The topic for this month is:
The Qigong Approach of "Yi Jing" - Calm Focus, Quiet Intention B
In Qigong, 'Yi Jing" refers to a state of calm focus and quiet intention - a peaceful mind that gently guides Qi, restores balance and allows the body and mind to heal.
It is a helpful state to experience - we are present, we are calm, we are healing, and... we are joyful! e
There are so many distractions in our modern world that our minds can get overwhelmed, confused and cluttered.
The practice of "Yi Jing" is a an approach to Qigong that encourages focus, concentration, and creating space for the mind and Shen to settle.
In this Chat we will discuss:
The benefits of Yi Jing - calm focus, quiet intention
The benefits of focus and concentration practices
A TCM and science perspective on focus
How to use Yi Jing in your Qigong practice
Then we will practice the "Circular Serenity" routine together!
Timestamps:
Beginning of topic 6:15
What is Yi Jing 7:10
Yi Jing in real life 16:01
Approaches to creating Yi Jing 24:20
Circular energy demo, 9 Circles 35:00
Learning Tiger Grasps Prey 39:15
Practicing Circular Serenity 42:00 1:03:50
Question, Comments
Deborah - Comments on routine, What does 9 Circles exercise do? 1:05:00
Elizabeth - Comment on animal practices on her dog 1:09:55
Robin - Comments on social media, experience and discovery with microcosmic orbit 1:10:35
Katherine - going through the 30 Days of Qigong for second time, yawning during practice 1:14:55
James - sharing thoughts on neuroscience research 1:17:50
Quick Questions 1:21:05
Is Yi Jing the same as Wu Wei?
Can you practice Qigong barefoot?
Breathing pattern of 2 Wind Gusts to the Ears
Why do we clear the Qi after an animal practice?
Word of the Day 1:23:50
Review 1:26:05
Here is a link to the Circular Serenity practice on it's own:
https://qigongforvitality.vhx.tv/videos/circular-serenity-22-mins
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