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History
Chi
Kung or Qi Gong is the science of cultivating our body’s internal energy, which
in Chinese is called Chi or Qi. The
Chinese have been researching this Chi or Qi phenomena for the last four to six
thousand years, and have found it to be an effective way to improve health, cure
many illnesses and most importantly of all, however, they have found that it
can help achieve both mental and spiritual peace.
Chinese Qigong can be
roughly divided into four periods. We know little about the first period, which
is considered to have started when the "Yi Jing" (Book of Changes)
was introduced sometime before 1122 B.C., and to have extended until the Han
dynasty (206 B.C.) when Buddhism and its meditation methods were imported from
India. This infusion brought Qigong practice and meditation into the second
period, the religious Qigong era. This period lasted until the Liang dynasty
(502-557 A.D.), when it was discovered that Qigong could be used for martial
purposes. This was the beginning of the third period, that of martial Qigong.
Many different martial Qigong styles were created based on the theories and
principles of Buddhist and Daoist Qigong.
Brief History of Qi-Gong
Chinese Qigong can be
roughly divided into four periods. We know little about the first period, which
is considered to have started when the "Yi Jing" (Book of Changes)
was introduced sometime before 1122 B.C., and to have extended until the Han
dynasty (206 B.C.) when Buddhism and its meditation methods were imported from
India. This infusion brought Qigong practice and meditation into the second
period, the religious Qigong era. This period lasted until the Liang dynasty
(502-557 A.D.), when it was discovered that Qigong could be used for martial
purposes. This was the beginning of the third period, that of martial Qigong.
Many different martial Qigong styles were created based on the theories and
principles of Buddhist and Daoist Qigong.
Tien tao chi kung originated in mainland china.
Introduction
Chi Kung or qi Gong in Chinese means to cultivate internal energy (Qi
or Chi) through certain breathing exercises and internal training (Nei Kung). But, in fact, it is much more than just a
breathing exercise.
Chi is material based. The Chi Kung practitioner contains static
electricity, infra-red magnetism, etc. It is an energy, the biological or vital
energy of the human body. Chi in Chi Kung is not limited to just the inhaling
or exhaling of air. And this whole concept is based on preserving the Mind in
the Tantien (field of elixir), 4 cun below the navel for awakening and
enlightenment.Theory
In Chinese medical theories, Chi is more important than blood. Chi
leads the blood to flow. If one is lacking in blood; by an infusion, one can
regain normal levels. But if one is lacking in Chi, ie no biological energy in
the heart cells, the heart will not pump and the blood not flow. If chi is
weak, the body is weak.
Meridians (energy channels)
There are 12 main meridians and 8 extra meridians through which
chi flows. If chi flows through the meridians smoothly, the body will be
healthy. If chi doesn't flow smoothly, being restricted or blocked, the body
will be sick.
Chi Kung exercise is different from other medical treatment, either
eastern or western. It does not depend
on anything or anyone else. It is ‘self help’ therapy. It has no side-effects
and as long as the practitioner is correctly taught, then practices with
patience and perseverance, chi kung exercise prevent and even cure disease.
Styles
There are different styles of Chi Kung or Qi Gong being practiced
in the world. Although there are only 2 main styles: Soft and hard Chi Kung or Internal and
External Chi Kung. The Soft style is
mainly practiced through Tai Chi, Pa Kua, Nei Kung and meditation, while the
hard style is mainly practiced in martial art such as kung fu, aikido, karate
and etc.
Jing-an offers two Main kind of Chi Kung(Qi Gong) Styles - Core Foundation – Tien Tao
The Soft styles - 18 Tai Chi Chi Kung Steps and 11 Balancing Gong
Steps the Hard styles - 8 Section Brocades (PaTuan Chin), Muscle Sinew
Classics (Yi Jin jing) & Iron Shirt Chi Kung
