Build your Immune system increase your energy and reach deeper levels of meditation

Increase your energy Increase your energy. Abdominal massage is a simple practice that will deliver fast and powerful benefits. By using massage and breathing techniques you will become more energized, fight off sickness and increase your awareness of energy circulation in the body.

Abdominal massage is a technique using the false dan tien to generate energy that you can lead to other areas in the body. The false dan tien is the front area of your stomach. The reason it can be a good place to generate energy is that there are six layers of muscle, fat and fascia. The fascia being a good conductor of energy and the muscle being a poor conductor it is like a naturally built human battery.

Once the energy is accumulated in the false dan tien you can lead the energy to your real dan tien located in the center of your abdomen. It is basically your large and small intestines. This is the main energy center in the body and can store high levels of energy when conditioned.

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Meditation and Mindfulness Changing Our Children’s Future

How many children do you know that would fit the definition of “zen”, “calm” or “meditation”? In fact most children you know are probably the furthest possible image in your mind when you think about the practice of meditation. There are a large number of parents schooling their children in the art of meditation and mindfulness relaxation techniques. Kimberly Workman of Portland, OR said her seven year old son and six year old daughter have been practicing meditation in their martial arts class twice a week and doing yoga sessions at their grade school. These are short sessions the children do not have the attention span to sit for an hour. The results from just a few minutes of silence are extremely powerful especially when it becomes part of their routine. I have seen firsthand changes in their behavior, attention and the ability to focus better on their homework. When you are able to slow down even for a few minutes while staying alert it allows your brain to slow down and observe your surroundings with more attention and awareness. This ability to be more present or in the moment will have a positive effect on almost everything you do in life. This idea of teaching meditation to children is gaining some good momentum. Schools around the nation are starting […]

The Ultimate Detox: Qigong

The Ultimate DetoxThe Ultimate Detox. It seems like there is always some new fad over how to “Lose Five Pounds Fast!” or “Get Clear Skin with this Juice Cleanse Diet!” Over and over, so-called miracle regimens and pills promise to give you something that you have to work for: good health.

The human body is so incredibly complex and just plain finicky–one problem always seems to lead to another. I mean, who has time to actively focus on strengthening or improving the whole thing? What workout routine emphasizes your kidneys, or lymphatic system? Qigong. That’s what.

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You Will See Immediate Positive Results With This Simple Meditation Technique

In the beginning, it is best to use this practice as a meditation but the goal with this practice is to make it part of your life. Once you have been through the steps enough, it will soon be easy to do this practice anywhere. Your ultimate goal is to be practicing the inner smile subconsciously. This is when you will experience the most benefits of this practice. It is a simple meditation that produces amazing results with regard to relaxation, stress reduction and tension relief. The energetic shift alone is reason enough to make this practice part of your day. The intent of a smile brings warmth to the body and mind, placing you in a more positive mind set. It is difficult to have a genuine smile and not some sense of happiness and ease.

Build your Immune system increase your energy and reach deeper levels of meditation

Increase your energy. Abdominal massage is a simple practice that will deliver fast and powerful benefits. By using massage and breathing techniques you will become more energized, fight off sickness and increase your awareness of energy circulation in the body. Abdominal massage is a technique using the false dan tien to generate energy that you can lead to other areas in the body. The false dan tien is the front area of your stomach. The reason it can be a good place to generate energy is that there are six layers of muscle, fat and fascia. The fascia being a good conductor of energy and the muscle being a poor conductor it is like a naturally built human battery. Once the energy is accumulated in the false dan tien you can lead the energy to your real dan tien located in the center of your abdomen. It is basically your large and small intestines. This is the main energy center in the body and can store high levels of energy when conditioned.

Why is Standing Meditation an Essential Development Tool For Martial Arts and Health?

Whether you are practicing a martial art or any form of meditation for health having a good root (the ability to be grounded physically and mentally) is an important for becoming an accomplished practitioner. Standing meditation is an essential key to developing the ability. When your root is strong you will be solid physically, mentally and emotionally. The average person will have a very hard time trying to disturb you or take you out of your rhythm. There are many ways one can develop a strong root with internal training. We will discuss some of them here to point you in the right direction with your practice. In order to have a strong root we need to remain flexible. Especially with the lower half of the body. The ankles, knees, hips and waist need to move freely in order to maintain a solid root. This will give you the ability to adjust your angles while your root is solid. Also remaining flexible will allow you to travel or move the feet while staying rooted. The next important area is your breath. Correct breathing will allow you to maintain a stronger root and go deeper in to your meditation training. By having a solid foundation you will be able to yield more effectively. This will give you more power in your strikes, […]

Using Nei-gong to Develop a Deep Meditation Practice

A Deep Meditation Practice with Nei-gong. Nei-gong is a traDeep Meditation Practiceditional Chinese art of developing more Qi (energy) and increasing your bodies circulation of Qi. Consistent practice of Nei-gong is part of the process of internal alchemy and resulting in the cultivation of the “Three Treasures”.
The Three Treasures are Essence, Energy and Spirit. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) the spirit relates to your morale, and being in the moment. Developing a healthy spirit will keep you full of vitality and your eyes will shine with brightness. To develop a Deep Meditation Practice with Nei-gong understanding these three treasures is essential. 

In order for this to happen many things need to fall in to place.

1- First you will need to develop a strong foundation. This means to be rooted in your movement and your mental weal being.

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Candle Training for Meditation

Meditation is important for attaining high levels of success among athletes. Candles were once a popular tool for developing Concentration, Jin (release of power) and Qi (energy) during martial arts training. This candle training is rarely seen today, but can add great value to your meditation practice. I will show you a few examples in this article of how candles can be used to deepen your meditation practice and fine tune your energetic coordination. 1 – Concentration Training The most popular use of the candle in a meditation practice is to visually focus on its flame in order to enhance mental concentration. To start, sit in a dark room and watch a lit candle as you meditate. Focus on the flame; try to notice every detail of how the flame moves. Do this for at least 20 minutes. When in a high-level competition, leading a team, or looking for creative inspiration it is essential to be in the moment and notice every single detail to deliver your best response. In the beginning you will notice that following the flame is not easy and even a few minutes can be quite challenging. Through consistent practice you will be able to develop and maintain focus and concentrate both visually and with your mind. Once you have reached this elevated level of practice […]

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8 Steps for building strong relationships

I was having dinner with a couple of friends the other night. The conversation, food, atmosphere was all great. I truly enjoy good quality time with the people I value and care about. The reason I bring this up is right next to us was a large table of eight young twenty somethings probably in college. A good part of their evening I noticed was spent with their faces glued to their cell phones. Now I know we all have times where we need to be connected, but I remember going out with my friends in college laughing, talking and building strong relationships and bonds many of which have lasted over 20 years.   I am not trying to say that we were any better than anyone else, but I do think often the youth of today is getting lost in technology and further away from true personal connections and deep relationships. Here are few important things to think about in order to build and maintain deep meaningful relationships: 1- Realize that there are great people everywhere. You should never feel the need to settle for anything short of true happiness. 2- Be clear about your future expectations. Who would you like to be connected with? What direction are you moving towards with your life? What are your core beliefs […]

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Meditations Background and Intent

The practice of meditation is not something new. Research shows that the art of practicing meditation dates back more than 5000 years. Over time, various different groups have evolved the practice of meditation according to their own belief systems and preferences. Therefore, it is not surprising to find that today there are so many different meditation styles a person could choose from, to suit their own needs. Taking the time to learn a little more about the different types of meditation styles and its origins will allow an individual to make a more informed decision on which style or type would be most suitable. Initially thought to be a practiced art form that is heavily connected to some form of religious beliefs, meditation is now accepted as simply a practice of seeking to connect body and mind in a holistic manner to benefit the individual’s daily existence. Today a large segment of society turns to the use of meditation as a stress reduction tool, a relaxation tool or as a self-improvement tool. There have been many positive results documented due to the use of meditation for these purposes, but to date, scientific researchers are still unable to conclusively acknowledge just how the mechanisms of meditation works. Many people going through difficult phases in their lives turn to meditation for relief. […]

Why is Standing Meditation an Essential Development Tool For Martial Arts and Health?

standing meditation portlandWhether you are practicing a martial art or any form of meditation for health having a good root (the ability to be grounded physically and mentally) is an important for becoming an accomplished practitioner. Standing meditation is an essential key to developing the ability. When your root is strong you will be solid physically, mentally and emotionally.
The average person will have a very hard time trying to disturb you or take you out of your rhythm. There are many ways one can develop a strong root with internal training. We will discuss some of them here to point you in the right direction with your practice.
In order to have a strong root we need to remain flexible. Especially with the lower half of the body. The ankles, knees, hips and waist need to move freely in order to maintain a solid root. This will give you the ability to adjust your angles while your root is solid. Also remaining flexible will allow you to travel or move the feet while staying rooted.
The next important area is your breath. Correct breathing will allow you to maintain a stronger root and go deeper in to your meditation training. By having a solid foundation you will be able to yield more effectively. This will give you more power in your strikes, control in your locking and the ability to stay relaxed so your response time will be the most efficient.
Having a solid root will also give you the strength to maintain a balanced mental and emotional state. This will let you have the power to respond with awareness and precision.

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Why do you Meditate?

Why do you Meditate? I have been studying the meditative arts for 27 years. It has become a major part of my life and those around me know how passionate I am about the practice. Often when family, friends and students talk about me this becomes part of the conversation. So when I am introduced to new people through my personal acquaintances a question I am often asked is “Why do you meditate?” There are hundreds of benefits you will experience by using meditation. So this could be a lengthy conversation, but often I will say, “There are so many benefits from meditation, but if all meditation offered was the concept of yielding it would make me want to continue the practice.” Yielding can be used in so many ways. In this article I will list a few to give you an idea of how powerful this practice can be. The 3 Main Areas of Yielding 1- Physical 2- Mental 3- Emotional

Why you Should Change Your Meditation Strategy Season to Season?

Why you Should Change Your Meditation Strategy Season to Season? There are many different forms of meditation. I like to break them down into three main categories with each of those having sub-categories. In this article I will list the different areas of meditation. Also I will show you why it is important to change your meditation strategy season to season. The main categories are: • Ritual practices (consistent daily practices you perform) • Active Meditations (these are practices you can work in to your day and can be done in as little as 2-3 minutes) • Philosophical meditations (these can be used both as active or ritual practices) Then with in each of these categories you will have movement meditations, still meditations, reset meditations and programming meditations. Many people think you meditate by sitting quietly or listening to relaxing music and trying to quiet the mind. While yes these can be forms of meditation; it is vital for your success that you understand what these meditation practices are accomplishing. Some meditation practices will help you to reach deep levels of peace and quiet. These are referred to as Yin oriented practices. Yin meditation methods will help to reach deep levels of awareness and are the most complex of the meditation strategies. Yang meditation practices are more aggressive. They will […]

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The Ultimate Detox: Qigong

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A Good and Moral Life Through Meditation

Moral life through MeditationA Moral life through Meditation

According to Plato the human soul strives for three things: wisdom, conquest and gratification. Plato believed that a righteous life is controlled by reason and all three of these elements help one to live a good moral life. Plato’s metaphor of humans living chained in a dimly lit cave facing a blank wall with fire at our back, means to see the truth of reality one needs to turn away from the wall and its shadows escaping the cave.
“Anyone who has common sense will remember that the bewilderments of the eyes are of two kinds, and arise from two causes, either from coming out of the light or from going into the light,” Plato commented.
You will often here the comments “I see the light” or “That was an enlightening moment”. Having a moment of clarity and witnessing a true reality offers a solid foundation for making the right choice to create a good and moral life. (more…)

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Is Your Effort Pulling You in the Wrong Direction?

Are your days fulfilling? I do not mean did you run ten miles, meditate, put out fires at work and respond to all of your emails. If this sounds familiar it may be time to take another look at what is really important to you and your happiness. Of course we all need money to survive and work is often a necessity, but you are not identified by your job and your daily to-do’s. If those around you can only describe you by your work and what you have accomplished with your career you are never going to have deep fulfilling relationships. All to often we get caught up in our careers and neglect those around us thinking that we are doing what is best for ourselves and our loved ones but in reality we are slowly drifting apart.   So why is this so common? Why do so many of us neglect what we are truly passionate about? Do past failures haunt you? Does tomorrow’s uncertainty make you worry? Or do the problems of today overwhelm you?   If left unattended living this life style will eat you up and leave you with little to smile about. This is why it is so important to have actionable practices that keep us in check. If you do not have the […]

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Balance Your Kan (Water) and Lii (Fire)to Live a Longer Vibrant Life

Kan and Lii Kan and Lii have been an important part of qigong training for many generations. Kan represents water and Lii represents fire. Therefore kan is yin, lii is yang. It is believed by qigong practitioners that everyone has excess yang energy and this is why there are so many yin oriented qigong exercises. The exception is if someone is sick then they may have excess yin. Excess yang is thought to play a large role in the aging process. If you can prevent excess yang you can slow down the aging process living stronger and healthier life.

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An Introduction to Developing Deep Body Awareness With Meditation

By having body awareness with meditation you will enable yourself to focus deeply and apply your energies towards growth rather than simply maintenance. Having a healthy body is a critical foundation for having a healthy mind, healthy emotions and a healthy spiritual life. The first stage of training the body is to develop correct posture and alignment. Without correct posture and alignment you will be in a constant state of instability. Instability can lead to distractions and injuries.