Sunday, March 17, 2019

A Short Introduction To NJ Qi Gong

By Sharon Ellis


Slow and soft exercises such as qi gong are more often than not associated with old people simply because old people are the ones who usually engage in it. Because the slow movements are ideal for older people, it is not surprising that many young people do not engage in it. However, NJ Qi Gong is more than just as exercise for seniors as it not only improves health but strengthens the body.

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.

This exercise manipulates chi usually for two purposes being health purposes and combat. The manipulation of chi allows the practitioner to have stronger internal organs, thus making him or her healthier. At the same time, the energy is manipulated to make the practitioner physically stronger and have more stamina for fighting.

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.

The next basic exercise is known as the accordion. In this exercise, one will be sitting down and closing his or her eyes. He or she will then slowly but softly put his or her hands together then bring them apart twelve inches, somewhat compressing the chi within the palms. This is repeated several times until one feels tingling in his or her palms.

For the breathing exercises, one of the most basic ones would be the Dantian concentration exercise. In order to do this, sit cross legged and close both eyes. From there, breathe in deeply letting the air fill the nasal area which is the Dantian. After that, hold the air in for a few seconds then let it out slowly through the nose again.

If one is interested in taking up this art, here are a few things that he or she will be learning. Always remember that an internal art like this would require a teacher for the foundation lessons. Only after one has already mastered the basic can he or she practice alone or with an instruction manual.




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