Noble Realms — How do you all feel about tai chi or qi gong?

Re: How do you all feel about tai chi or qi gong?

2008-01-11T21:41:19Z

while i didnt grow too fond of yoga and other spiritual exercises, qigong (chi kung) has proven pivotal in creating a calm, inner balance in my life. certainly there are precautions to take before and while doing these exercises, but they are more like precautions you take before physical exercise, things to keep in mind so as to not strain your body, mind, or soul. but i wouldnt say it opens you up to negative influence- unless you yourself are filled with negativity in which case you probably shouldnt do qigong at that moment. as with most spiritual paths and exercises, an open mind and heart are crucial for reaping the fruits.
alot of the exercises from qigong are so elegantly simple and profoundly impactful that i bet everyone who has tried it felt and enjoyed its benefits. the spectrum that qigong covers is unmatched, ranging from active movements that influenced kung-fu- to still meditative exercises that help search for the dao.
i have been telling everyone i can about qigong since i have been blessed with its knowledge.

Re: How do you all feel about tai chi or qi gong?

2008-01-11T13:17:52Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrORlQfCgjg
From the write up accompanying the Qi Gong Masters video:

Cultivating virtue could be described as a process by which one comes to realize that one was never separated from the primal, undifferentiated state of being free of artificial discrimination that is the true nature of the universe. Progress toward this goal can be made with the aid of deep relaxation (meditation), and deep relaxation is facilitated by the practice of qigong.

And Nei Kung, of which John Chang is a master, is an internal system of Qi Gong (Chi Gung).
http://www.chutaichi.com/neikung.shtml

I feel and believe from within that we are now on the active cusp of the re-awakening of these energies within for the good of all because more and more good people are re-connecting through pure and personal meditation...and the powers that be are simply doing all they can to keep us distracted from empowering our very own selves to help others empower their very own selves.

And yes...it IS too good to be true...and that IS exactly why it IS!

We ARE at the active cusp of ALL that IS too good to be true and so it IS true, imho! : )

Re: How do you all feel about tai chi or qi gong?

2008-01-11T04:43:55Z

The John Chang vids are beyond chi gung.

John Chang is a master of Nei Kung. Chi Gung is "male" and covers the 1st 2-3 levels...then the female kicks in. He has a brief clip in the ring of fire documentary. Kosta Danaos wrote two books, The Magus of Java and Nei Kung The Secret teachings of Warrior Sages. Both reads I feel well worth it.

Re: How do you all feel about tai chi or qi gong?

2008-01-11T00:41:17Z

Qi Gong Masters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrORlQfCgjg

John Chang: Qi Gong powers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aos0hnwiHt8&NR=1

Don't talk about fight club.

Re: How do you all feel about tai chi or qi gong?

2008-01-10T00:42:10Z

I do Spring Forest qigong. The founder of this method has a good rep as a healer. I think of it as a movement meditation, I like to play some nice music and burn some incense while I'm doing it. I try to do 30 minutes a day but I always get a lot of thought forms telling me to do some other useless activity instead.

Re: How do you all feel about tai chi or qi gong?

2008-01-09T20:07:42Z

I practice a series of Tai Chi (related to Tai Chi) exercises that correspond to a mantra I learned years ago.

It makes me feel great, and if anything, I feel a clear circulation of my own chi within my body.
So no, I don't feel my practice calls out 'alien/demonic influences'.
Trust your gut and go from there.

How do you all feel about tai chi or qi gong?

2008-01-09T17:41:53Z

I was just wondering if anyone thinks their bad movements that invite lower energies into you?
I remember trying tai chi when i was like 10 and it made my body feel so alive. I felt the energy
but I never persisted with it. Since reading about how reiki symbols and yoga movements can
be harmful to you because they can call out different alien/demonic beings, is there anyone who
has had bad effects with tai chi or qi gong?