CULTIVATE MINDFULNESS: AN ACTIVE STATE OF AWARENESS
Qigong
Develop Concentration: Three C…crest of Life…
(Correct Structure, Correct Breathing, Correct Mental Composure)
Today it is recognized as one or o the Five Pillars of Traditional Chinese Medicine. There are over 5,000 forms of Qigong and is based on the fundamental principle of Tai Chi (Taiji) refers to the principle of Yin/Yang meaning universal balance, universal harmony. Qi (chi) refers to life force and Gong means work or effort.
Qigong develops secured footing, strong foundation, structural alignment, balance and centeredness. It enhances natural breathing, increases flexibility, fluidness in movement and greater range of motion. Students experience reductions in physical tension, aches and pains, mental confusion and emotional unrest; with results in feeling restful, relaxed, energized, happy, balanced, centered and clear.
CULTIVATE MINDFULNESS: AN ACTIVE STATE OF AWARENESS
Designed to calm, restore,
revive, and relax.
Qigong is the foundational exercise for Chinese therapy, health maintenance and fitness.
It is designed to calm the mind, restore natural breathing, relieve stress and relax the body. The aim of this practice is to cultivate and facilitate the free-flow circulation of Life Force (chi) resulting in increased energy levels, vitality
and wellbeing.
Qigong is the modern term for practices of self-cultivation originating in Eastern civilization more than 7,000 years.
Qigong is the synthesis of Meditation, Breathing and Movement. It will establish Physical Balance, Mental Equilibrium, Emotional Tranquility and Spiritual Radiance.
Qigong is the ancient’s answer to the stress in our life today, which may well be the cause for 90% of modern-day disease.
CULTIVATE MINDFULNESS: AN ACTIVE STATE OF AWARENESS
Zhan Zhuang Qigong
Develop Concentration: Standing Alone in Stillness
“Standing Still Alone” is rooted in esoteric Taoism, Guanzi 800 BC, referring to “Inward Training” or “Inner Cultivation” describing methods of breathing meditation, life force cultivation and chi circulation.
This Mindfulness practice of Standing Meditation is the foundation for correct movement; while emphasizing the principle of “movement within non-movement” and “non movement within movement”.
The modern term Zhan Zhuang “stand like a tree” is practiced throughout the Chinese culture. It permeates its Philosophy, Traditional Medicine, Spiritual Cultivation and Martial Arts. Within the numerous forms of Qigong, “standing still alone” is the single most important and widely practiced form of Qigong.
Standing meditation develops a tranquil mind, correct structural alignment, secure footing and a strong foundation. Zhan Zhuang Qigong promotes centeredness and balance, restorative breathing, internal harmony and acute body mind awareness.
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Swimming Dragon in the Clouds Qigong
Develop Concentration: Slowly, Evenly and Fluidly...
The movements are traditionally performed slowly, evenly and fluidly, with a calm concentration of mind; while supported with a rhythm of natural breathing and a gentle smile.
Swimming Dragon Qigong releases tension and blockages within the fascia, muscles and joints throughout the body allowing for fluidness of movement; liberates tension held within the breathing muscles restoring a deeper more natural breathing process; establishes structural alignment, centeredness, secure footing and solid foundation, resulting in better balance, greater flexibility and freer range of motion.
With a calm Mind one is free from hesitation. A quiet Mind opens pathways to harmony within and without. Qigong is the ancient’s answer to stress in our life today.
CULTIVATE MINDFULNESS: AN ACTIVE STATE OF AWARENESS
Six Healing Sounds Qigong
Develop Concentration: Having a conversation with your yourself.
Ancient physicians regarded the internal organs as “precious jewels of the body”. Each of our organs emits its own unique sound thus, the state of health of that organ can be determined by its vibration. By sending an optimal resonant sound / vibration corresponding to each of the organs, congested energy can be diffused. Energetic pathways and meridians are opened to flow freely. Virtuous energy contained in the organs is released and expressed, dramatically increasing health and vitality.
Physical and emotional stress, mental difficulties, environmental conditions, along with poor food, injuries and overly strenuous exercise can create excess heat in one or more organ leading to illness in those organs. In conjunction with posture, movement, breathing and meditation these unique sounds vibrate, cool and cleanse the vital organs stimulating the flow of vital energy to each individual organ, as well as to the whole body.
The Six Healing Sounds is a blend of qigong and meditation and is a wonderful antidote for modern-day stress and dis-ease. Smile to your organs and they will smile back.
CULTIVATE MINDFULNESS: AN ACTIVE STATE OF AWARENESS
Resting Dragon Awakens Mind Qigong
Develop Concentration: Awaken your Body, Calm your Mind and Enliven your Spirit…
Rooted in Taoist philosophy of the Five Elements, Resting Dragon Qigong is a dynamic practice in Mindfulness designed to stimulate the 5 Elemental Forces within their
respective organs.
Progressing from a dormant or latent state to an active and more vigorous one, it is designed to tonify the internal organs, to cultivate and to stimulate the free-flow circulation of the life force (Chi) through their related energy channels.
Resting Dragon exercising all muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments. Emphasis is placed on a calm concentration of the mind and the efficiency of a deeper more natural breathing process; while adding resilience to and rejuvenating bone and bone marrow, without stress, tension or strain. The relaxed stretching nature of the movements liberate the fascia, vessel, nerve, lymph and energy systems allowing for the free-flow circulation the Life Force (chi) throughout the body
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