Wai
Gung
Wai
Gung is an external form of Chi Gung. Its primary focus is
on the physical health of the human body. It embraces positions
that are both static and dynamic. Imagery and visualization
techniques are minimal during these exercises.
Practitioners
of Wai Gung will notice improvements in the following areas:
the ability to perform under stress, repairs and strengthens
the musculoskeletal, immune, cardiovascular, cardiopulmonary,
and central nervous systems. Chi Kung can relieve arthritis
and prevent osteoporosis.
This
system of Wai Gung is divided into the following levels:
Zhan
Zhuang
Zhan Zhuang can literally be translated as “Pole Standing”
In ancient times, the Chinese viewed trees as symbols of extreme
vitality because they are deeply rooted in the earth, they
withstand all of the elements of the weather, and they live
for hundreds of years. A practitioner of Zhan Zhuang could
be found doing their Chi Kung exercises very close in proximity
to trees. The concept is that trees, as with any living organism,
emit Chi and the goal is to absorb the Chi or energy coming
from the tree. Though it may not have been known at the time,
but the process of photosynthesis which takes places in plant
life, actually creates oxygen. The more oxygen that can be
absorbed into the body, the more we can utilize it to create
positive energy.
Ba
Duan Jin
Ba Duan Jin, or Eight Strands of Brocade, are a series of
eight simple movements designed as a warm up routine to prepare
the body for exercise. Its techniques safely stretch the cavities
of the vital organs to provide more space for optimum function
of the vital processes. The movements subtly restore a circulation
of physical energy.
Marrow
Washing
Exercises cleanse and rejuvenate bone marrow. Alleviates pain
and prevents fatigue. When combined with Bone Breathing, it
can activate the production of white blood cells, enhance
immune system, and prevent osteoporosis.
Tao
Yin
Tao Yin, meaning “Guide and Pull” are a series
of Chinese Yoga exercises that strengthen the psoas muscle,
loosen the lumbar spine, release toxins, and awaken healing
energy in the Dan Tien. These exercises are used as an introduction
to more internal work.
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