What is Qigong
Qigong is an ancient Chinese art of cultivation of
life. In Chinese, the word Qigong is formed using two words "Qi" and
"Gong." Qi (Chi) is the vital energy of nature. Gong means the
ability that you have after practising a technique for some time. Therefore
Qigong refers to the ability that you are capable of perceiving, generating,
or projecting vital energy of nature. Qigong is a full-spectrum mind-body
discipline which is unequaled in its development of physical, mental, and
spiritual health. Qigong exercises, through gentle movement, breathing,
and meditation, promote the flow of Qi or vital energy through the
whole body, and provide balance and harmony of the mind, body and
spirit.
Benefits from Meditation
Meditation has been practiced for centuries and has
received much scientific study. As with most things in life, there
are numerous forms of meditation. Some require you to empty your mind of all
thoughts, others require the recitation of a mantra, whereas other involve
focus on a particular image, sound or shape. Each however has the same
goal, to quieten the mind and bring about internal peace and harmony.
Quieting the mind may not sound like an overly
difficult request but for many, trying to find peace and stillness without
thought or distraction especially for any length of time can be a
challenge. The reason for this is our minds are constantly working and
generating a seemingly endless stream of thoughts as this is the predominant
and normal state for most of us. However, the good news is we all have the
inner and natural ability to seek and obtain inner silence.
Meditation when performed regularly will cultivate
ones nervous system to sustain the inner silence achieved from practice
throughout a normal working day. When inner silence is stimulated, dynamic
energy will result which can often be felt as energy moving within the body.
Some of the benefits that can be gained from regular
and long term meditation include –
* Reduced stress / better able to cope
with stress
* Less agitated
* Improved mental and physical well-being
* Increased creativity
* More centred
* Purification of the nervous
system
* Feeling more free
* More compassionate
* Greater self-esteem
About Foo Ming Qigong
Foo Ming Qigong(復命氣功) was developed by
Master Ching-Wen Yang through extracting the essence of ancient Buddhist,
Taoist, and Tibetan Qigong. Foo Ming(復命) is a term
from Tao Te Ching, whose authorship has been attributed to Laozi. Foo
Ming (復命) means back to the origin of Life,
which is the objective of practising Qigong. Master Yang emphasises that Qigong
is a wisdom of life science and life philosophy, and in the process of
practising Qigong we will feel light and joyful peace. In addition to
teaching authentic Buddhist, Taoist, and Tibetan Qigong, Master Yang has
developed his own Qi particle exchange technique - a highly advanced Qigong and
healing method that combines Western directness with Eastern methodical
thoroughness.
Master Yang sincerely advises that safety is the
priority of learning Qigong, and the first step should be from learning ancient
fundamental but precious knowledge.
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