through its emphasis and cultivation of all three centers, Qigong ensuraximum resilience when it comes to handling stress effectively.

igong is like a practical course in acceptance and letting go. We learn how toonserve our energy and stay calm, whenever the pressures. We learn how to gontrol of our inner being and take responsibility for enhancing the quality of ourves. These are skills you can use and apply for the rest of our life.

ohn Du Cane, who began his Qigong studies in 1975, teaches Qigong in the Twities. Email: [email protected]


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The Science of Qigong

"All Matter is energy"

Gene E

Qigong is a science, but it transcends modern science. Qigong as a

science should be used to improve people's lives - to teach them tomore natural - to attain a sense of total well-being. True Qigong mbe something that is not just an intellectual pursuit or something tostudy, but should be applied to life.

What is Qigong? It is the inter-exchange of Qi between peoplnd the universe. When the exchange of Qi takes place, the Qi works. It is thxchange of Qi that creates an energy that brings about health in living beings athe natural environment. When there is Qi, there is life. When there is no ere is no life.

hat are the three functions of Qigong?

Qigong is good for overall health. Through the exchange of Qi, diseased Qremoved and fresh, healthy Qi is gathered.Qigong brings about the removal of negativities that lead to worry, sadnessanger, nervousness, fear, and a stressful life. As a result, one is free to leahappy and carefree life. Modern medicine is good, but only provides atemporary solution. If people want to maintain their health the energy levthe body must be in balance - the emotions must become balanced and evEmotions can affect the physical body. The emotions and the physical bod

must be in harmony. This determines the quality of life.Finally, Qigong opens the heart. As one experiences the opening of the hethis allows the Qi from the universe to go to the entire body, removing thenegatives that rob one of a life of perfect well-being.

he purpose of Qigong is to bring all back to their original state - the natural statriginally, all were in the Qigong state. But, today, human society and the naturnvironment are no longer in balance. Qi is the life force. It protects thehole world, man's life, and the natural environment. This imbalance has

rought about the deterioration in the quality of Qi. When this happens, the powf the Qi is diminished and the Qi becomes uselessness, ineffectual.

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he amount of Qi in the universe is always the same. It is never more or less. Be quality of the Qi can change. If the circulation is not good, if there is not

nough of an exchange between man and the universe, it results in a harmfulmbalance, in poor Qi quality, in stale and stagnant Qi, in diminished power.

o improve the quality of your life - to improve circulation - the human heart mue open. Unconditional love is the key that unleashes the power of Qi.

hen the heart is open, immersed in the experience of love, the interflow of Qi cke place making the Qi work.

nconditional love is the root - it is the key. The relationship between humaneings in society can effect nature. If the family is healthy and happy, it affects ommunity. If the community flourishes, it affects the entire country. If theountry is healthy, it affects the entire world. This is what leads to peace andarmony. Only when one has been awakened to love can you understand the trueaning of life.

rue Qigong awakens understanding from the heart. Qi is never separated fromve. Through the practice of Qigong, true love is always with you - the joy of thghtness of being is always with you. A healthy mind coming from the practice oigong cooperates with the flow of Qi in the body. In the end, one realizes that ot that the heart and the mind are used to make the Qi flow effectively. It justappens naturally, of its own accord. At that time life is never seen apart from tigong state. It is then that life becomes established in it.

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