Class 19: Qigong as a Non- Herbal Adaptogen

Description

Does Qigong relax or stimulate us? In response to a student’s question, Dr Michael makes the analogy that Qigong is like an herbal adaptogen. Herbal adaptogens, like Holy Basil (Tulsi), can adapt to the particular need of an individual’s medical condition restoring homeostasis. This class explores how the energy of Qigong postures and movements similarly can give energy when needed or relaxation when one is overstimulated.

Some specifics:

• How to work with intention (Yi) and non-intention to maximize the activation of homeostasis and the adaptogenic nature of Qigong practice.

• How is the Golden Ball Qigong practice adaptogenic in nature?

• Learn how Qigong’s adaptogenic nature can be used to cultivate the Three Treasures: chi (energy), yi (intention), and shen (spirit) .

• Featuring the healing benefits of Snake Qigong: to limber joints. Medical Qigong’s spiraling energy by “moving a snake through your joints,” Tai Chi’s “Snake Creeps Low.” Exploration of cross-cultural snake symbolism and practices i.e., the Greek Temple of Aesclepius, in the female mystery tradition, etc.

As usual, the Bodymind Healing Qigong set will be used to illustrate and build upon the topic of the day. To see the PDF description of the 9 sets of Bodymind Healing Qigong Extended Short Form set CLICK HERE.