Tranquility (mental adjustment) Tranquility refers to a stable and quiet state, without distractions, focusing on one point, that is, staying in the abdomen or paying attention to breathing, weakening the feeling of external stimuli, and entering a state of waking but not waking, which means that the cerebral cortex has entered a state of protective inhibition. There are five common ways to enter silence: ① obeying the law. ② Interest-bearing method. ③ Interest-bearing method. 4 dark thoughts. ⑤ auditory method. The above five methods can be practiced from observing the law, gradually transitioning to the interest following method or the interest listening method, or practicing one all the time, which varies from person to person.
Breathing (pranayama) is an important part of qigong therapy. Through exercise, change chest breathing into abdominal breathing, change shallow breathing into deep breathing, and finally practice spontaneous abdominal breathing. There are eight commonly used breathing methods: ① Natural breathing. ② Forward breathing. ③ Reverse breathing. ④ Stop breathing. ⑤ Breathe through the nose. ⑥ Breathing method of activating qi and acting as governor. ⑦ Breathe underwater. (8) Real interest method. Breathing exercises should be gradually deep, long, thin and slow under the guidance of the basic laws of softness and nature, and we must not rush for success.
The characteristics and requirements of Qigong are different, but the same requirements are: relaxation, naturalness, harmony, combination of training and maintenance, combination of static and dynamic, step by step, illness varies from person to person, perseverance and restraint in life. Most of the above requirements apply to all kinds of qigong. Practitioners should also refer to the specific requirements of this qigong when practicing a certain skill. Generally, people suffering from mental illness, massive hemorrhage, high fever, various acute diseases and acute infectious diseases should not practice Qigong.
Combine acquired qi and innate vitality into a noble and upright kung fu; The science of self-regulation, self-exercise, health and longevity in the process of life. In ancient times, the appellation was very chaotic, including breathing, guidance, alchemy, metaphysics, static, fixed, sexual, internal, as well as monasticism, meditation, internal cultivation and fitness. The word "Qigong" first appeared in Xu Xun's Jing Ming Jiao Zhi in Jin Dynasty, in which "Qigong Commentary" was recorded. Before liberation, Dong Hao mentioned the word "Qigong" in his books, such as Qigong Therapy, the special recuperation method of tuberculosis, and The Secret of Shaolin Boxing by Zhonghua Book Company. However, it was not until 1953 that Qigong was completely explained in the book Qigong Therapy Practice edited by Liu et al. As a formal term, Qigong began to be confirmed and became popular.
It is generally believed that Qigong originated in Shang Dynasty. By the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Qigong had formed a certain theoretical system. Taoism, Confucianism and medicine all studied the laws of life movement and put forward their own opinions. After Buddhism was introduced into China, it combined the theory of the universe and human life in Buddhist philosophy with the life research in ancient China, and combined the traditional practice method of Buddhism with the self-cultivation of ancient Qigong in China, thus promoting the development of Qigong science in theory and practice.
Generally speaking, Qigong can be divided into nourishing qi and refining qi. Nourishing qi is the meditation of Taoism, which transports qi in Tian Dan to make it stick together to prevent it from leaking out due to the induction of external scenery. Gas refining is mainly based on operation. If the boxer wants to use his arm strength when practicing boxing, he will send gas to his arm; There is strength in the waist, and qi is transported to the waist; If all limbs exert force, qi will be transported to the whole body. Qi is different from breathing, calling for yang and sucking for yin; Call for action, the suction is static; Call for rigidity and suck softness. It needs to combine yin and yang, rigidity and flexibility, and movement to complete its function. If qi wants to run, it will go irreversibly, and you have to move forward. If you go forward, not only the viscera are comfortable, but also the speed is comfortable; If you are unlucky, your internal organs will be injured. Some practitioners have seen it from time to time.
References: China [Shaomo Spring] website. [Qigong Health] column.