I have been told that since I am from Mars and worked in Silicon Valley as an engineer that I must have rational scientific explanations for everything. Yes and…as a yogi there is much that transcends modern/western explanations. This YouTube video speaks to many of the “not scientifically proven” ideas that I have lived with […]
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Book Recommendations
A few of the books available to you about Prana, Qi, internal martial arts, T’ai Chi and Qigong: Links to Amazon.com from this posting will result in a commission paid to my, Jaya’s, Amazon Store “kodainobushidoda“; this does not effect the price that you pay. — Mahalo
The Standard Qigong Rules
These rules or guidelines are generally observed unless specified overwise. After you are able to sense the flow of Qi you are ready to being the practice of Qigong.
Baihui point
Baihui (GV20) is the governing vessel point on the very top of the head. Directly above the ear holes on the center line of the skull. When the posture is erect imagine the center line of the body is lifting up from the navel through the Baihui into space. As the Baihui lifts the jaw […]
Standing
T’ai Chi Position T’ai Chi position: feet hip width apart and parallel toes forward, shoulders rolled back and down, knees and elbows flexed. Standing Checklist Items to consider during standing meditation:
Wu Chi
Wu Chi or Emptiness is the most fundamental Qigong posture. Many Qigong movements begin and end with Wu Chi. Standing feet shoulder width apart and parallel. Knees slightly bent sinking into the earth (from the waist down). Arms at side with gravity pulling the fingers to the ground. Shoulders relaxed with a natural slight rounding. […]