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Old 31-08-2011, 09:49 PM
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Why I practice QiGong, What I practice

Why I practice QiGong:
1)QiGong builds up energy in the Central Nervous System, in a cumulative fashion.
Every day is one where I experience a slightly higher 'peak' of energy.
2)Reaction time; I've played a game with each local 'Black Belt' holder from the
external martial arts set, and I react more quickly than they can.
I can dodge all of their attempts to contact me, or block their shots;
and they cannot block a light tap from me.
3)QiGong increases blood flow to the brain by 10%
One is healthier in Involuntary Central Nervous System function;
Has an increase in I.Q.;
Has an increase in memory;
and will not experience age related memory loss.
3)Tranquility: While I can perform at a high energy level, People who know me
say I am the calmest person they know.
4)Circulation: The blood is forced through each of the internal organs.
Stagnant blood in internal organs is believed to be the root cause of disease
in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
5)Soft and supple tendons: As they were in youth, they are in middle age.
I am limber; I have been stiff, it is inferior.

I spend 44 minutes a day practicing from the MaWangDui QiGong Poster.
30 seconds for each right and left handed position, one minute for each plain position.
There are 44 positions.
I have studied the Five Animal Frolics under a teacher, and have his DVD for follow up.
I bought the YMAA "Eight pieces of Brocade" DVD, but the slow pace has me bored.

In China the idea is taught as; Practice for 1000 days, then approach a teacher.
It will prove whether you are a serious student or not.
He will ask you what your practice accomplished in the interview to become a student.
Classes in China are free. Just limited in who can join.
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Old 31-08-2011, 10:07 PM
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I have studied the Five Animal Frolics under a teacher, and have his DVD for follow up.
I bought the YMAA "Eight pieces of Brocade" DVD, but the slow pace has me bored.


I liked your post, I've learned yoga, a 30-dy program from a book and it's wonderful. This QiGong is something I'd like to take up. I'm curious if you think the Brocade program is truly boring (I know, I know) or if it's something you have to personally 'reach' for?
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Old 31-08-2011, 10:13 PM
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There are teachers who swear it is worth the effort.
Yang, Jwing-Ming has a DVD by internet mail order.
Yang's Martial Arts Academy is the site.
Stuart Alve Olson sells a book on the topic, too.
Worth the money.
All QiGong requires devotion.
Eight Pieces of Brocade; less physical effort/ more focus.
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Old 31-08-2011, 10:16 PM
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Eight Pieces of Brocade; less physical effort/ more focus.

Are the moves more intricate or complicated w/the less physical effort?

Thanks for the other info.
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Old 31-08-2011, 10:26 PM
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Some things require actual practice to judge.
QiGong for the first month is all effort.
Then after 90 days one can objectively judge what has gone on, changed in life.
After 1000 days, one can be sure of the benefits.
Eight Pieces of Brocade requires full attention, subtle effort, and is suitable for those with injuries to the back.
Type Li Ching-Yun in your search engine to see what one practitioner experienced.
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Old 31-08-2011, 10:33 PM
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QiGong Research Society of New Jersey, USA offers a good intro DVD by mail to the Five Animal Frolics for $24.95
Master Fa Zhang Hou is the teacher.
It is good enough to replace his $250 class.
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Old 31-08-2011, 10:53 PM
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Ooh, more good information~*
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