Once the energy has been built up and securely established within the disciple's Lower Dantian, the next meditation that is traditionally practiced is the circulation of Qi within the Microcosmic Orbit or "Lesser Celestial Circuit" Therefore, after filling and overflowing the Lower Dantian, the next level of training is focused on activating the body's primary Yin and Yang Vessels.
This is accomplished by circulating the cultivated energy through the Governing Vessel (Sea of Yang Qi) and Conception Vessel (Sea of Yin Qi). In Daoist Alchemy, it is important that the disciple first clear his Governing and Conception Vessels in order to allow the original energy of his True Breath (Yuan Qi) to freely circulate.
When performing the Circulation of the Microcosmic Orbit, it is important to note that there are traditionally three different energetic orbit circulations practiced in esoteric Daoist alchemy (i.e., the Fire Cycle, Water Cycle, and the Wind Cycle).
Each of these cycles offer the disciple a unique type of energetic cultivation and have a special energetic function, described as follows:
The Microcosmic Orbit Fire Cycle
This cycle is used in order to cleanse, purify, and balance the stagnated energy within the Governing and Conception Vessels . This special energy circulation will naturally release the stored emotional energies of the disciple's acquired mind and personality.
The Microcosmic Orbit Water Cycle
This cycle is used in order to refine and harmonize the spiritual nature of the disciple's Yuan Shen or "Original Mind" . This special circulation is traditionally practiced in order to move the Shen (Spirit), develop and increase the clairvoyant skills, and to energetically activate the disciple's hidden spiritual powers. .
The Microcosmic Orbit Wind Cycle
This cycle is used in order to transform and transport the disciple's Shen into the infinite space of the Wuji . lt is traditionally practiced in order to open various energetic portals within the disciple's Upper Dantian (Niwan Palace).
Way of Chi
Saturday, November 26, 2016
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
The most Powerful Nei Gong Meditation
Sit comfortably in a
lotus position. If this is too difficult, then cross your legs as you
would normally, but one leg is pulled on top of the other. A full
lotus is putting one leg on top of the other and then pulling the
other leg on top. Usually, the way we develop in America isn’t
conducive for a full lotus, as we train the wrong muscles. But if you
can sit in a full lotus you do not need to touch your fingers, rather
just place your hands on your legs in a comfortable manner.
Most of us will never
attain a full lotus…but this doesn’t matter in the slightest. We
can have exactly the same results by sitting in a half lotus.
If using a half lotus,
you must touch the first finger with your thumb while placing them
upon your legs in a comfortable manner.
From building your
newly developed chi during level 1, it will then be condensed in
level 2, this is important.
Now to begin, close
your eyes and think “relax”. Quiet your mind by watching the
lights that flash when your eyes are closed.
Rub your hands together
to warm them. Use a finger or place your hand exactly on your dan
tien…this tells your mind where your breath must go. But when you
begin your practice move your hands back to your legs.
As you begin to
breathe…it will slow down automatically as you progress into your
session.
Breathe in through your
nose slowly in a rhythmical manner while imagining your breath going
down to your dan tien. Don’t hold your breath at any point. Then
visually imagine it coming back up and out your mouth. But do this
progressively slowly. Not now, but you will eventually be working
down to eight breaths a minute, however, slow breathing is perfectly
fine.
Note on how we do
the breathing system: the tongue should be on the ridge of the
mouth as you breathe in your nose, then to breathe out, drop your
tongue, do this method all the time during your meditation.
You also need to be
aware that your breathing must be illustrated only by your stomach
expanding and contracting. There should be nothing else moving. When
you first begin training, make sure your shoulders don’t move, as
this indicates your breathing is too high and your newly
cultivated chi will stay high and not make it into your dan tien. So
keep shoulders still and only move stomach to accommodate the chi in
that area.
It is good to have
someone observe you to make sure you are not moving your shoulders
when you do your meditative breathing.
All this may take some
time, but as usual, don’t push your self. Just relax and enjoy the
experience trusting that all is done for a specific reason and things
will happen as they should.
This training is
mechanical, and by doing all this you “will” attain the same
desired affects as all others have attained in this Meditation system by doing this
exact same training.
While concentrating
during your meditation you must work on emptying your mind of all
thoughts. This is very difficult and literally takes years to
develop…so don’t be in a hurry as nothing will happen any sooner
than it is supposed to. Some people, by virtue of their physiology,
psyche and innate abilities allow them to develop sooner than others,
but all who train “will” develop no matter what. Just accept how
you are created and appreciate the transition into another mindset.
Helpful hint:
when concentrating, focusing only on your dan tien, or your breath,
or try and blank everything out your mind; any one works for your
development. All are designed for pointed “concentration.”
You should start
out gradually; I started out doing meditation for five minutes, then
I quickly advanced to ten. This may not sound like much, but you have
to remember you will be doing this literally for years. So, to start
off slowly almost guarantees your longevity. If you start too fast
you will most certainly quit early and likely never achieve your
goal. Buy starting slowly to train yourself allows your mind and body
to become adjusted…and then your mind and body will actually tell
you that it can take more when it is ready. When this happens you
must accommodate this by adding either a minute or a few minutes at a
time. Just as long as you take your time, and not be in a hurry…this
way you will find it is easier to increase your time.
In this nei Gong system, there
is no specific time each day to meditate. However, one hour is usual
for most people because most of us work and have family
responsibilities. But, if you are single you can take more time to
train. Either way, you can do more if it is possible, which may
increase your development, but not guaranteed because we are all
different.
If you have families,
don’t take away quality time from them. This is for you as much as
it is for them.
I worked up to one hour
over a period of two years. When I reached one hour I started a
second session for the day with another hour. I would do one hour and
stop and do some other things, then I would return and do another
session of one hour. After a while I started trying to do more than
an hour at a time and occasionally did 2 hours straight. But mostly I
would only do one hour each session per day. But don’t be in a
hurry to do this; it is best to train slowly and work up.
So, I would
highly recommend that you take your time so you can withstand all the
issues that will come up and be able to adjust to them. It is similar
to working out with weights, you don’t just start bench pressing
over two-hundred pounds…you’ve got to work up to it. If you tried
you most likely would rip tendons, and or tear muscles and this would
force you to stop.
Reverse Breathing |
To do the
"reverse breathing" technique: Instead of expanding your
stomach with your breathing-in, you must “pull-in” your stomach
as you breathe-in. This may sound strange and hard at first, but it
can be done…and eventually it becomes second nature, but it takes
time. Then, you must “expand” your stomach as you “breathe-out.”
Your stomach is doing
just the opposite from the normal way we breathe (And remember your
stomach is the only part of your body that moves). At first this will
greatly impair your ability to lengthen your breathing or take a deep
breath. However, it will improve over time; just be patient, as this
is an entirely different mode of training from ancient knowledge.
Sex: this is another
issue that must be addressed. It is simple and straight forward; if
you expel your sperm (in any manner) you must “STOP” all training
for three days (72 hours). If you do train during that time, you will
tear your dan tien…and that would “end” your training, because
you can’t fill a torn dan tien (container). So, you must strictly
adhere to the “time-off” period before you return to nai gong
training. This also applies if you expel your sperm during sleep.
However, if you are married, you must accommodate your wife as she
needs your attention in many areas. My teacher had seven children
while he was training…so what does that tell you?
During meditation there
are differences: You must understand the difference between
meditation and “concentration”. One can meditate upon anything or
any subject in a relaxed state. Meditating also causes you to think
more clearly. You can think better in meditation on many issues and
make better decisions…you allow your inner mind to move upward into
your conscience thinking.
Concentration on the
other hand is when you totally focus your thoughts without any
distractions or interruptions whatsoever on either nothing or a
single point/aspect…it is where your mind is totally free of extra
thought(s), as there is no wavering or moving thoughts going through
your mind, it is still and fixed. This is however only achieved in
increments as you learn to discipline yourself, and it also depends
upon your desire to totally focus!
If thoughts arise,
there is a method that helps to dissipate them: when any thought(s)
enter your mind, simply look at where the thought originated…and it
will dissolve away; you don’t want to latch onto any thoughts.
Concentration, sitting
on the ground and breathing combined is actually
what develops your chi to build up and goto the dan tien area. Just
meditating and regular breathing will not cause you to attain the
desired effects necessary for Nei Gong development
It takes much training
to achieve stillness of mind, so don’t think you can do it
quickly…you can’t. It is estimated by John that in one hour of
meditation you may achieve a total of one minute of concentration
(empty mind)…it is that difficult. This will improve over time of
course.
In this Nei Gong training you
must develop 81 hours of total “concentration” to attain
“certain” markers to show you’ve reached a specific level or
development. So, it doesn’t matter how focused you are, it will
still take a long time to attain this amount of concentration so you need to be very
patient and understand that it is “concentration” you work on
during meditation.
It took me around fifteen months to achieve the “heat” in my dan tien. This is the first sign that your chi development is going along perfectly. The heat will also increase in its intensity to the point you might feel you are going to burn up…you will not, it is the chi throughout your body accumulating in your dan tien. Some people will gain this later and some sooner, don’t be discouraged, as it will come no matter what.
The next
feeling/sensation will most certainly come as did the fist; everyone
gets it, but the only difference is, it reacts a little differently
for everyone, but basically it is the same and will affect different
parts of your body. It is a wonderful confirmation of your
development, as well as a surprising one; you will enjoy it!
End your meditation
session with slow movements. It is best to bring your mind slowly
back to reality. Once you’ve stopped, just sit a moment and slowly
open your eyes. Don’t react to issues by jumping up quickly. Take
your time. Massage your legs if they have some pain and slowly get
up.
Thursday, September 22, 2016
The Lower Dan Tien | Manipura Chakra
The Lower Dantian, also known as the "elixer field" or "sea of chi", is regarded as the center of physical strength and the source of stamina and origins of our lower animal instincts. It is located in the lower abdominal area about 3 finger widths bellow the navel , and its energetic boundary is positioned in the shape of a triangle, formed by drawing a line between the navel, Mingmen (lower back), and perineum. These three points form an energetic pyramid, facing downward. This special configuration allows the Lower Dantian to naturally gather and absorb the various Five Element energies from the Earth.
The Lower Dantian collects Earth Qi, is associated with jing (Essence), and supports the first field of the body's external Weiqi (Protective Energy) field. This level of Protective Qi circulates outside the body, extending roughly one inch beyond the body's tissues. As the Lower Dantian increases in its content of Qi, the stronger more expansive, and thicker, the body's Weiqi field becomes.
The Lower Dantian acts as a reservoir for storing heat and vibration, and is associated with both the External Kidneys (testes), and the Internal Kidneys (Kidney Organs). The body's Prenatal Essence (Yuan Jing), which determines its constitutional strengths and vitality, is stored within the Lower Dantian, and interacts with the Kidney Qi in order to form Kidney Jing
Through focused concentration and meditation, the ]ing (Essence) within the Lower Dantian can be refined and transformed in order to produce Qi (Energy). When sufficient heat is generated in the Lower Dantian as a result of stoking the fire, mixing with the Kidney Water, the alchemical transformation of ]ing in the Lower Dantian area causes the water of the Jing to turn into steam (Qi), This is one reason why the modern character for Qi is composed of the image of steam rising from rice that is bursting and decomposing . This alchemical transformation is known as "changing Jing into Qi:' and takes place within the Lower Dantian and forms the foundation of many Taoist and Buddhist Neigong systems
The Lower Dantian collects Earth Qi, is associated with jing (Essence), and supports the first field of the body's external Weiqi (Protective Energy) field. This level of Protective Qi circulates outside the body, extending roughly one inch beyond the body's tissues. As the Lower Dantian increases in its content of Qi, the stronger more expansive, and thicker, the body's Weiqi field becomes.
The Lower Dantian acts as a reservoir for storing heat and vibration, and is associated with both the External Kidneys (testes), and the Internal Kidneys (Kidney Organs). The body's Prenatal Essence (Yuan Jing), which determines its constitutional strengths and vitality, is stored within the Lower Dantian, and interacts with the Kidney Qi in order to form Kidney Jing
Through focused concentration and meditation, the ]ing (Essence) within the Lower Dantian can be refined and transformed in order to produce Qi (Energy). When sufficient heat is generated in the Lower Dantian as a result of stoking the fire, mixing with the Kidney Water, the alchemical transformation of ]ing in the Lower Dantian area causes the water of the Jing to turn into steam (Qi), This is one reason why the modern character for Qi is composed of the image of steam rising from rice that is bursting and decomposing . This alchemical transformation is known as "changing Jing into Qi:' and takes place within the Lower Dantian and forms the foundation of many Taoist and Buddhist Neigong systems
Monday, September 19, 2016
The five Elements
In the Taoist way, the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water) are used to explain, classify, and characterize all natural phenomena. Each of the Five Elements is used in order to describe the unique shape, movement, taste, sound, color, direction, force and energetic functions
for example
-Wood Qi: Expansive, Sprouting, Windy, East
-Fire Qi: Ascending, Blooming, Hot, South
-Earth Qi: Harmonizing & Ripening, Damp, Center
-Metal Qi Contracting, Withering, Dry, West
-Water Qi: Descending, Dormant, Cold, North
Traditionally, there are two main cycles used in Five Element Theory to describe the various interactions of energy: the Creating Cycle, and the Controlling Cycle . In life, all energy is in the process of either being created, or dissolving . Yin and Yang
The ancient Taoists believed that the energetic and spiritual components of the Five Elements originally exists as "Five Pure Lights," which emanated as a subtle expression of the "Primordial Luminosity" of the Tao. These "Five Pure Lights" were considered the energies from which all other energies arose. As they transform to become the various dimensions of existence (matter, energy, and spirit), they form the different realms or worlds in which we exist
Within the human body, the energetic qualities of the Five Elements are divided into Yin (solid) and Yang (hollow) organ energies. These Elemental energies sustain the tissues and establish the foundation for all of the body's internal organ systems (e.g., digestive system, cardiovascular system, reproductive system, endocrine system, nervous system, etc.). The body's internal energetic states continually change, affected internally by thoughts and emotions, and externally by the various energetic changes of the seasons, and by weather.
for example
-Wood Qi: Expansive, Sprouting, Windy, East
-Fire Qi: Ascending, Blooming, Hot, South
-Earth Qi: Harmonizing & Ripening, Damp, Center
-Metal Qi Contracting, Withering, Dry, West
-Water Qi: Descending, Dormant, Cold, North
Traditionally, there are two main cycles used in Five Element Theory to describe the various interactions of energy: the Creating Cycle, and the Controlling Cycle . In life, all energy is in the process of either being created, or dissolving . Yin and Yang
The ancient Taoists believed that the energetic and spiritual components of the Five Elements originally exists as "Five Pure Lights," which emanated as a subtle expression of the "Primordial Luminosity" of the Tao. These "Five Pure Lights" were considered the energies from which all other energies arose. As they transform to become the various dimensions of existence (matter, energy, and spirit), they form the different realms or worlds in which we exist
Within the human body, the energetic qualities of the Five Elements are divided into Yin (solid) and Yang (hollow) organ energies. These Elemental energies sustain the tissues and establish the foundation for all of the body's internal organ systems (e.g., digestive system, cardiovascular system, reproductive system, endocrine system, nervous system, etc.). The body's internal energetic states continually change, affected internally by thoughts and emotions, and externally by the various energetic changes of the seasons, and by weather.
Monday, September 12, 2016
The Three Dantiens
The human body has three important energy centers, that store and
radiate energy, similar to the way a battery stores and releases energy.
These three powerful energetic centers are called the Three "Dantians"
and are located along the center core of the body't Taiji Pole .
"Dantian:' is traditionally translated as "Cinnabar Field," or "Elixir
Field."
The primary energetic function of the Three Dantians is to gather, store, and transform lifeforce energy. The energy reservoirs of the Three Dantians are linked externally through the Governing (Sea of Yang Qi) and Conception (Sea of Yin Qi) Vessels; and are internally connected through the Thrusting Vessels and the body's Taiji Pole
Qi moves into the body's Dantians through the body's Taiji Pole. The energy is then absorbed into the body's major organs and surrounding tissues as it flows through the Dantians and into the body's internal and external channels and collaterals. Energy can also be absorbed from the external environment through the body's tissues, channels, and internal organs, and be directed to flow directly into the Three Dantians and ultimately into the center core Taiji Pole.
Because each Dantian acts like a reservoir, it collects energy and redistributes it into all of the internal organs. This energy also extends from the surface of the body outward, into the three external "Weiqi" (Protective Energy )fields
Saturday, September 10, 2016
What is Chi?
What is Chi?
Put simply, chi (qi) is that which gives life. In terms of the body, chi is that which differentiates a corpse from a live human being.
Chi has been studied and documented for over five thousand years, from China and Japan to India, the the Mediterranean and the Americas. Chi is the energy that animates life, recognized as the balance of Yin and Yang (male and female, positive and negative, electromagnetic energy), which flows through everything in creation. Chi is at the foundation of many health and fitness practices such as, Yoga, Internal Martial Arts,Feng Shui and Acupressure, Acupuncture.
A strong chi force makes a human being alive and full of vigor, alert and present while a weak Chi force results in weakness and fatigue and sickness. You can increase and develop your chi to overcome illness, become more vibrant and enhance mental capacity by practicing certain energetic modalities such as yoga and chi kung and Internal Martial arts
Both Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture are based on balancing and enhancing chi to bring the body into a state of optimal health and balancing Yin and Yang and getting to the root cause of any illness in the body which begins on the Chi level and manifests physically as illness
Here is a video of a chi kung Master giving his scientific explanation of what chi means'
Chi is a Chinese word meaning aliveness, life force energy or life breath - also known as Ki, Qi or Prana.
Put simply, chi (qi) is that which gives life. In terms of the body, chi is that which differentiates a corpse from a live human being.
Chi has been studied and documented for over five thousand years, from China and Japan to India, the the Mediterranean and the Americas. Chi is the energy that animates life, recognized as the balance of Yin and Yang (male and female, positive and negative, electromagnetic energy), which flows through everything in creation. Chi is at the foundation of many health and fitness practices such as, Yoga, Internal Martial Arts,Feng Shui and Acupressure, Acupuncture.
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A strong chi force makes a human being alive and full of vigor, alert and present while a weak Chi force results in weakness and fatigue and sickness. You can increase and develop your chi to overcome illness, become more vibrant and enhance mental capacity by practicing certain energetic modalities such as yoga and chi kung and Internal Martial arts
Both Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture are based on balancing and enhancing chi to bring the body into a state of optimal health and balancing Yin and Yang and getting to the root cause of any illness in the body which begins on the Chi level and manifests physically as illness
Here is a video of a chi kung Master giving his scientific explanation of what chi means'
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The Micro Cosmic Orbit Meditation
Once the energy has been built up and securely established within the disciple's Lower Dantian, the next meditation that is traditionall...
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The human body has three important energy centers, that store and radiate energy, similar to the way a battery stores and releases en...
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The Lower Dantian, also known as the "elixer field" or "sea of chi", is regarded as the center of physical strength and ...
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Sit comfortably in a lotus position. If this is too difficult, then cross your legs as you would normally, but one leg is pulled on top o...