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Qigong and the Law of Attraction

December 21, 2019 by
Qigong and the Law of Attraction.

Have you ever wondered why one person is so successful and another person was not so successful? Have you wondered what you could do to greatly improve your chances to be successful?

What if I told you that there was a universal law that you can tap into to achieve anything that you want in life. That law is called “The Law of Attraction.”  I know what you are thinking; that is some new age mumbo jumbo. I’m here to tell you that it is a universal law and there is an ever-growing body of scientific research that is shedding new light on what is possible.

So why am I writing about the Law of Attraction on a Qigong website? Long before the current scientific evidence was revealed by studies in quantum physics, the ancient practice of Qigong referred to a universal Chi Field that we can tap into for healing and actually for actualizing anything into our lives. Doesn’t this sound a lot like the Law of Attraction?

Einstein discovered that everything was made of energy. Remember his famous equation from physics class, E=mc2?

One thing that always eluded him was the “Unified Field Theory.”  I believe that this so-called “Unified Field” is the Chi Field. The Unified Field theory, if found, would explain both the macrophysics, like gravity and the microphysics, like quantum mechanics.

Not only is everything made of energy, but everything is transmitting and receiving energy. Every thought that we have sends out energy that has a particular frequency. Our thoughts are very powerful. This energy, whether positive or negative, if repeated enough, following a specific formula, has the power to attract to us, things with energies of similar frequencies.

In the world of physics, there is a concept called, action at a distance, which is that one object can be changed or influenced by another object without being touched. This was something that Einstein himself couldn’t explain and referred to it as “spooky action at a distance.”  The development of quantum physics looks at this from several perspectives including quantum entanglement.

This demonstrates that we can indeed influence things from a distance without physically touching it. So if you want to attract “positive” things into your life, then your thoughts and feelings need to match the frequency of the “positive” things you want.

So you must change your mind and your thoughts if you want to change your life. It is more than just mere positive thinking.  There are many thought leaders today that teach about the Law of Attraction and how to tap into it. Most recently it was highlighted in the movie “The Secret.” Here’s a small list of teachers and scientists that teach about this subject.

So whether you follow Qigong or the Law of Attraction, you will learn the secrets of health, wellness, prosperity, and of course, success. One of my favorite authors and teachers, Tony Robbins, always talks about modeling others that are doing what we want to do. So if you want to learn how to tap into the Law of Attraction, then learn more about one or more of the authors above.

If that seems too complicated for you, I recently wrote a new book called “Dreams Into Reality,” which distills the Law of Attraction into simple and easy to follow steps. This is perfect for some getting started with the Law of Attraction. As with Qigong, the Law of Attraction is easy to learn but can take a lifetime of practice to master.

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5 Mindfulness Practices For Living In The Present Moment

November 25, 2019 by
Mindfulness practices: observe your thoughts, abdominal breathing, walking in the park, Tai Chi, and Qigong.

Mindfulness practices are practices that allow us to focus our attention in the present moment, which is great for relieving stress. To be in the present moment, you must let go of things from your past. Learn from things in your past and let them go. Forgive everyone that has hurt you in the past. That doesn’t mean you condone or allow yourself to be hurt by others. It just means that you accept what has happened and you are ready to move on with your life.

Also, to be in the present moment, you must let go of worry about what will happen in the future. The fear of the unknown can paralyze you and keep you from living in the present moment. Here are five powerful mindfulness practices that can have a profound effect on your life.

1. Observe Your Thoughts

Life is often so busy and hectic that we become unconscious to all of the thoughts that we think every day. As reported by the National Science Foundation, we have about 60,000 thoughts per day and about 80% of thoughts are negative. When we live most of our lives unconsciously,  then we give up the power of conscious choices. It is our conscious choices that give us the power of changing our thoughts to be more positive.

One simple mindfulness practice is to observe your thoughts without judgment. Just notice what thoughts you are having at any given moment. You may catch yourself being negative. Just accept it and don’t try to force your thoughts to be a certain way. Just observe and accept. Don’t judge yourself. Don’t criticize yourself. The conscious act of observing your thoughts without judgment has the power to change your unconscious thoughts over time.

2. Abdominal Breathing

Focusing your mind on your breathing in the present moment is a powerful mindfulness practice. It can reduce or stop a stress response and it can induce a relaxation response. Abdominal breathing is performed by slowly inhaling deeply into the abdomen and allowing your abdomen to move outward. Then as you slowly exhale, allow your abdomen to move inward. You can count your breath cycle. Inhale, exhale, 1. Inhale, exhale, 2. Repeat this practice for 5 to 10 minutes to start. If you lose your concentration and forget your count, just return your focus to your breathing and start from 1.

3. Walking in the Park

Walking in the park is not only a great way to connect with nature, but it is also a great way to be in the present moment. It can be considered a walking mindful meditation. Feel the warm breeze on your face. Notice the living animals and insects that cross your path. Here the buzz of the bees as they fly by. Connect with nature with all of your senses.

4. Tai Chi

Tai Chi has been called meditation in motion. It is a great exercise that can help your balance. It can induce a relaxation response. You become the movement rather than thinking about the movement. Feel the energy flowing through your body. You practice Tai Chi in the present moment.

5. Qigong

Qigong can have both exercise or movement and sitting meditation. Both are great mindfulness practices. Qigong is a great way to balance the mind and the body. As you practice in the present moment, you relax into the practice. You open the energy channels in the body.

It is important to understand that no matter which mindfulness practice resonates with you, the key to achieving the most benefits is a consistent daily practice. There is no substitute for practicing.

And as always, if you have any questions, you can either leave a question below or ask a question on our contact form on our contact us page. I will try to answer every question as soon as I possibly can.

If you would like more information about Qigong, contact me at http://www.InnerVitalityQigong.com/contact.html. Also, you can begin with one of our home study kits at http://www.InnerVitalityQigong.com/home-study.html.  Great things are coming to Inner Vitality Qigong and I hope that you can become a part of our journey along the path of Qigong.

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Living Qigong

December 19, 2018 by

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Living Qigong 24 hours a day depends on our mind power. So, in the beginning, we train our minds to release stress and relax. Relaxation is one of the most important aspects of Qigong living. Stress restricts the flow of Qi. Relaxation allows the Qi to flow smoothly.

Living Qigong is not about being perfect. It’s about doing your best. If you have an “off” day, accept it as a learning opportunity, try again, make an adjustment, stay calm, and positive. It is a chance to dive deeper into your understanding of your life. Ask yourself quality questions when you are having an “off” day. For example, what can I do differently to achieve a more beneficial outcome? Or, you can restate your situation and focus on what you do want. For example, what I desire is to handle this situation calmly and positively.

The practice of Qigong is not just limited to the times when we practice the exercises and meditations. Qigong is really the practice of life. Qigong is an expression of life. Thus, Qigong is a way of life.

If you live Qigong, then when you wake in the morning, you take a deep breath, put a smile on your face, and you center your mind in the present moment. Throughout your day, you send positive energy in the form of thoughts to all life forms around you. You send blessings of gratitude to life itself.

When you eat, you focus only on eating the food. You focus on how the food tastes. Feel the presences of the food in your mouth. Look at the colors and textures of the food. Smell the aroma of the food. Breathe deeply while you eat. Chew slowly and appreciate the moment.

When you wash the dishes, you focus only on washing the dishes. Feel the warmth of the water on your hands. Feel how smooth the soap feels. Smell the scent of the soap. Wipe the front side of the plate. Notice the pattern in the front of the plate. When you wipe the back side of the plate, just focus on the back side. Don’t worry about the front side. Don’t worry about how many dishes you have to wash. Focus on each dish, one at a time. Breathe deeply while you wash the dishes.

Sleeping is another practice of Qigong. Before sleeping, you prepare your mind and body for sleep. Your mind is calm and centered for sleep. Sleep is the yin balance to being awake. You seek to balance all aspects of your life. Deep breathing before and while in bed will calm your mind. I also recommend thinking about five things you are grateful for from your day. Before sleep, if there is something weighing on your mind, write it down with a short list of possible actions you can take. This will allow you to be at peace knowing that you have solutions and you won’t forget them.

You seek to bring Yin and Yang balance to your life and surroundings. You let go of the past. You let go of judgments. You let go of any expectations. You let go of any resistance. You live every moment consciously. You live in the present moment. You enjoy quiet and peaceful times more deeply. You enjoy active and changing times more deeply.

You allow the flow of Qi and life to be smooth. As your Qigong practice opens the energy channels in your body, it allows the Qi to flow more smoothly in your body. When Qi is flowing more smoothly, your health improves, your mind relaxes more deeply, and your emotions become balanced. As a result, it also allows the Qi flow of your life to be more smooth. You handle the unexpected changes in life more easily. You handle difficult situations more easily. More things become easy and fewer things seem difficult.

As you practice Qigong, you learn that before you can help others, that you must help yourself first. By taking the self-less action to heal yourself, you put yourself in a better position to help others.

With increased emotional stability, your relationships come into balance. When communing with others, you extend positive and compassionate thoughts. Just as the Qi Field extends and encompasses everyone and everything, you recognize that others are not only connected to you but are an extension of you. You recognize that as you treat others with love and kindness, you treat yourself with love and kindness.  You also know that if you treat yourself with negativity, that indirectly you are extending negativity to others.

So, as a practitioner of Qigong, your practice extends way beyond the exercises and meditation. It becomes the way you live your life. So if you are ready to embrace a life of Qi, a life of Qigong, then start right where you are. There is no time like the present to begin. After all, Qi is everywhere. You can’t escape Qi, it is inside of you. It is all around you. So why not learn to master yourself and Qi through the life practice of Qigong. Qigong is a great way to master your life.

If you would like more information about how to live Qigong 24/7/365, contact me at http://www.InnerVitalityQigong.com/contact.html. Also, you can begin with one of our home study kits at http://www.InnerVitalityQigong.com/home-study.html.  Great things are coming to Inner Vitality Qigong and I hope that you can become a part of our journey along the path of Qigong.

 

 

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Qigong Saves The World

November 22, 2018 by

Qigong Saves The World - Inner Vitality QigongNow isn’t that a bold statement, “Qigong Saves The World”. Actually, the magic in Qigong isn’t really Qigong itself. The magic is in the people, those that practice Qigong. Qigong is just a way to access the latent power, Qi, in everyone.

It is by practicing Qigong that we can transform our world. At this time in our history, more and more people are awakening to the idea that we can co-create our own reality. That is not a cliché, but it is a fact backed by science.

We create our reality because we tap into the energy that surrounds us and flows through us. We control this energy either unconsciously or consciously with our mind. The truth is that the only thing about the world and life that needs saving is the unconscious way that humans find themselves living these days.

Just take a look around you then next time you walking down the street. You will likely see someone walking down the street and looking down at their cell phone instead of paying attention to what is going on around them. A lot of the time when I go to the park, I often see a child and a parent walking and the parent is paying more attention to their cell phone than the child. Cell phones are just one of the many distractions that keep us from being in the present moment.

By being unconscious, we become nothing but a bundle of nerves being stimulated and reacting without conscious control.  And if we have negative unconscious thoughts (which is typical), then we co-create a life that we don’t really want.

It is by living life each day consciously that we can make choices that direct the energy of life in balanced and beneficial ways. If you want to heal your body, then consciously focus your mind in the area of the body and visualize that you are healed. If you want to make more money, then you must start by consciously focusing your mind in the area of having more money.

So, with that said, Qigong saves the world, one practitioner at a time. Are you ready to help save the world from unconscious reactions and live in the present moment? If you answered yes, then it is time for you to take action.

You can begin by taking our Beginning Qigong Meditation home study kit. It will teach you simple and effective Qigong meditation techniques to relax, be in the present moment, increase your energy level, and so much more. Click the link http://www.InnerVitalityQigong.com/home-study.html to get started.  If you have questions or would like coaching help (online via Skype), you can contact me at http://www.InnerVitalityQigong.com/contact.html.

 

 

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Qigong for Self-Healing

March 25, 2018 by

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Introduction

Qigong is a general term for Chinese meditations and exercises that are used to improve and maintain good health and promote longevity. Qi (pronounced chee) refers to the life force or energy within all living things. Gong refers to one’s ability or skill. Thus, Qigong means Qi ability. A person that practices Qigong develops the ability to work with and improve their own Qi, thus improving their health. With regular and daily Qigong practice, you will learn techniques to relax both your body and your mind. Qigong practice will enhance your ability to focus your mind and improve your concentration. Thus, Qigong is truly a holistic approach to natural living and training both your mind and body.

Qigong focuses on self-healing and prevention of illness. It includes movement forms (stances and exercises) and quiet forms (breathing and meditations). Qigong helps the practitioner to focus their mind and to be in the present moment, which relaxes both the mind and the body. It is difficult to relax the body if the mind is not relaxed and quiet. Qigong also helps to strengthen and increase the energy (Qi) flow in the body. As a result, Qigong provides a strong foundation that supports the body’s own ability to heal.

 

Qi

The “Qi” part of Qigong refers to the universal energy or life force that is present in all living organisms. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), disease occurs in the human body when Qi flow is disturbed (excess, deficient or blocked). The disruption of the Qi flow may manifest itself as symptoms (physical or emotional). Qi flows throughout the body in energy channels.

There are twelve major Jing channels (meridians) associated with the twelve organs (not necessarily the same as the physical organs of western anatomy) of the body. There are also eight Mai channels (vessels) that store and circulate Qi. Thus, improving Qi flow in the body literally means to improve the flow of Qi in the organs. The human body relies on the proper amount and flow of energy (Qi) for maintaining good health. Consistent practice of Qigong smooths out the Qi flow by opening energy channels in the body, increasing the stored energy in the body, and by circulating the energy through the channels. Thus, Qigong allows the practitioner to “Get Qi, Feel Qi, and Use Qi”.

Qi is depleted or blocked in many ways:

  1. Too much mental or physical stress.
  2. Poor eating and drinking habits.
  3. Too little or too much sleep.
  4. Extreme emotions (joy, sadness, anger).
  5. There are many, many other ways.

It’s important to eliminate or minimize these to have a successful Qigong practice and to be happy, healthy and in harmony.

Stress and tension restrict the flow of Qi in the body. When you feel stress or tension starting, take a 5-minute break and focus on your breathing. Breathe deeply into your abdomen. It will relax you and improve the Qi flow.

 

Qigong State

It is important to understand the concept of Qigong State for practicing Qigong (movement forms and quiet forms). Qigong State refers to putting your mind and body into the proper state for practicing Qigong. This means letting go of all thoughts about what has happened earlier in the day or what you want to do later. It means being present in the moment, the “here and now”. It means focusing your attention on relaxing both your mind and your body. It also means making sure that your spine is properly aligned while sitting or standing. Your feet should be flat on the floor unless you are sitting in the lotus position. Also, when in a Qigong state, you should put the tip of your tongue on the roof of your mouth behind your teeth as much as possible.

 

Daily Practice

Daily consistent practice is an important key to improving your health through Qigong. Without practice, you cannot strengthen your body and open your energy channels. Without practice,  you cannot quiet your mind and reduce stress. You should want and love to practice. If your practice becomes a chore, then you are likely doing it incorrectly. However, if life happens and you miss a practice, don’t beat yourself up. Don’t be hard on yourself. Learn from the circumstance and see if there is something you can do to reduce the likelihood that you will need to miss a practice in the future. Just do your best. But, always smile, forgive yourself, and just let it go.

Be grateful for your practices. Be grateful for your instructors. Be grateful for all of the Qigong masters that have paved the way for us to get the knowledge and instruction. Invite your friends and family to join you for your practices. Everyone benefits and it gives you an added incentive to practice consistently and you can support each other during times when you don’t feel like practicing.

 

Conclusion

As we have covered, the practice of Qigong means that we train to use Qi for self-healing. The practice of Qigong relaxes both the body and the mind. Thus, Qigong is a great way to reduce the effects of stress and improve your health. Qi flows through the energy channels in the body. The practice of Qigong helps us to “Get Qi, Feel Qi, and Use Qi”. Daily practice is important for constant improvement. Having gratitude for the practice and the Qigong masters help us to keep the momentum and desire to practice.

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Healing Starts In The Mind

March 4, 2018 by

Healing Starts In The Mind

If you want to heal your body, remember, healing starts in the mind. It starts with the thoughts and mental pictures you have about your circumstance. It is important to have positive thoughts about your ability to heal. Let go of the victim mentality. You have the power within you to change your circumstance. Let go of the story you keep telling yourself. The stories you tell yourself can feed your situation, giving more energy to the situation you don’t want. You have the power of choice. You can choose a new story. You can change the thought patterns that keep you stuck in your situation. As described by Dr. Wayne Dyer in his book “10 Secrets To Success and Inner Peace”, one of his secrets is “Give up your personal history”. He explains that if you give up your personal history, then you don’t have to live up to it. This personal history is the story you are telling yourself and others.

Qigong teaches us to bring our conscious waking awareness to our situation. Through Qigong, we not only learn to be conscious of our situation but learn to live in the present. It teaches us to let go of the negative thoughts and imagery about what might be, what always was, why it won’t work, why I can’t heal. These stories are not beneficial to our healing. So you may be asking, What can I do to change my situation? How can I do it? You can do it, starting with the choices you make. Choose to have positive and loving thoughts and mental pictures of yourself. Open your heart and forgive yourself for getting into the situation. Stop blaming others. Accept your situation as it is, even if it isn’t your fault. If you resist healing, it will only give more power to your lack of healing. Once you accept your situation and see the truth about where you are right now, then you can focus your thoughts and pictures on what you do want.

So now that you have opened your heart and let go of your story and negative thoughts, what’s next. First, you must believe and trust that you have the capacity for healing. Everyone does. If you cut yourself, the body instantly begins the process of healing the wound. This is true about all aspects of your life, once you know and trust in your ability to heal. Once you trust in your ability to heal, you let go of the stress of healing and your body begins to relax. This is an important key to the success of Qigong. Qigong teaches us to relax.

Here’s another important key to healing. Your mind can’t heal your body if it isn’t in your body. So you must focus your mind on the areas of your body that are in need of healing. The mind is most powerful when you activate your power of visualization. You may have heard the phrase, “Words have power”. Well, your mind’s pictures, real or imaginary, are even more powerful than your words. You can visualize the healing you want. You can visualize the energy flowing in the area. You can visualize the perfect condition as if the healing has already happened. If you have a pain in your knee, then visualize the energy going to the knee and surrounding the knee, penetrating deep into every cell of the knee. Imagine the feeling that the healing will bring; strength, warmth, tingling, relaxed. You can imagine the energy as either a white light or a golden light. As explained by my Qigong teacher, Qigong Grandmaster Tianyou Hao, “The mind leads the Qi, the Qi follows the mind.” This is a very important lesson that we learn from Qigong. But it only works if you focus your mind’s attention in the body. It also requires consistent practice and patience.

Another way to focus your mind in the body is to send a loving smile into the affected area. Send love to the area that needs healing. This also works for mental/emotional issues (not clinical conditions). Visualize the smile bringing love to the area of your life that is bothering you. If you are struggling with a loved one, visualize yourself smiling at them, even if you can’t do it in person. This will have a profound effect on the healing of the relationship. Trust in your ability to heal.

And finally, know that we are all connected. So when you heal yourself, you also contribute to the collective healing of everyone. Some people sacrifice themselves, their health, their time, and their dreams to help others. But this is a very selfish idea. No one benefits. If you really want to help others, then you must heal yourself first. So the next time someone you love needs healing, dedicate your Qigong practice and healing to that person. Better yet, ask them to join your practice. Practice together.

It is best to practice being positive, visualizing and sending a smile and love to yourself when there is no reason and no issues. Practice this every day. Then, if something happens, like an injury or illness, or another life struggle, then you already know what to do. Put your mind’s attention on the situation or area, smile to the area, send love to the area. Visualize the gold white light surrounding the area, nourishing the area, and loving the area (could also be a person or situation, the same visualization can be used). Remember that you can heal. Healing starts in the mind.

Check out a related article Mind Power for Healing.

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Intentions Form Chi Fields

March 4, 2018 by

Chi Field

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Hurricane Sandy has affected a lot of people on the east coast. The destruction is tremendous. Our hearts and prayers go out to all affected. With that said, staying stuck in the destruction and repeating the sorrows and regrets will not help anyone, including yourself. You may be thinking that is the compassionate way, to extend feelings of sadness to those affected by “bad” events. However, this type of support does not provide any power or help to those affected. Providing negative thoughts and intentions only contribute to building a negative pattern or field of energy that not only weakens yourself but also weakens others.

In Qigong, thoughts good or bad directed towards a common intention create energetic patterns that form what is called a Chi (Qi) Field of the intention. These energy patterns can either strengthen you or weaken you. So extending any sentiment that has a negative tone will actually immediately weaken the muscles in your body. And not just your body, but those around you and ultimately everyone in the Universal Chi Field, which encompasses everything. And extending any thoughts or words that have a positive tone will actually strengthen the muscles in your body. This has been proven through the field of Kinesiology. Kinesiology is also known as muscle testing. While holding one arm out to the side, if you think a negative thought or a false thought, your arm will be weakened and will be difficult to resist if someone pushes down on your arm. And if you think something positive or empowering, your arm will be strong and it will be easier to resist as someone pushes down on your arm. There is a great body of research by a medical doctor, Dr. David Hawkins, that has proven this. He has described his research in his book, “Power vs Force”.

So now you may be asking, how should I respond to those going through, what they view as, a difficult time? Since visualization is powerful, first get a picture in your mind of the person doing well or having an empowered outcome. There is a Chinese word “Haola” (pronounced, how la) that means “All is well and so be it”. It is a word of not just wishing a person well, but transforming any situation to wellness. It is more than just a statement, but it is an intention, backed by millions of people that know of its meaning and use this intention daily. It has a powerful Chi Field that, when expressed, will strengthen you and others around you. So you can greet the person with Haola. It is like extending a powerful blessing to the person that can literally change their situation in a positive way and strengthen them. You can also extend Haola in silence. I learned about Haola from Qigong Master Mingtong Gu of the Zhineng (Wisdom Healing) Qigong tradition. As Master Gu often recommends, you can dedicate your own daily Qigong practice to the healing or the positive benefit of those going through difficult circumstances. Haola!, Haola!, Hoala!

Check out a related article Mind Power for Healing.

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Relaxation

February 18, 2018 by

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One of the most important aspects you will learn as part of Qigong is relaxation. Relaxing is important to activate the body’s healing response. Relaxing means to let go of tension and stress that is held in the body. It also means to let go of tension and stress in the mind.

Relaxing the mind allows for a deeper state of relaxation to occur in the body. So what exactly does it mean to relax your mind? The human mind is typically busy thinking tens of thousands of thoughts each day, most of which are the same thoughts day after day. On top of that, people are stressed out from work, the bills, the kids, their health issues, their families, etc. If you are experiencing similar thoughts, you may find it difficult to turn these thoughts off. Some have difficulty sleeping because they can’t shut down the thoughts and worries.

If you learn Qigong, you will learn effective techniques to quiet your busy mind. Here are a few techniques. Close your eyes and concentrate on your breathing. Focus on each inhalation and exhalation. You can even count your breath cycles. Inhale, exhale, one, inhale, exhale, two, inhale, exhale, three, and continuing for five minutes or more. Another simple technique is to repeat a mantra. That is to repeat a word or phrase over and over again. The word or phrase can be as simple as “calm” or “calm, peace, relax” or it can be a complete sentence like: “I am calm, peaceful and relaxed in all situations”. Just make sure it is something positive and empowering. Keep in mind that your mind may wander, especially in the beginning. If this happens, just bring your awareness back to your technique (count, matra, etc). It is important to practice one of these techniques consistently one or more times each day. The more you practice, the quicker you will notice the results of focusing and calming your mind.

As you learn to calm and quiet your mind, you will begin to feel less stress. This is a sign your mind is relaxing. Now it will be much easier to relax your body. Now you can use a simple progressive relaxation technique to relax your body. You can start with your head; put your attention on your face and head. Imagine all tension releasing from your head. You can lightly tense your head and face and release. Feel the tension melting away. Repeat for your neck, shoulders, arms, hands, chest, back, abdomen, pelvis, legs, feet, etc. You can spend extra time in areas that do not release. Once you finish at your feet, repeat the entire process two more times. Practice this at least once a day, following a technique to calm and quiet your mind. It is important to find a quiet place for your practice where you won’t be interrupted. Sit in a comfortable chair. You can close your eyes, but don’t fall asleep. If you tend to fall asleep, then slightly open your eyes. These simple techniques are quite effective. There are many other techniques in Qigong for training the mind and body to relax. Seek out a teacher if you want more information.

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Living In Balance

February 18, 2018 by

Living in Balance

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From a Qigong point of view, illness can occur in the body when there are energetic imbalances. When Qi (energy) is either stagnant, blocked or weak, illness may follow if the imbalance is not corrected. Practicing Qigong can help to balance and restore proper energy flow. There are many reasons for getting out of balance. Here’s a few: improper diet, improper breathing, not enough rest, too much exercise, strong emotions, etc. Anything that is excessive can lead to imbalance.

One way to understand balance and imbalance is to study the science of Yin and Yang. Yin is a characteristic that is feminine, dark, cold, inside, mental, etc. Yang is a characteristic that is masculine, light, hot, outside, physical, etc. The best way to balance your health and life is to balance Yin and Yang. If you sit too much (too yin), then you can find balance by doing more exercise (yang). When you are too mental (yin), then being more physical (yang) will help you become more balanced. If you are physically exhausted from exercising too much, then you will benefit from much rest (yin).

Qigong brings balance when movement forms (exercises) are balanced with quiet forms (breathing and meditation). Movement forms help to open energy channels and detoxify the body and restore proper energy flow. Quiet forms relax (yin) both the mind and body allowing the body to release tension (yang). Both of which allow the energy of the body to flow more freely. Both movement forms and quiet forms help to build energy in the body, improving the condition of energy depletion or exhaustion. As demonstrated by the following symbol

Yin Yang Symbol

referred to as the Yin/Yang Symbol, Yin and Yang are opposites that when balanced, live in harmony. The parts in black represent Yin and the parts in white represent Yang. The nature of Yin and Yang is to seek balance. Thus, if there is too much Yang, Yin will emerge to balance the Yang. If there is too much Yin, then Yang will emerge to balance the Yin. Thus as shown by the symbol, there is always a little Yin, in Yang and there is always a little Yang, in Yin. An example of this is that if there is a physical injury (yang), the body automatically increases blood flow (liquid is yin) to bring about healing and restore balance. By practicing Qigong on a daily basis, you will bring more energetic balance to your body and as a result, improved health.

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Unseen Force

December 9, 2017 by

Tree Qi Field

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There are unseen forces all around us. There is gravity, electric, magnetic, and nuclear forces to name a few. We experience these in everything we do. Can you imagine what would happen if gravity was suspended? We would just fly off the planet. Whoosh! There we go floating in space. There would be nothing to anchor us to planet Earth. This is an essential force needed for life. Wouldn’t you say?

Qi (pronounced chee) is an unseen life force that is not very well-known. Actually, it is more than just a life force. It is the force behind all hidden forces of nature. Nothing exists without Qi. There are many dimensions to Qi. Qi is basically the so-called “unified field” theory that is considered the “holy grail” of physics. Modern Physics, at this point in history, has failed to characterize or quantify this theory.

Qi has been known to humankind for thousands of years. The earliest known writing (2nd century BCE) that describes the flow of Qi in the pathways in the body is called the “Huangdi Neijing” or “The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine”. [1] Modern Physics is still trying to catch up to this ancient technology.

The key to life is having a smooth and balanced movement of Qi in the body and having a balanced exchange of Qi with your surroundings (the Universe). When the flow or movement of Qi is restricted or blocked, illness or disease takes over in the body.

So, the key to prevent illness and disease is by doing practices that enhance the Qi flow in the body and with the environment. Thus, practices that relax body and mind, strengthen the body, and open energy channels in the body will help to prevent illness and disease. Mindfulness practices like Qigong, Tai Chi, Yoga, and Meditation are good places to start if you want to prevent illness and disease. They help you to tap into the unseen forces in and around the body to bring balance and harmony to your energy system.

Now it’s up to you to make a choice. You can choose to harness the “unseen forces” in your life or you can choose to do nothing and risk becoming sick. Now I can’t guarantee that if you do engage in mindfulness practices that you won’t get sick. We are human and not perfect. However, I can tell you that mindfulness practices will give you a foundation from which you can deal with difficult times in a more structured and beneficial way. I hope you choose to take a closer look at this “unseen force”, known as Qi, in your life.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qi, accessed 06/28/2017

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The Power of the Present Moment

June 11, 2016 by

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Do you ever find yourself worrying about something that might happen in the future? Do you ever find yourself going over a past experience and you just couldn’t get it out of your mind? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you are not living in the present moment. The present moment is the only moment we ever have. You cannot live in the future or the past. But you can waste your present moments being stuck in thoughts about the future or the past.

The power of the present moment is that it releases your mind from worry and stress. Therefore, it shuts down the stress response in your body. If you just focus on the present moment, you will induce a relaxation response. Then you will unlock the openness and creativity of your mind.

If you want to live in the present moment, then you must be accepting of what is right now. You don’t have to like what is happening now, but you must accept it. Often times people find much pain in their present moments and they try to escape through numbing with alcohol, drugs, food, and other things that eventually lead to an addiction.

Breathing is a great way to root yourself in the present moment. First, put your mind in your body and on your breathing. Then, breathe deeply and slowly into your abdomen. Focus your mind on your breathing and nothing else. If you find your mind wandering, just accept the reality and return your focus back to your breathing. If you find it difficult, you can count your breath cycles. For example, inhale, exhale, 1. Inhale, exhale, 2. Inhale, exhale, 3. Continue to count your breath cycles for five minutes or longer.

Be open to the things in your present moment without judging them, even if they make you uncomfortable. When we judge things in our present moment as good or bad, we place restrictions on our experiences. Then, we may begin to allow our fears and emotions to take over our present moments. Living in the present moment may not be easy, but it is worth the effort and the power it brings to your life.

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