These exercises and methods have been practiced and studied for hundreds of years to help maintain good health, prevent and sometimes cure diseases, to calm the mind, and uplift the spirit of the person performing them. Ancient literature shows and explains body postures and exercise routines similar to the Eight Pieces of Brocade, but dating back roughly 2,100 years.
Wellness Training Journal - Book 1 - Alternative Exercises This book contains numerous exercise charts, information pages, meridian & reflexology charts, record/progrees charts and pages for personal notes. Includes the following exercises: - Qigong - Yoga for Martial Arts - Relieve Chronic Lower Back Pain - Strengthen Your Back - Strengthen Your Core - Bo Stance Variations - BaguaZhang Basics - 37 pages, Hard copy, plastic binding
Wellness Training Journal - Book 2 - Core (stance) Training. This book contains numerous exercise charts, information pages, meridian & reflexology charts, record/progrees charts and pages for personal notes. Includes the following exercises: - Qigong - San ti Shi - Ship Pal Gye sets 1,2 & 7, Noble stances 33 pages, Hard copy, plastic binding
There are twelve main medians and 8 other special meridians within the human body. Meridians are similar to electrical wires or nerves. They run from the top of the head to the tips of the toes and finger.
The Small Circulation, Small Circle, or the Microcosmic Orbit, is the practice of circulating one’s internal energy (Qi or chi), within the human body. This illustration represents the awareness of energy flow throughout the Governing and Conception meridians; in this case, the fire path. These meridians are located on the center line of the body and in turn govern and regulate the other meridians. This practice has been considered to be the foundation of Internal Qigong. It was a fundamental step on the path of meditation training in ancient times. Over time, this practice has gradually been lost from many meditation traditions, and its importance diminished. Though meditation is popular today for relaxation, stress relief and general health, the ultimate goal for some people, is spiritual awareness and enlightenment. Small Circulation Meditation transform the body from weak to strong while training the mind to be calm and focused.
Practice of Using the Rattan orWire Hitter The following offers a brief summation of the theory behind using the rattan or wire hitter. Using a bundle of small 1/8" diameter rattan or wire, fixed into a handle, the device is briskly brushed across the surface of the body.