SHAOLINqi-Gong
SHAOLIN Qi Gong is concrete health care through holistic mindfulness practice. The bodily feeling is developed and the spirit is trained. The immune system and organ activity are positively influenced, and the emotional balance is regulated.
Qi Gong means "working on life energy (Qi)" and teaches remedial and meditative exercises. Since the movement sequences are slow, harmonious and flowing, Shaolin Qi Gong is very suitable for older and weak people.
It generally leads to the absorption of new energy from nature, releases blockages, strengthens the immune system, reduces stress and anger. In the case of cardiovascular problems, nervous disorders, rheumatism, states of exhaustion, nervousness, back and joint problems, to name but a few, Qi Gong has a healing effect and can therefore be used to support other therapies.
The tradition
Shaolin – Qi Gong has its origins in the Shaolin Monastery in China at the foot of the sacred Song Shan Mountains. This monastery, built in 495 AD by the Chinese Emperor Xiaowen for the Indian monk Batuo, is considered the place of origin for Chan (=Zen) Buddhism and the cradle of martial arts.
The traditional path of the Shaolin culture is based on the spiritual and philosophical legacy of Chan Buddhism and builds on the three pillars of Gong (Kung) Fu, Rouquan and Qigong on. All three forms of movement are aimed at the functional optimization of body and mind, with the purpose of personal spiritual development as a human being. Shaolin culture believes that a healthy, clear mind requires a healthy, strong body in which life force energy (Qi) can flow freely.
While the exercise forms of Gong Fu and Rou Quan are about moving energy outwards in a targeted manner and also developing explosive effectiveness in fighting techniques, in Qi Gong you learn to convert the breath power into inner Qi (power), to nourish it maintain and regulate.
The inner energy work of Shaolin Qigong is fundamental to the development of the impressive abilities of the famous Shaolin monks, but for the general public it is an excellent way to achieve lasting mental and physical health.
Three methods (Ying) with the energy (qi) to work (gong ) provided as teaching systems
- The 8 exercises of Baduan Jing(Chan) Qi Gong
- The 12 exercises of Yi Jin Jing Qi Gong
- The 12 exercises of Xi Sui Jing Qi Gong
All three exercise systems are only used in connection with the so-called "Preliminary Exercises" to the Opening the energy gates , the "Ba Jins” and standing mediation taught and practiced. This methodology ensures optimal effectiveness of the actual QiGong exercises.
THE PREPARATORY EXERCISES
Opening the energy gates
The joints are set in motion from the toes to the crown of the head with circular movements.
This activates the synovial fluid and loosens blockages. Joints become more permeable and Qi can flow freely.
Ba Jins
Bajins are light stretching warm-up exercises for muscles, tendons and ligaments. Ba means lengthen or stretch in Chinese. These gentle stretching exercises are used to relieve tension and activate the meridians.
Above all, the chest and shoulders are stretched for more breathing volume. More oxygen gets into our organism and we feel fresher. All exercises lead to deeper breathing in the natural breathing rhythm.
breathing is life.
Zhan Zhuang
Standing meditation Zhan Zhuang in combination with conscious breathing calms the mind, leads to deep relaxation and inner harmony. It is also said to stand like a tree. Connecting with the earth energy and at the same time with the heavenly forces is a very old method of connecting to heaven and earth.
Energy massage and seated meditation
Energy mass is a self-massage that stimulates the meridians and gets the Qi flowing.
Energy points on the feet are gently activated with the pressure massage. The energy massage is particularly effective after sitting meditation.
How do I learn SHAOLIN QI Gong
Infuse every movement with awareness
The external forms of exercise can be learned relatively quickly. However, the effectiveness only arises through a consistent, repeated practice of awareness within the forms of movement. This happens very slowly in coordination with conscious, soft, deep breathing. The attention is drawn completely inward to the bodily sensation. The resulting awareness relieves the restless spirit so that it can increasingly follow the inner and outer movement with all its strength and clarity.
Somatic Qigong
For people with health impairments who are unable to learn the complete series of exercises, I offer a special one health-oriented teaching methods "Somatic Qigong“, in which the basic principles of Shaolin Qi Gong and Shaolin Rou Quan are worked with, and individual needs and requirements are given special consideration.
The focus here is not on learning entire series of exercises or forms, but on gradually regaining your optimal physical functionality as the basis for mental and emotional well-being. If, due to illness, accidents, unfavorable living conditions or mental illness, you have developed bad posture, hidden compensating movement patterns, lost a feeling for your core and conscious motor skills, Somatic Qi Gong is an effective way to improve your vitality and physical-psychic self-competence step by step regain step. In the very slow exercise context, blockages are specifically tracked down and carefully resolved. Harmful attitude patterns mostly have a psychological as well as a physical aspect. "Somatic Qigong" helps to correct this without any stress.
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