The YOQI Module 1 Training Program is an in-depth study into the practice of Qigong, Taoist Yoga, Pranayama, Buddhist and Taoist meditation. 19 May 2020. In the Winter I like to incorporate this self massage routine at the end of meditation. It is said that “the eyes are the windows to the soul”. The benefits of Eye Qigong are many. (31 min) QIGONG FLOW FOR HEALTHY CONFIDENCE is a fun and dynamic routine that empowers the emotional virtue of winter called zhi. As moving meditation, qigong practice typically coordinates slow stylized movement, deep diaphragmatic breathing, and calm mental focus, with visualization of guiding qi through the body. (73 min) YIN YOGA & THE MICROCOSMIC ORBIT. Using Taoist techniques you can double or triple your mind power and gain vitality in your body and organs. This is a good sign of Qi circulation! In Traditional Chinese Medicine the Lungs are the "commanders of Qi", they are foundation of our vitality and a healthy immune system. Physically this routine is perfect for detoxification and longevity. There should also be an ample amount of Qi in the Lower Dantian before doing circulation practices. Gong (or kung) is often translated as cultivation or work, and definitions include practice, skill, mastery, merit, achievement, service, result, or accomplishment, and is often used to mean gongfu (kung fu) in the traditional sense of achievement through great effort. You will learn how to make the sounds on all three levels: Ming (audible-physical) An (whisper-emotional) and Hua (silent-subconscious). [2][5], Qigong is generally viewed as safe. Through the forces of migration of the Chinese diaspora, tourism in China, and globalization, the practice of qigong spread from the Chinese community to the world. (38 min) QIGONG FLOW FOR A HAPPY HEART (NO MUSIC UPDATED VERSION). Therefore, tonficiation for this period also focuses on balancing yin and yang within and connecting to the forces of Heaven (yang), Earth (yin) and Human (Qi). Many scholars consider t'ai chi ch'uan to be a type of qigong, traced back to an origin in the seventeenth century. In this routine we will use specific Qigong exercises to bring our awareness to the main energy channel in the body (zhong mai) and circulate Qi. In 1995, there was Qigong Talent Bank, an organization of Science Research of Chinese Qigong, functioning as network system of the senior Chinese qigong talents in China. This complete Qigong flow routine is designed to purify, nourish and balance the lungs and immune system. Legend states that the 12 exercises were developed based on the movements of the 12 animals that Bodhidharma studied after his 9 years of meditation. The Six Healing Sounds Method (Liu Qi Fa) dates back to the 4th century AD. [3] With roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, and martial arts, qigong is traditionally viewed by the Chinese and throughout Asia as a practice to cultivate and balance qi (pronounced approximately as "chi"), translated as "life energy". This unique yin yoga routine is designed to embody the Four Brahamaviharas of Buddhism through posture, breath and recitation, to create a high vibration state of being. In the chakra system it is the third chakra. [57]:89–102, Especially since the 1990s, conventional or mainstream Western medicine often strives to heed the model of evidence-based medicine, EBM, which demotes medical theory, clinical experience, and physiological data to prioritize the results of controlled, and especially randomized, clinical trials of the treatment itself. Jan 8, 2018 - Stack your bones, open and relax the body, it is all about posture, balance, and the flow of chi through the body. (23 min) SOUND HEALING FOR EMOTIONAL TRANSFORMATION (simplified form). Your body should be internally cleansed and balanced before circulating energy. [69][74] However, there is no high-quality evidence that qigong is actually effective for these conditions. In five element theory, the lungs resonate with the metal element and are most influential in the season of AUTUMN. So how do we transform fear back into love? Practitioners range from athletes to the physically challenged. To tonify means to strengthen. Spring flows move Qi through the liver meridian and embody the spirit animal of spring, the dragon. "Qigong is an aspect of traditional Chinese medicine that involves coordinating breathing patterns with physical postures to maintain health and well-being. But how does it work? Tai Chi Chi Kung 18 Movements. Our winter purge and cleanse practices are a series of invigorating Qigong exercises that move stagnation, warm the internal organs (especially the kidneys), move the blood and warm the Qi in the xia dantian, the Lower Dantian. So spring is a good time to break free from old programs, open to new ideas and set our Hun free. (30 min) SUMMER SERIES: QIGONG FLOW TO TONIFY. Earth holds the center of balance in the rhythm of yin and yang. It provides a blog engine and a framework for Web application development. The Tao and Chinese medicine believe that the state of our emotions is directly linked to the state of our health. Circulation routines are a more advanced form of Qigong practice that ultimately uses the mind to guide the Qi. In Qigong, the yang energy effect of a full moon is considered the optimal time cultivate your Shen, or Spirit and open your Central Channel. [62], In Buddhism meditative practices now known as Buddhist qigong are part of a spiritual path that leads to spiritual enlightenment or Buddhahood. When should I choose to do a circulation routine? This formula is designed to reset your energy system and create a healthy connection between the Upper Dantian and the Lower Dantian. [29]:21792–21798, Most existing clinical trials have small sample sizes and many have inadequate controls. [29]:22278–22306[82] Also of concern is the choice of which qigong form to use and how to standardize the treatment or amount with respect to the skill of the practitioner leading or administering treatment, the tradition of individualization of treatments, and the treatment length, intensity, and frequency. (38 min) QIGONG FLOW FOR A HAPPY HEART (NEW MUSIC! In other words, circulate when you feel good and have fun doing it! When the Qi is weak, the body is trying to heal so it's not a time to detox, it’s a time to tonify. To tonify means to strengthen. Circulation Qigong flows may be the most fun, but actually they are an advanced form of practice and require that our state of health be in a stable condition. [29]:22278–22306, Scientists interested in qigong have sought to describe or verify the effects of qigong, to explore mechanisms of effects, to form scientific theory with respect to qigong, and to identify appropriate research methodology for further study. Fun tip: use a YOQI bean bag instead of your hand when doing the body tapping! As meditation, qigong is a means to still the mind and enter a state of consciousness that brings serenity, clarity, and bliss. The most important Qigong exercises for spring are purging practices. People practice qigong throughout China and worldwide for recreation, exercise, relaxation, preventive medicine, self-healing, alternative medicine, meditation, self-cultivation, and training for martial arts. [81] Another 2015 systematic review of qigong on biomarkers of cardiovascular disease concluded that some trials showed favorable effects, but concludes, "Most of the trials included in this review are likely to be at high risk of bias, so we have very low confidence in the validity of the results. Some of these Qigong practices require practitioners to hold the postures for a duration of time in order to pressurize the energy that flows through 12 Energy Meridians and 8 Extraordinary Vessels. Although the primary practices for spring are purging, tonification is an important next step. Over time this practice will train you to develop concentration and confidence, ultimately plugging you in to your highest potential. The meditation works through letting go on four layers: body, emotions, mind and the lung spirit. "[5] Although a 2010 comprehensive literature review found 77 peer-reviewed RCTs,[73] Lee et al. Shot on the beautiful beach of Hua Hin, Thailand. This line was formed at conception. This method encourages practitioners to build proper structure and posture, allowing them to stand in the positions longer and to increase and store more energy in their body. 'life-energy cultivation') is a millennia-old system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation[2] used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial-arts training. [2][79], A 2009 systematic review on the effect of qigong exercises on reducing pain concluded that "the existing trial evidence is not convincing enough to suggest that internal qigong is an effective modality for pain management. Qigong Flow for Daily Balance follows the Six Phases of Qi Flow and contains many fundamental and effective Qigong movements that all beginners should be familiar with. The routine uses specific Qigong movements that cultivate centering and grounding. 06/15/2011 12:45pm EDT | Updated August 15, 2011 This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform. Because it is low impact and can be done lying, sitting, or standing, qigong is accessible for disabled persons, seniors, and people recovering from injuries. The postures of Taoist yoga are held for long periods in order to toughen the body and mind as a whole. It’s is also an excellent practice by itself and can be done multiple times a day. (30 min) LATE SUMMER SERIES: QIGONG FLOW TO CIRCULATE. It is great for digestive health, boosting the immune system and cultivating energy in the Lower Dantian, our energy bank account. When one's willpower is weak one generally lacks ambition and has low self-esteem. Theory, Practice, and Pedagogy Past, Present and Future An Introduction for Readers and Writers Local Struggles, Global Histories Public Criticism From Samuel Johnson to James Wood Circulation Qigong also is beneficial to do before seated meditation. Chapter 28, Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu "Who knows his manhood's strength, Yet still his female feebleness maintains; As to one channel flow the many drains, All come to him, yea, all beneath the sky. [5], A 2015 systematic review of the effect of qigong exercises on cardiovascular diseases and hypertension found no conclusive evidence for effect. At the end of the meditation we finish with self massage to nourish our Qi. When our body is fluid and water flows, we are healthy and full of Qi. The Three Fires, Six Directions and Opening the Microcosmic Orbit is a Qigong form designed to connect with universal energy and transform it within our body. Enjoy the scenery and let's move some Qi! There are hundreds of Qigong exercises to clear and transform stress, especially purging exercises. (37 min) THREE FORCES STANDING MEDITATION. (31 min) AUTUMN SERIES: SEATED QIGONG & MEDITATION TO LET GO. When you train privately with a Qigong master, most often you will spend the first six months just focusing on this one area of the body. In China, where it is considered a "standard medical technique",[66]:34 qigong is commonly prescribed to treat a wide variety of conditions, and clinical applications include hypertension, coronary artery disease, peptic ulcers, chronic liver diseases, diabetes mellitus, obesity, menopause syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, insomnia, tumors and cancer, lower back and leg pain, cervical spondylosis, and myopia. Posture Inside - Buddhist and Taoist training programs for developing good posture Tai Chi Qigong DVDs; International Tai Chi Chuan Symposium 2009, 2014 - Ein Blick hinter die Kulissen: Yang Jun als Veranstalter zweier Kongresse in den USA. at the Tehama Family Fitness Center in Red Bluff, California from 2002 to 2017. The universe is an abundant source of energy. You can purchase a bean bag here: http://www.yoQi.com/Qi-stuff-1/batik-bean-bag. Description: The first English translation of Master Li Ching-yun's teachings on the Eight Brocades, the central practice of qigong. Of all the Qigong practices for winter, meditation is the most suitable. If you feel tired or weak, it is not a time to circulate Qi, unless advised by your personal TCM doctor or Qigong teacher. (26 min) AUTUMN SERIES: QIGONG FLOW COMPLETE DAILY ROUTINE, A complete Qigong routine for autumn that includes purging, tonification and circulation exercises. 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