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This method has six circle walking forms designed to prepare the body and nervous system for the spontaneous opening of the internal Qi flow through the channels of the body. This method allows the body to attain internal circulation naturally. 1. Dragon Circling Calm Waters Qigong Establishing a connection between the Laogong and the lower Dantian. Opening the Laogong for emitting Qi. 2. Dragon Embraces the Great Pearl Developing awareness of the middle Dantian. 3. Dragon Soaring to Heaven Developing awareness of the upper Dantian. 4. Turning the Wheel of Heaven Clearing the small circulation channels Renmai and Dumai. 5. Dragon Swimming Among the Clouds Using the Laogong to lead Qi through the small circulation orbit 6. Dragon Clears the Three Gates Opening the thrusting channel in preparation of grand Qi circulation. "Dragon of Wind and Water Qigong". This is a series of postures said to harmonize mind and body with the current time and space. One walks the circle first counter clockwise then clockwise each day with at least three of these "Dragon of Wind and Water" postures. There is one designated for the year, month and day. Yearly, Monthly and Daily postures are assigned specific Gua numbers from the Yijing which are read as a meditation before the beginning of the exercise. This method consists of nine basic postures eight of which are held while walking the circle first counter clockwise then clockwise to activate the meridian flow in the 14 major Qi channels. The postures are held in a sequence corresponding to the flow of Qi through the daily cycle starting with the lungs and ending with the liver meridians. Advanced students of acupuncture and Qigong familiar with the laws of sedation and tonification can use this form as a type of spiritual acupuncture by rearranging the postures to suit the needs of a particular complaint. This method is effective for those who have internalized the visualization of each meridian system as connected with each of the postures through specific Yi / Xing exercises. This level is not recommended for beginners or even intermediate students without such knowledge. |
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