About the Ancient Chinese Health system


About the Ancient Chinese Health system


One of the tests that must pass monk checking its ability to control the energy of "chi", looks like this: lying between the boards with a hammer a nail, he must stand on his chest with a sledgehammer breaking 100-pound slab of stone ... Perhaps it is such "miracles" and famous Qigong - ancient Chinese art of self-regulation of the organism, the traditional healing system, the basis of the internal martial arts styles. Translated the word "qigong", consisting of two characters Qi (氣) and Gong (功), usually as a "breath control", "the art of managing the internal energy." The first part of the word "Qi" means air, breath, the subtle energy substance, the prana. The second part of the "gun" - labor, business, work, art. Hence the common sense practice of qigong - work on energy management through breathing. Breaking the same head and bare hands granite slabs, hold on themselves multi-ton weights, insensitivity to shock bladed weapons, the ability to walk over an open flame and take hands hot objects, change your weight (walk on water, or vice versa - to become as heavy as a rock) - that is to say, "side effects" hard qigong classes.

Sport (school) Qigong

Schools, that is, the directions in the study and use of respiratory practice in Chinese culture set. Most often today have to meet two: Healing (wellness) qigong, which is based on the effect of harmonizing energy flows (chi) circulating in the human body along invisible channels (those used in acupuncture); and combat in-qigong, which is usually referred to as rigid. The gist of it is that through breathing exercises, meditation and strengthening the tissues and organs of your body one gets incredible at first glance physical ability. All of the above "miracles" - it is said to the master, the real useful in the battle in any other emergency situation abilities. Other areas of qigong in Russia is difficult to meet, and some even in China for exotic. Nevertheless, there are religious schools of qigong, the purpose of which - to achieve enlightenment, or Buddhahood Great Void (Member). In these schools even have developed special techniques to achieve longevity, which are now practiced in other systems.

Those who want to do qigong to the restoration is likely to choose soft qigong: it is more applied nature, focused on practical goals - to gain physical health, strength and longevity. If you take their studies with due diligence and attention, the "appendage" to improve health may be obtained and a set of super abilities: clairvoyance, the ability to heal and other psychic abilities. The reverse side of zeal - the probability of imbalance and excessive mobility of the nervous system, which in turn can lead to failures and disease. Because qigong exercises should take place only under the supervision of the master, and it is desirable to a certain school.

5 Things about qigong

How to choose a system of exercises? The choice of a particular method depends on the general state of health. Impaired people should take as a basis the static exercises, young and healthy - dynamic. For example, in chronic diseases, increased weight and low energy of the body need to choose exercises in the supine, sitting, standing and walking. Selecting procedure invariably follow it step by step in perfecting it. It is not necessary, having become acquainted with the experience of training other people to break the sequence of mastering technique practiced by you - this can lead to troubles with health.

How to master the techniques of concentration and switching the focus of attention? The main part of any procedure Qigong is a "dive into a state of rest" when "resting" the cerebral cortex. It will have to learn how to remove the head of all other thoughts. Specific ways to tell the coach: it breaths through himself, and "listening for breath," and mental repetition units (focus on them), and the expense of himself. Evidence that you have mastered this technique, is a condition where "something like, and if there is no", "focus is and it is not." But remember: the focus should not be excessive.

How to choose a time to practice qigong? According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the flow of qi and blood circulate in channels with a cycle of 12 hours. Every two hours, dominates a certain meridian, and the "opposite" to him in a daily cycle maximum weakens its activity. Since it is easy to focus in the true qi of the whole body, and they are the same body in which there is an exchange of qi and maintain the internal balance in the body, it is necessary to engage in their hours - in "custody huang" from three to five o'clock in the morning ... Are you ready?

Why during Qigong practice abdominal breathing is necessary? For successful Qigong practice is necessary to master the technique of "thin, smooth, durable and smooth" breaths. These conditions are met it is deep diaphragmatic or abdominal "belly breathing", and not the usual breast. Learn it, by the way, is not that difficult.

What is contraindicated during Qigong practice? To achieve the effect, have to give up alcohol and smoking, eating raw foods, cold, sour and spicy dishes, moderate sex life. And be quiet: the representations of Chinese medicine, excessive joy harms the heart, anger - the liver, the concern - the spleen, sorrow - light, fear - the kidneys. Stormy emotions can cause disturbances in the system of channels and thus lead to disease.

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