Simple Chi Kung_ Exercises for Awakening the Life-Force Energy - Mantak Chia [23]
Health writer Luke Chan was invited to sit in front of an ultrasound monitor and watch a patient’s bladder cancer literally dissolve before his eyes. Prior to the treatment, the tumor could be plainly seen attached to the wall of the bladder. While Chan kept his eyes riveted to the image on the screen, the patient was treated with emitted chi by four therapists. Within minutes, the tumor began to dissolve, and, by the end of the treatment, it could barely be detected. Ten days later, after several more treatments and daily self-practice, the patient was checked again and the cancer had completely disappeared.
Factors involved in Chi Kung therapy for cancer include enhancement of the immune response, which allows the body to fight and destroy malignant cells, great improvement in microcirculation, and the rebalancing and recharging of bioelectric currents in each and every cell of the body. Since Chi Kung’s overall effect is to properly balance the body, what it seems to be doing is creating conditions in which cancer simply cannot exist. Sufficient oxygen and alkalinity are two basic parameters of balance that can be easily measured, but no doubt there are also many other factors—some of them as yet unknown—involved in the optimum balance that Chi Kung establishes in the human system.
Simple Chi Kung Exercises
The secret of Chi Kung, whether you are a beginner or a more advanced practitioner, is practice. The trick is to find a routine that works for you. It’s important to remember that a practice session doesn’t have to be elaborate or time-consuming; a little practice is always better than no practice. There are, however, certain guidelines to follow as you learn Chi Kung that will deepen the benefits and make it easier to feel chi more profoundly. As your experience of chi expands and deepens, so does your desire to practice Chi Kung more and more. In fact, Chi Kung should be one of the most enjoyable aspects of your day. Practice becomes easy when something feels so good.
Our habits—both internal and external—shape the outcome of our lives. To lead healthier, happier lives we need routines that support that outcome. Our bodies, like nature, grow from the inside out. To cultivate greater levels of energy and strength, the body needs consistent growth in that direction. A little bit every day is all it takes!
THE FIVE PRINCIPLES OF CHI KUNG
Relaxation (water element): This is a fundamental principle of Chi Kung. Think of the way water moves, like a river flowing down the mountain—effortless, fluid, unified, and powerful. This is the essence of the principle of relaxation. When you practice Chi Kung, you want to mirror the movements of water and feel your body moving fluidly. Relaxation is more than sitting on the couch with the remote in your hand; it’s a dynamic balance of effortless power.
Resilience (wood element): Resilience is the power that is reflected in trees: the combination of strength and flexibility. Think of bamboo in the wind, how it bends but doesn’t break, how it stays rooted and pliable at the same time. In Chi Kung, we should embody this principle, feeling a sense of being grounded and flexible, strong and centered all at once.
Enjoyment (fire element): Enjoyment is so important in all forms of exercise and meditation. In Chi Kung, feeling good and enjoying the movements, stretches, and flows helps circulate energy. When you force yourself to do exercise that you don’t enjoy, it’s like eating a bowl of ice cream while running on the treadmill. It goes against the flow. Enjoying your workouts and exercise helps to create a connection between the mind, emotions, and body so that harmony is created throughout the entire system. The feeling of energy circulating in your body, a sense of strength at your core, and a tapping into your own inner power should feel really good. Enjoyment is what uplifts the