CHI-KUNG (Taoist and Buddhist Teachings)
Many Taoists
recluses and Buddhists monks dwelled in mountains and forests to observe,
listen, and meditate in order to gather deeper understanding and greater
knowledge of nature than is possible when living in the milieu of human
society.
Often in search
of extraordinary longevity and treasures of life, these extraordinary men (and
a few women) moved from observation of nature to experimentation and
development of the body. The goal of longevity necessitated that the body be
prepared by a lifetime of practices. Thus preparation of a strong, healthy body
led to the development of these breathing exercises. For thousands of years men
have practiced and developed these breath control techniques to improve health,
correct problems and heal illnesses of various parts of the vital organs. You
can experience the benefits for yourself.
The breathing
exercises are grouped into three areas, performing unique (yet integrated)
functions. The first concern is immediate triage for the sufferer, with focus
on illness prevention, and elimination of sickness. The second level aims at
rejuvenation and methods for prolonging a healthful life. The upper level
exercises help calm the mind, harmonize the will, cultivate spirit. Each
movement is in rhythm with deep breathing technique. Full concentration and
daily practice are required.
I studied many
of these techniques at the Chi Kung Institute in San Francisco. The instructor
was Chiu Lim Chan, age 54 at the time (1975), who looked 35 and had a belly as
hard as a stone. He got the teachings on Wu Tang Mountain from a 180 year-old
man; that was in 1940.
Tao
Ga Chi Kung/Taoist School Energy Work
· Zhan Zhuang (standing meditation)
· Tao Yin/Lead and Guide Energy
· 5 Animals Frolics
· Meridian Chi Kung
· Medical Yin-Yang Chi Kung
· 5 Organs Chi Kung
· 5 Animals, 5 Elements Chi Kung
· 6 Joints Chi Kung
· Two Meridians Chi Kung
· 18 Silk Reeling Chi Kung
Lohan
Shou Chi Kung/Buddhist School Energy Work
· Pa Tuan Jin/8 Pieces of Gold Brocade
· Iron Warrior
· Bei Wu Hsing Chi Kung/N. 5 Animals Chi Kung
· Shaolin Zen One Finger Pointing Chi Kung
· Chan Mi Kung
· Shipalohanshou/18 Methods of the Arhat. If you want to purchase Dr. Orem's training manual in this art, click here:
· Yi Jin Ching/Tendon Washing Classic. If you want to purchase Dr. Orem's training manual in Yi Jin Ching, click here:
· Shii Shoei Ching/Marrow Washing Classic
· Bodhidharma Jing Kang Ch’uan/Diamond Body
Chi-Kung
· Stone Warrior
Chi Kung