Class 10: Condensation of Chi Part 2: Balancing Opposites and Finding your Central Equilibrium

Description

This is the second class on condensation (gathering) of chi. Here we emphasize the importance of balancing the opposites of consolidation and expansiveness of chi. This balance of opposites is part of the practice that creates the experience of the Golden Ball.

Juicy Tidbits:

• The dangers of excessive consolidation of chi by forcing/ efforting is exemplified with a case example of an advance practitioner’s excessive force likely having created a tumor.

• You’ll be inspired by the classic story to the Taoist Rainmaker and his restoring balance, and finding his central equilibrium, which brought the community back into balance, creating rain.

• Cloud Hands practice is used to enter the imaginal realm and restore our central equilibrium. Learn about the many psychospiritual purposes of Cloud Hands practice.

• Embodying the spirit( Gr. pneuma) and the soul (Gr. Psyche) of Tai Chi. Using Tai Chi movements for psychological transformation.

• Practicing the Yi Chuan Crouching Tiger to experience simultaneous gathering and expanding chi.

• As always multifaceted purposes of the practices are addressed: longevity, self-defense, spiritual centering, and changing your psychological stance in life.

As always, the topic of the day is woven into the practice of the Bodymind Healing Qigong set so you can discover meaningful tributaries in the Qigong wilderness. To see the PDF description of the 9 sets of Bodymind Healing Qigong Extended Short Form set CLICK HERE.