A Short Introduction To NJ Qi Gong

By Sharon Ellis


The first impression that most people have about Qi Gong is that it is an old people sort of exercise. Sure, there are a lot of people who do this exercise but that is because it is very beneficial for their overall health. Beyond the old people and the slow motion movements, NJ Qi Gong is actually much more than just that and can be an overall lifestyle.

Now, the secret to this art would be in how it enables the user to manipulate chi or internal energy. For those who watch those Chinese martial arts movies starring Jet Li, one would know that the secret to the strength of these characters is chi, which is what allows them to break bricks and wood. To a small extent, these amazing feats are somewhat possible if one knows how to master chi.

Now, there are two main reasons as to why people practice this art with these being health and fitness. The first reason would have to do with the strengthening of internal organs in order to become much healthier. For the combat purpose, the practitioner will become much stronger physically and will be able to control stamina better.

Now that one knows some background on this so called martial art, here are a few of the basics that he or she may want to know about. This art is made out of a few fundamental exercises that are used for properly regulating the chi inside the body. The first one would be the sway sway right and left in a fluid motion. One will do this while standing and bending his or her knees slightly with the arms up front at shoulder width.

The bounce is where one would sway up and down in the same fluid motion. The kind of stance is observed but with different direction this time. Take note that the moves are very small and slight but very smooth and soft.

Another great exercise is the accordion exercise. This exercise allows the practitioner to feel the chi by compressing it in his or her hands. To do this exercise, one has to sit down, close both eyes and put both hands together facing each other. From there, one slowly and softly separates the hands from each twelve inches apart, bring them back together and repeat the cycle.

Aside from physical exercises, one will also be learning a lot of breathing and meditation exercises. A very basic one would be bringing the chi to the Dantian or the nasal area when one breathes in. To do this exercise, sit in a cross legged position, close the eyes, and breathe slowly in and out. The aim here is to focus the breath into the nasal area.

For those who want to take up this art, here is an idea of the things that will be tackled. Always remember though that an instructor is needed before one would practice alone. Since this exercise is extremely powerful, doing it the wrong way may actually do a bit more harm than good to the body.




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