Chi Kung for health
Many of us are vaguely aware of the great benefits of Chi Kung Meditation to our health and longevity but don't really understand how it works. Here is an overview.
- Chi circulates around our bodies in a daily cycle, mainly but not entirely through pathways called Meridians and vessels.
- Chi is stored in energy centres / resevoirs called Tan Tiens.
- The 2 main sources of Chi are the Earth (Yin Chi) and the sky (Yang Chi).
- When the Chi in our bodies are circulating freely, and is balanced between Yin and Yang we will enjoy good health.
- Opening the Meridians through stretching exercises and guiding Chi through them facilitates strong, smooth circulation of the Chi.
- Drawing in fresh Chi from the earth and sky keeps our Chi plentiful and allows us to balance Yin and Yang.
- Expelling stale or excess keeps our Chi fresh and prevents it becoming excessively strong.
By it's nature, Chi Kung or Qi Gong, is simple and easy yet amazingly effective. Anyone can practice it effectively, regardless of fitness and age.
The system that we teach is is Tong Ling (clearing and circulating) Chi Kung. The system can be learnt in 1 month but takes time to practice, however, benefits can be felt immediately.
Our Chi Kung routine is practiced at the start of the Shuang Yang class every Sunday morning at 10am.