June Qi Chat - Silk Reeling (78 mins)
Qi Chats • 1h 19m
A recording of the "live" Qi Chat from June 2023 on Silk Reeling, an ancient practice that can be applied in different ways for individual needs. Jeff will cover the foundations of Silk Reeling, the concept of 'spiral energy' and some of the health benefits. After the theoretical presentation, you will learn and practice each exercise and then do the Silk Reeling routine together. Movements will leave you feeling "strong and stable like iron, yet soft and flowing like silk!" The exercises from this Chat, can be found on their own here: https://qigongforvitality.vhx.tv/videos/silk-reeling-routine
Timestamps for topics covered:
Introduction 0:00
Beginning of topic 5:00
Learning the Exercises 22:45
Silk Reeling Routine 39:00 - 58:40
Comment on mindfulness during Silk Reeling 59:20
Questions and comments from Communi-Qi members:
Practice experience of Tamar 1:01:15
Practice experience of James 1:01:50
Practice experience of Vicki - reminder to take it slow 1:04:00
Observation from Karen - Does working with the Kua generate a lot of Qi? 1:05:15 (*Jeff realized later, he didn't quite answer Karen's question! Instead he answered the question, “Does silk reeling generate a lot of Qi?” Sorry Karen, and thank you for your question!)
Question from Jean - storing energy and protecting Qi 1:09:05
What is fascia? 1:12:40
Question - Do we completely straighten the legs during Rise and Fall? 1:14:05
Word of the Day 1:14:30
Review and Conclusion 1:16:10
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