Lever

As a former professional athlete and believer in the beneficial effects of physical exercise, I´m wondering what you guys think about the role of it in terms of cultivation! In my opinion Spiritual, intellectual and physical cultivation are needed in order to reach maximum human potential. I see the body as a vessel and the stronger the more energy it´s able to withstand or should I say contain? Sometimes I´m a bit confuse when certain masters complain about a nagging health issue or look really tired or wrecked! So, what do you think? All the best, Lever

That sounds great! Although I`m pretty sure Clyman´s stuff is doing that to me too right now, as the more I practice the more stuff comes up!!! Vipassana is something I have always wanted to do but I will wait till I have time to do a whole retreat!! Cheers

@gendao Thanks. It´s the result of years of trial and error @chiforce I´ve experienced it firsthand. Just living for the watts/kg is like living in self-made cave, which transcends every second of your life. Unfortunately my BODY made me realize that I was off track! @Vajra Fit Thanks. I will look into it

Hey guys, just a quick introduction about me! I´m from Austria and have been on some sort of cultivating path since attending a workshop done by Gary Clyman in 2011. Eventually I was more or less collecting methods rather than using the things I have learned over the years although I tried to practice as good as i could but somehow I have the feeling that I could have done it a lot more diligently. Lately I come to realize that I want to engage more into my spiritual practices again and therefor attended this forum AGAIN. Practices: Gary Clyman (Chi Kung) EFT Sedona Yoga Strength Training (3xweek) long walks in nature with my Grilfriend Diet: Omnivore Profession: Doing my masters degree in psychology with focus on psychosomatics self-employed coach of professional and amateur athletes but also work with chronically ill on -diet -exercise -supplements -psychosocial stuff Main thing that is on my mind right now: What kind of practices are the most potent systems? I´m really looking forward towards participating in this forum and feel free to ask me any questions! Cheers, Lever

Somehow I have the feeling that the physical body is the gate to healing blockages no matter if emotional, physical or spiritual! Eventually we feel all this stuff in our body? Even spiritual problems which run in a family usually manifest itself as physical problem. This could be health or even wealth related! Maybe I´m just at low point in my spiritual progression and therefor overestimate all things physical. On the other hand physical health and vitality are part of spirituality as well, right? I mean being vital and full of energy is necessary to do good things in this world we are right now and so I think it´s a necessary thing to have if one wants to create a positive impact!!! Cheers

@joeblast I agree that it´s of utter importance to practice meditation or similar practices in order to make the most out of any exercise regimen! @Gerard Thanks for ur answer! Any methods u can recommend? General I´m really interested if someone has gained something on their spiritual path through certain physical exercises? Cheers

@OldWolf Thank you for your input! Cultivating sexual energy through Clyman´s Chi Kung and ejaculation abstinence is my main priority at the moment! Cheers