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Qi-gong
is a kind of self-healing practice through which individuals learn
how to control their physical and mental activities, so they can come
to a totally relaxed and calm state. From a TCM viewpoint, qi-gong
enhances inspiration of clear-qi from the environment and helps to
cultivate the healthy energy for the body. Regular practice, speeds
up the transformation of primordial energy. When the primordial
energy has accumulated to a certain level, it transforms into
essence.
There
are different kinds of qi-gong designed for various purposes. It is
better to practice under the guidance of an experienced teacher or
let them choose the most proper exercise for you. See the article on
"Qi-gong Reactions".
Method of Imbibing Qi
This
is a kind of static qi-gong, which has been recorded in many ancient
books. It can be performed in any place and any posture. Regular
practice helps to improve kidney functioning and makes the blood in
the uterus abundant. Individuals should perform before meals.
Training
procedures:
- First get rid of
all the distracting thoughts, concentrate the spirit and
willpower, to be in a calm and peaceful emotional state.
Prepare by closing the mouth and slightly clenching the upper
and lower jaws.
- Relax the cheeks
and lower abdomen; inhale slowly with the nose; let the cheeks
and lower abdomen fill naturally.
- When the breath and
saliva fill up the mouth, raise the head with the chin up and
contract the cheek muscles. Swallow the breath and saliva to
the degree that the swallowing sound of liquid is heard; the
thought should follow the movements closely.
- Visualize that the
breath and saliva being swallowed are divided into two routes:
the liquid part is stored in the kidneys, and, the inhaled qi
is stored in the stomach and intestine.
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Initially,
an individual may experience loose bowels or hiccups after practice.
TCM believes that belongs to qi (vital energy) activation and self-elimination
of internal toxins. So, be calm and carry on when these phenomena
occur. If individuals feel fullness and distended in the lower
abdomen after practice, it is helpful to do exercise like hold the
breath for a few minutes, lie down or slightly shake the limbs.
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