The Twelve Primary Qi Channels - Part 2 In Part 1 of the Twelve Primary Channels there is a short review of the twelve primary channels and the eight extraordinary meridians. You should know that in our body, there are six Yang organs and six Yin organs. Each Yang organ is associated with and harmonized by a Yin organ. Paired Yin and Yang organs belong to the same phase in the Five Phases. The Stomach Channel of Foot-Yang Brightness The spleen (Yin) and the stomach (Yang) are paired organs. The Yin/Yang relationship between the spleen and the stomach is a particularly strong example of the relationship between organs. Though there are some patterns relating to Deficiency of the Stomach (many of these originate in the spleen), most stomach disorders are caused from excess. The stomach, which is located in the middle Sanjiao (Middle Triple Burner) area, is the first step in converting food into Qi. The stomach is related to the emotion of pensiveness. The Spleen Channel of Foot—Greater Yin The Heart Channel of Hand—Lesser Yin
Chi sensation The Twelve Primary Qi Channels - Part 4 In Part 1 of the Twelve Primary Channels there is a short review of the twelve primary channels and the eight extraordinary meridians. Part 2 of the Twelve Primary Channels discusses the stomach channel, the heart channel, and the small intestine. Each Yang organ is associated with and harmonized by a Yin organ. Part 3 of the Twelve Primary Channels discusses the urinary bladder, the kidney channel, and the pericardium channel of hand. Part 4 focuses on the triple burner of the hand, the gall bladder and liver channels of the foot. The Triple Burner Channel of Hand—Lesser Yang At least as far back as the 3rd century A.D., in the Classic on Disorders (Nan Jing) the Triple Burner was regarded as “having a name but no form.” Therefore, the Upper Burner has been compared to a mist, which spreads the blood and Qi, the Middle Burner is like a foam which churns up food in the process of digestion, and the Lower Burner resembles a swamp where all the impure substances are excreted. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Qi Etymology[edit] The etymological explanation for the form of the qi logogram (or chi) in the traditional form 氣 is "steam (气) rising from rice (米) as it cooks". The earliest way of writing qi consisted of three wavy lines, used to represent one's breath seen on a cold day. A later version, 气, identical to the present-day simplified character, is a stylized version of those same three lines. Definition[edit] References to concepts analogous to the qi taken to be the life-process or flow of energy that sustains living beings are found in many belief systems, especially in Asia. Within the framework of Chinese thought, no notion may attain such a degree of abstraction from empirical data as to correspond perfectly to one of our modern universal concepts. The ancient Chinese described it as "life force". Although the concept of qi has been important within many Chinese philosophies, over the centuries the descriptions of qi have varied and have sometimes been in conflict. Pronunciation[edit]
The Twelve Primary Qi Channels - Part 3 In Part 1 of the Twelve Primary Channels there is a short review of the twelve primary channels and the eight extraordinary meridians. Part 2 of the Twelve Primary Channels discusses the stomach channel, the heart channel, and the small intestine. Each Yang organ is associated with and harmonized by a Yin organ. The Urinary Bladder Channel of Foot—Greater Yang The Kidneys (Yin) and the Urinary Bladder (Yang) are paired Organs. The main function of the Urinary Bladder is to transform fluids into urine and excrete it from the body. In Qigong, the Urinary Bladder has never enjoyed serious attention. The Kidney Channel of Foot—Lesser Yin The Kidneys store Original Essence (Yuan Jing) and are therefore responsible for growth, development, and reproductive functions. Because the Kidneys are the repositories of the basal Yin and Yang of the body, any disorder, if sufficiently chronic, will involve the Kidneys. The Kidneys perform an important role in the metabolism of water.
What Is Qi (Chi)? What Is Qi (Chi)? Central to Taoist world-view and practice is qi (chi). Qi is life-force -- that which animates the forms of the world. It is the vibratory nature of phenomena -- the flow and tremoring that is happening continuously at molecular, atomic and sub-atomic levels. In Japan it is called “ki,” and in India, “prana” or “shakti.” In China, the understanding of qi is inherent in the very language. Many Different Kinds of Qi Practitioners of Chinese Medicine and qigong have identified many different kinds of qi. Balanced & Free-Flowing Qi = Health The fundamental insight of qigong and Chinese Medicine (acupuncture and herbal medicine) is that balanced and free-flowing qi results in health; while stagnant or imbalanced qi leads to disease. Feeling the Qi The capacity to perceive the flow of qi directly -- to actually see or feel it -- is something that can be cultivated through training in qigong or acupuncture. Recommended reading: Orr, Katherine. Of Related Interest:
ChiFusion Tai Chi and Qigong What is Tai Chi? In its simplest form, Tai Chi is an exercise that focuses on It produces fantastic benefits. You'll get healthy, be more fit, relieve stress, and develop abundant energy. The exercises and practices of Tai Chi come directly from (Chinese martial arts). Download WMV MP4 What is Qigong? Now that you know a little about Tai Chi, what is Qigong? Actually, Tai Chi can be thought of as just one form of Qigong! Qigong includes like Tai Chi. The Benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong Originally from China, but now practiced the world over, Tai Chi and Qigong helps its practitioners improve their health and fitness, aid in healing and recovery of illness, relieve stress, develop energy and vitality, and gain a better sense of connection to themselves and the world around them. Qigong practice has many benefits. increases flexibility and mobility improves strength and stamina lowers blood pressure greater aerobic capacity relieves stress and improves nervous system function ... and much more!
Chi and the Martial Arts by Rich Robson Almost everybody has heard that martial arts practice is good for improving one's health. Indeed, in most ads promoting a martial arts studio, health is given as the reason right after self-defense for studying the martial arts. Most of us believe this claim without thought. All that fast moving gives the martial artist an excellent aerobic workout, the stretching makes the practitioner flexible, and the various muscle-building exercises promotes lean, healthy body tissue. While all of that is true, there is an area of health benefits, more powerful than those mentioned above, that is virtually unknown by the non-martial artist and, unfortunately, too often little understood by martial art instructors themselves! While the study of chi has been part of Oriental culture for thousands of years, it was unknown in the West until only a few years ago when Nixon opened the doors to China in the 1970s. The chi that actually makes a person "alive" is called pre-birth chi.
Debra Betts - Yang Deficiency A DVD/download is now available which demonstrates acupressure techniques for labour. Perfect for pregnant women and their partners, as well as health professionals working with pregnant women. For more information on the DVD click here. The videos from the "Pain Relief in Labour DVD" are also available from the Apple iTunes and Google Play store. Download Yang represents the energy that is responsible for warming and activating bodily functions. Foods especially useful to tonify Spleen Yang Deficiency. Foods especially useful to tonify Kidney Yang Deficiency. Examples of every day western foods that can be used to build yang Mussels cooked with a little garlic Roast chicken with sage and thyme Roasted vegetables with and rosemary Rice porridge with cinnamon, nutmeg and a little brown sugar Leek and potato soup with black pepper Or by adding any of the many spices as listed above to dishes when cooking.
Shotokan Karate What is Shotokan Karate? Shotokan Karate is one of the most popular Martial Arts practised today. It has its root in the ancient Chinese Martial Arts and, in common with many Martial Arts, can be traced back to the early activities of monks at the Shoalin Temple. Although its early roots are Chinese, Shotokan was originally developed in Okinawa (a small island between China and Japan) and from there spread to Japan (where it was named) and has since spread to the world at large. Shotokan differs in style from other martial arts like Aikido and Tai Chi Chuan that emphasise soft, circular movements. In contrast Shotokan emphasises linear rather than circular movements and its "Hard" style can be aggressive and devastating to an opponent. Whilst Shotokan can be practised by people of all ages and abilities, like many other things in life, it is not for everyone. The History of Shotokan As there is no written history of the origins of Martial Arts , we must rely on word of mouth and legend.
Chi Chi is a Chinese term denoting the crucial life force or energy essential to sustain all lives. An extensively used term in conventional Chinese medicine, there is no equivalent perception of chi in the traditional Western medication. Realizing the significance of chi is of utmost significance to every one involved with the traditional therapy as without understanding the concept of chi it is virtually impossible to effectually make use of Chinese stimulants or energizers such as ginseng. This is primarily owing to the fact that ginseng and other Chinese tonic herbs form and foster chi. Understanding chi and Chinese medication To understand the significance of chi, one must first realize that the entire concept of Oriental medication is based or developed on the concept of this vital life force or energy. According to the Western scientists specializing in physics, the universe or the cosmos is made up of matter and energy and the two are interactive. The origin of chi Prenatal Chi