A large portion of the world is spending time at home to slow the spread of the Corona Virus.
Here are three things you can do to help pass the time, be productive and improve your physical, mental and emotional health.
Use this time to:
REST, Yes, Rest will rejuvenate your body. We do repair and heal our bodies as we sleep. REFLECT (meditate) on all of the Good you have in your life. Keep your focus on the Good Feelings you find in your mind. Enjoy the Good.
EXERCISE. My personal choice of exercise is to practice Qi Gong 18 Style. This 20 minute ritual will use every muscle, move all of your joints and massage every internal organ. The ancient Chinese way to create health on all levels, Physical, Emotional and Mental. Learn more at QiGong18Style.com
Live Well, Be Healthy, Be Happy. Do Qi Gong 18 Style.
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
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.
Tongue Placement
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!
