Xing Yi 4: The Initiates Path

Description

In our last Xing Yi class we spoke of integrating the Western esoteric tradition’s idea of moving in  spiritual practice  from being an acolyte, to an initiate, an adept, and a master. Here in Class #4 of the Xing Yi training we further define what it means to be and practice as a master.

What you may receive from this class:

• Being a master in the Chinese Internal arts includes most fundamentally being humble. We discuss the concept of always being a beginner, “Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind.” Homage is paid to Master Ha who when endorsing one of my books, instead of signing it, Grandmaster Fong Ha, he simply signed it “Fong Ha, One who practices Tai Chi and Qigong.”
• As always we’ll review some of the basic Bodymind Healing Qigong movements. For example, opening  the Penetrating Vessel (Chung Mai extraordinary vessel) through Qigong and Xing Yi practice. Also: Tonifying the internal organs, activating primordial chi (yuan chi) etc
• Wang Xiangzhai’s, the founder of Yi Chuan Qigong,  contribution to Tai Chi, Xing Yi and Bagua and how that adds to the Self-cultivation aspects of Xing Yi.
• Specific aspects of Xing Y postures such as: Stamping the foot, finding the dragon chi in the movements, etc.
• Squaring the circle in Western mystery tradition is integrated with Xing Yi practice. Adding personal meaning, shape-shifting, and transmutation of one’s life stance through practicing Xing Yi to the four, eight and twelve directions of the zodiac to embody particular healing meanings.
• Integrating the four dimensions of Purpose in Xing Yi practice (self-healing, spiritual unfoldment, self defense and changing one’s life stance psychologically). Cross-cultural analogies from the Kabalistic four dimensions of interpretation of the Torah —Peshat (literal), Remez ( allusions, metaphors),  Derash Interpretation), and Sod (mystical).
• Using the intention of various Acupressure points to bring out healing aspects of Xing Yi postures: For example Small Intestine 3 point when practicing the Metal element to develop “spine” in life.
• Shape-shifting and postmodern dimensions of Xing Yi practice.Using the Xing Yi elements to help heal your unique issues.
• The importance of practicing stillness (wuji qigong) before movements. How Standing Meditation qigong enhances Xing Yi practice.
• Integrating martial and self defense aspects of Xing Yi postures with healing.
• The practice of “no practice” and its benefits for organ health and overall well-being.
• Behind the five elements of Xing  Yi: Reactivating the Golden Ball of Life.