Qi Gong and Thyroid

‘Qi Gong and Thyroid’ has become one of the most popular terms searched for on our website. Many visitors to Qi Gong 18 style.com are seeking solutions for either a “hypo” or a “hyper” thyroid condition.

And many of those experiencing Thyroid conditions have used Qi Gong 18 Style as a part of their plan for bringing the Thyroid into balance and functioning properly again.

Qi Gong Thyroid Cure

One such practitioner attributes the cure of their Thyroid imbalance to their experience with Qi Gong 18 Style. Read their testimony and review here.

Qi Gong 18 Style is a simple 20 minute Ritual. When done on a daily basis the Ritual moves your body’s energy and over time brings the Qi (Energy ) into uniform flow and balance.

As the energy is balanced, theThyroid is balanced.

Performing the Ritual circulates your Qi (Energy) through the meridian system in the same order Qi naturally flows in your body each day. This daily flowing of Qi balances the Meridian System clearing blockages that have occurred. Your health improves as your Qi flow improves. Qi Gong heals Thyroid disease with the smooth flow of Qi.

Irregardless of the disease name, the cure is created in your body with the smooth, unrestricted flowing of Qi.

March 3, 2014March 3, 2014

Qi Gong and Breathing Techniques

Qi Gong and Breathing

All Qi gong rituals, active or static, utilize breathing techniques. A definition of Qi Gong is: “to manipulate, manage or move the Qi”. Qi is moved with the Breath and by the Breath. To have a successful Qi Gong practice, you must master breathing techniques and exercises.

The “Micro-Cosmic Orbit” Breathing TECHNIQUEs

The body map showing the Micro Cosmic Orbit as used with Qi Gong 18 Style — Micro Cosmic Orbit points.

Most forms of Qi Gong, including Qi Gong 18 Style, use a breathing technique referred to as the “Micro-Cosmic Orbit”. This technique is performed by directing or following the breath in a specific pattern – an ‘orbit’ around the body.

When inhaling, you visualize the breath starting at the perineum and moving up the spine over the top of the head into your nostrils. The exhale moves the breath out of the nostrils, down the midline of your body to the Dan Tien (Qi reservoir in the lower abdomen) returning the breath to the perineum.

This path of the breath follows the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) meridian up the back and completes the orbit by following the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) meridian down the front of your body. These meridians are external and are part of the meridian group referred to as the Eight Extra.

Practicing the “Micro-Cosmic Orbit” by itself can be considered a form of Qi Gong. However, as a specific breathing technique used with an active form such as Qi Gong 18 Style, the ritual practitioner experiences focus, power, clarity and calm.

Develop the habit of breathing the “Micro Cosmic Orbit” while performing Qi Gong rituals. Your Qi Gong experience will be deeper and longer lasting as you go through your day to day activities. You will be more centered. Your ability to respond rather than react will be enhanced You will Have A Good Day!

November 18, 2011April 25, 2019

That which seems obvious is often not.

Having practiced Qi Gong 18 Style for many years, it is obvious to me. When you begin a movement, you begin the breath and the breath lasts for the entire movement.

Simple? Yes, however many beginning practitioners are so focused on the movement they ignore the breath.

Last week I received this email from Richard: “Thank you Tommy for your DVD which I bought in London this summer. I have suffered from asthma since childhood, and am now 62 but since learning 18 Style, have begun to notice subtle improvements in my breathing. I shall continue with this practice daily. It is wonderful. Right now I feel internal warmth radiating outwards following each session. Many thanks for your teaching. I would like to know more. Sincerely, Richard.”

Richard and I corresponded. He asked: “Just one question for now. Could you kindly suggest how I might continue to help my asthma using my Qigong practice?”

My suggestion was: The one thing you can do to help your asthma with Qi Gong is to breath and move at the same rate. When you begin to move, you begin to breathe. Make the breath last through the entire movement, both on the inhale and the exhale. This takes concentration and practice.

Obvious answer? Yes for me, however as a new practitioner the obvious was not obvious.

The result of enlightenment: “To Tommy, Good morning from England! Thank you so much for your advice regarding my qigong practice and asthma. I have just completed my morning ritual,and have experienced a real opening of the lungs. In fact I feel really well, a step up from my current, much improved condition. I will practice this focus on breath and movement and send you an e mail before Christmas to let you know about my progress. Once again, many thanks for your kind interest and I send my regards. Richard”

Need I say more?

Remember: BREATHE FOR THE ENTIRE MOVEMENT — BOTH IN AND OUT!