Bhathen

Thank you.

Sharing a summary of a practice from the book "Fear" by Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Resting in the Present moment when you have a particular emotion rising: { I have arrived, I am home I am here, I am in the now I am solid, I am free In the ultimate I dwell } Mantra practice when breathing in and out: (First set of eight exercises when the emotions or feelings are strong) Body: 1. Breathing in, I know this is an in-breath. Breathing out, I know this is an out-breath 2. Breathing in, I follow my in-breath all the way from the beginning to the end. Breathing out, I follow my in-breath all the way from the beginning to the end. 3. Breathing in, I'm aware of my whole body. Breathing out, I'm aware of my whole body 4. Breathing in, I'm aware of some tension and pain in my body Breathing out, I calm and release the tension and pain in my body Realm of feelings: 5. Breathing in, I feel joy Breathing out, I know joy is there 6. Breathing in, I feel happiness Breathing out, I know happiness is there 7. Breathing in, I know the painful feeling is there Breathing out, I calm that painful feeling 8. Breathing in, I calm my mental formations Breathing out, I calm my mental formations (Second set of exercises when the mind is more calm) Realm of the mind: 1. Breathing in, I am aware of my mind Breathing out, I am aware of my mind 2. Breathing in, I make my mind happy Breathing out, I make my mind happy 3. Breathing in, I concentrate my mind Breathing out, I concentrate my mind 4. Breathing in, I liberate my mind Breathing out, I liberate my mind Nature of the mind: 5. Breathing in, I observe the impermanent nature of the mind Breathing out, I observe the impermanent nature of the mind 6. Breathing in, I observe the disappearance of desire Breathing out, I observe the disappearance of desire 7. Breathing in, I observe cessation Breathing out, I observe cessation 8. Breathing in, I observe letting go Breathing out, I observe letting go Metta meditation: { May I be peaceful, happy and light in body and spirit. May I be safe and free from injury. May I be free from fear, anxiety, anger and afflictions. May he/she be peaceful, happy and light in body and spirit. May he/she be safe and free from injury. May he/she be free from fear, anxiety, anger and afflictions. }

Found your question of short vs long mantras interesting. Frequency of Om (one word): http://www.ijastems.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/v3.i6.5.Scientific-Analysis-of-Mantra-Based-Meditation.pdf Combining many frequencies: https://vesica.org/cymatics-how-sound-vibrations-create-physical-structures/ (More papers are available in detail) Difference in the patterns of low frequency and higher ones: https://monoskop.org/images/7/78/Jenny_Hans_Cymatics_A_Study_of_Wave_Phenomena_and_Vibration.pdf

Haven't tried this form of qigong. My suggestions for fragrant qigong have been for people whom the medical world had given up hope, have no cure and been told their time is short-lived. Hopefully it could be their last course of action, but none have taken it up.

Hello everyone, Can you please suggest exercises for seniors for well-being purposes? (taichi/ qigong/ or anything comparative) Some of them have lower back and knee issues and no ideas regarding energy exercises. Searching for a simple, daily-routine based course if possible.

From: http://www.qigongchinesehealth.com/fragrant_qigong I think a deeper understanding of this qigong is required since it seems to be a bit different from the rest and if it is suitable for everyone. Just leaving it at that.

Reading about Fragrant qigong has made me suggest it to a few other people. The words "resentment and lack of compassion" in the qigongchinesehealth website, made me think twice about suggesting it.

Is there a difference in energy movement and different progressive stages between taichi and qigong?

Thank you Steve. Most online instructors don't seem to take into account all kinds of students and changes experienced, that's a drawback. Hope to see if videos geared towards seniors go over instructions slowly and easy to follow along. Master Logray's suggestion of a seated practice seems a good idea.

Thank you, those were very insightful pointers.

Thank you so much for all your suggestions. @Cleansox Saw the sample videos with clear and easy to follow instructions. DVD seems to be a good option. @silent thunder : Thank you for sharing your valuable insight and wishing you well. Most of the seniors were swimmers in their youth, but now it may not be an option. @Master Logray and @con. : You may be right about qigong having faster results. Though baduanjin is a simple form, it is very potent and would recommend it only with an in-person master.

My only experience has been with baduanjin for a short period. Saw a lot of videos and some courses for seniors but am unable to decipher which is appropriate.

For me, The book 'Tao: The Three Treasures Vol 1-3" by Osho helped gain a better understanding of the text.

Sometimes Udacity is a better inspiration for self-learning ... https://www.udacity.com/course/introduction-to-python--ud1110 https://www.udacity.com/course/intro-to-data-analysis--ud170 (not tried these)

Hi @Eggsistentialist From a normal perspective, maybe this book can help...Adding to the list of suggestions here https://sriyogaashram.com/ebook/Swami-Satyananda-Saraswati-Kundalini-Tantra.pdf

Have you tried fasting? Do you think qi deviation might lead to these symptoms? Or maybe a scattered mind leading to a lot of though-streams (bringing out a continuous barrage of traumatic emotions to the fore) and your body trying to get back to normal through these symptoms? ...

This site has a nice explanation: https://www.swamij.com/yoga-nidra.htm A common practice method: ( 5 are listed) https://www.swamij.com/yoga-nidra-method4.htm

The 'Vijnana Bhairava - Manual for Self Realization' by Swami Lakshmanjoo is a good reference.

Proper concentration in the nose leads to the opening of the Sushumna or central channel, resulting in a state of extreme happiness or ecstacy.

Braille Sudoku magic cubes (thelerner mentioned them), Braille Jigsaws and Tangrams, Wooden puzzle set, chinese diablo, wooden solitaire Online sound-based games https://www.audiogames.net/ Becoming a language partner on sites like: italki.com, hellotalk.com

The simple and deep words of Master Thich Nhat Hanh beautifully and slowly melted away all questions I was struggling with; about the purpose of existence and the feelings of the "dark knight of the soul".

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In another discussion forum, a renowned Marma therapy doctor/researcher had mentioned that two points (one on the top of the head, other in the inside of the palms) when given the proper treatment twice a day has given successful results for dementia. Many ayurvedic doctors practice marma chikitsa/therapy or Varma (pressure is applied to the energy meridians, a little different from acupressure). https://www.diamondwayayurveda.com/yourlocaltherapists.html Am not sure if this would help, but this exercise stimulates a lot of points on the head. Youtube link for : Massage for the head https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgrkkQkSNzw

Everything that you have mentioned(relationships, thoughts about money) seems to point towards an imbalance of the root chakra. The root chakra is related to stability, relationships, money, safety... and the other end is anger, power, etc. Exercises to strengthen the root chakra might be helpful (or) you could use more 'rooting and grounding' exercises in your practice.

From the "Yoga of herbs" by David Frawley