Qi Gong – the Inner Teachings of Feng Shui
Qi Gong – the physical practice of opening one’s body and mind to the subtle shiftings of Qi (life energy) is what we know as the inner teachings of Feng Shui.
How do we define the function of Feng Shui? In the Chinese language, Feng literally “wind”, means Qi, the currents of life energy that flow around and within all things. Shui, meaning “water,” refers to money.
In other words, a place’s Feng Shui is a nutrient that nourishes the people who live there.
People come from many different environments, which in turn create differences in appearance, personality, and culture. Feng Shui contains them all -the entire material realm.
In turn, Feng Shui pervades the most minor events of our daily lives.
Our careers, health, and future are affected by the environment. Feng Shui is a living story that is constantly unfolding, and must be treated with respect in today’s modern society which is prone to producing pollution and toxic waste.
One of the earliest recorded texts concerning Feng Shui is Sun Tzu’s The Art of War -a popular text still studied at today’s top schools.
Sun Tzu’s military strategies were based on Feng Shui principles, and they still hold much relevance today when correctly used for positioning of home and office.
When riding out to battle, you must have an understanding of the relationship of the mountains to the water and how their interaction varies as the landscape changes. You can use this art of war to fight a battle or to find a proper house or business building. In either case, you must have an intimate understanding of your overall environment.
Qi, is the living essence of the universe and the central core of the Tao. In the I Ching, the Book of Changes, the ebb and flow of Qi plays the pivotal role. The teachings of the I Ching reveal the interplay of the forces of nature. It is the mother of Feng Shui.
To understand the meaning of Feng Shui, one must devote oneself to the study of the I Ching and, of Qi.
A leaf gently waving in the breeze is Qi.
The breath in your lungs is Qi.
Falling in love is Qi.
If something has no Qi, then it does not exist.
How does one understand Qi? Through the practice of Qi Gong, one trains one’s body to become aware of its energy.
Daily practice results in a heightened sensitivity to the environment and the workings of the body.
With continued practice, the ability to communicate directly with the forces of nature is developed.
Daily practice of Qi Gong also helps one to achieve greater health and a sense of well-being. Isn’t this what we all need in such stressful times?
Yes, we all have these abilities, but have lost touch with them. Qi Gong helps bring you back to yourself. This is done through sitting or standing meditations, visualizations, and breathing.
2 Basic Forms of Qi Gong:
Solar and Lunar
The first is called the 9 Palaces, which refers to the 9 openings of the body. This practice which is done with the energy of the SUN, helps increase one’s bioelectric energy, and can promote a stronger immune system, as well as detoxify the body of the environmental pollutants.
The second is called the 5 Centers, which focuses on balancing the two vertical planes of the body, regulating the internal fluids, and opening one’s psychic senses. This is practiced with the MOON energy.
The purpose of experiencing Qi Gong & Feng Shui
is continued good health and well-being.
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