STANDING MEDITATION – ZHAN ZHUANG QIGONG (CHI KUNG)
ZHAN ZHUANG QIGONG (CHI KUNG)
Zhan Zhuang or “Standing like a tree” Qigong is a method of training from Chinese Internal Arts, in which static postures are utilized to develop strength, endurance, perfection of structural alignment, groundedness and clarity of mind.
Standing Meditation Zhan Zhuang Chi Kung
ROOTS & WINGS TM QI GONG
“We need roots because we are physical, we need wings because we are spiritual”
We stand and walk every day throughout life. When we were small and had to take the first step out into the world, we struggled carefully to stand safely, every little move gave us a signal of the body relation to the outside world and the mind’s willingness to perform this action. Over the years we have forgotten this important experience. In this course, the emphasis will be on simple standing and walking Qi Gong exercises, where we challenge ourselves to conquer the forgotten child in us, whom experienced and expressed the essence of life by living in the present.
Roots & Wings Qi Gong Course Level 1:
- Eight Pieces of Silk Brocade (Ba Duan Jin)- Introductory warm-up exercises
- Standing Still Qi Gong Exercises
- Walking Qi Gong Exercises
Between a static and a forward motion, we listen and move very gently and slowly, in unison with our breath. The body follows this pattern in a natural way. The foot moves in line with fire (the foot is lifted), air (the foot moves forward), water (the heel touches down) and earth (the foot is put down). When we move, we are not bound by time, thoughts and the body’s limitations, we walk, and walk with the one thousand and one things. Nose follows navel, eyes witness.
ABOUT QI GONG
Qi Gong comes from China and the word Qi Gong also called Chi Kung, consists of Qi which in a broader context means the universal energy, including heat, light and electromagnetic energy, and in a more limited definition, the energy circulating in humans and animals. Gong means study, work and experiment. Qi Gong can be defined as the art and science of studying the internal energy flowing in the body. Qi Gong is the core of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) and has been practiced and studied in China for over two thousand years. It has helped thousands of people to good health, cure countless diseases, and spiritual enlightenment. Qi Gong contains essentially, breathing exercises, gentle physical movements, relaxation and co-operation between mind and body.
WHAT ARE QI GONG’S BENEFITS?
A Few of Qi Gong’s benefits; counteracts stress and insomnia, strengthens the tendons, muscles, joints, spine, digestive system, blood circulation, bone marrow, heart, nervous system, coordination ability, concentration and contributes to the experience of the present .
COURSE DETAILS
The Roots & Wings Qi Gong courses are held at the Yogaskolen in Copenhagen. For schedule and further details please contact Yaman Konuralp.