ChiDragon

Thanks. Taiji breathing has reached the realm of breathing. In Chinese martial arts, when one have reached the state of 氣沉丹田, the breath(氣) sink to the dantian. However, most martial artists were mistakenly interpreted as energy(氣) sink to the dantian. This notion was misled many people. If chi(氣) wasn't translated to "breath" or "energy," then, it would be fine. If we just stick with Chi without any translation, then the only definition would be just in one's mind without confusion to others. Nor one have to abide by its definition.

I am always wondering: People say that they have different breathing techniques. I only knew that we breathe through our nose and the air goes into the lung. The only difference in ideal breathing is abdominal breathing and reverse abdominal breathing. However, my curiosity is how to describe other breathing methods otherwise? I glad to hear someone can come up with a better explanation! Thank you!

@Thrice Daily Here is a rough history of YYJ: Deleted.... PS This article has a copyright. IDK is it legal to reference Here. It will be detected in one hour. However, YJJ can be searched on Google.

Never heard of such style of Qigong.

I would like to say that routines are basically the same. However, different people practice it will be altered unintentionally. The commonality of slowness of the movements and breathing have not changed. I would like to point out to the fact that the major difference between Yi Jin Jing and Taiji. That is the muscles stretch in YJJ and the muscles contract in Taiji. The movements coordinate the breathing are the same. The commonality is in breathing that make it to classify them as Qigong 氣功(breath work). Whatever took place inside the body, the metabolism will take care itself.

What is the Yi Jin Jing theory? As one of the traditional Chinese exercises, Yijinjing is a moderate intensity exercise therapy based on the theory of traditional Chinese medicine. The Yijinjing exercise emphasize the combination of symmetrical physical postures, meditative mind, and breathing techniques in a harmonious manner.Sep 24, 2021 She emphasis inhale and exhale coordinates with the movements that fits into the definition of Qigong. As long the movements are not vigorous, your Chi won't be dissipated too much. The breathing will help the body to replace the energy that was used because of metabolism. Actually, if you look at it another way, she is really doing Yoga!

How many sets of Yi Jin Jing(易筋經)are there? As far as I know, there is only one set.

You might say it's a teenager syndrome. As many male teens do and ruin their lives.

氣 Chi or Qi is the most confusing term to be comprehended. What is Chi and Qigong? Unfortunately, the first thing come into people's mind is Energy. In my mind, chi is always deal with breathing. Therefore, Qigong is the practice of breathing. To others, Qigong is the cultivation of energy. However, I am finally realized that we are only got it half right. So to speak. I had looked more closely and investigated what chi is all about. According to the Taoist definition, Chi is one of the treasures in the internal alchemy to acquire neidan. It is clear to me now that there four kinds of Chi in the body. So, we are talking about Qigong is not just the cultivation of breathing nor energy. There are four kind of chi existed in the body. They are 元氣, 宗氣, 營氣, 衛氣. All the terms has a character 氣 on them. The first to do is to ignore the chi character. It is because they a compound character. In this case, the chi character is only a classifier for a substance. 元氣(Yuan chi) : is the prenatal micro-unit that makes up the structure of the human body 宗氣(Zong chi) : is the air breathed from space 營氣(Ying Chi) : is the nourishment from the food that is flowing in the blood 衛氣(Wei Chi) : is the immune system to protect the body from pathogens that might attack the body internally. The cultivation of Chi Qong, it would be involved and included the four kinds of chi. Therefore, the cultivation of 宗氣(Zong chi) is by improving the breathing habit to enhance the respiratory system. To cultivate 營氣(Ying Chi) is by eating the right food to nourish the human body. The 元氣(Yuan chi) and 衛氣(Wei Chi) cannot be cultivated by external means. Hence, by the cultivation of 宗氣(Zong chi) and 營氣(Ying Chi) will take care the 元氣(Yuan chi) and 衛氣(Wei Chi) internally. Eating food is the easiest to cultivate for nourishment . However, Qigong is the most difficult to cultivate. Especially, people with breathing problems. It require lots of effort and practice to improve bad breathing habits. Indeed, Qigong can change and improve any bad breathing habit. Finally, the breathing is still plays the major part in the cultivation of Qigong.

https://youtu.be/jOjLKcrksRI?si=6-UzULhSmCX-D2Tt

@forestofclaritysaid: "{Interestingly, I've been "fajined" by at least two people. One felt very physical, both to me and the person performing it. It felt like the person was using leverage and muscular elasticity to "snap" me back into the wall. Earl Grey posted a video some years ago and it was just like that. This person learned it outside of Dwai's school. The other felt very energetic, again to both giver and receiver. This one felt like a ball expanding and propelling me up and back into the air (the technique was press, which I thought was a BS move). I do think there is a muscular/physical leverage type of fajin, but there is also something completely different. This person was within Dwai's school. I imagine that a well developed practitioner would be able to do both, but it is theoretical to me since I've not really developed much in CIMA past some basic body connecting/leverage using. }" ****************************************************************************************************************************** First of all, I would like thank forestofclarity for seriously interested in the subtlety of fajin 發勁 with enthusiasm. BTW I like your nickname. I sensed the aroma of intellectual and wisdom in it. Fajin means exerting(發) an internal force(勁). It is a special technique performed by Taiji practitioners. Fajin, 發勁, is not something that can be learnt from someone or in a seminar. Jin, 勁 has to be acquired from the diligent practice of Taiji for years, in order, to develop in the muscles. The regular muscle strength is called li(力) before the Jin was developed in the body muscles. What Taiji does is to enhance the li to become jin, so to speak. Thus jin(勁) is much more immense than li(力). In western term, I think we can related as muscle tone. To fajin is not just simply raise the hands to push somebody. It takes a special technique to execute jin only understood by the experienced practitioner. I will keep it as a mystery for now. It was explained how to do it in some videos if one really pay close attention to it. I am glad to answer any question if it is needed to be asked. You are welcome! How does jin developed in the muscle can be explained scientifically. It has something to do with the cell respiration. However, most people I talked to don't care how Taiji works but only care that it works.

Push hand: Fajing: https://youtu.be/umKGI9pPuT8

Then, how did it stop?

Now, that is Zi Fa Gong!

There should not have any movements in zhan zhuang. You should stand still and bend your knees not to pass your toes. Is that what you were doing?

No, it is not the way that what you think it is. Let me see if I can find anything online to show you. Here it is

I don't think you know what Zi Fa Gong is and you are not practicing it. Besides, by the way that I understand about Qigong, it is not and should not affecting you in any way. So, stop worry about it.

The OP was asking for help with Zi Fa Gong. It seems to me that was not your real question!

I think the issue is very cleared the problem is your pinch nerve in the spinal. Any wrong move will trigger your pain. In the Zhan Zhuang position, you are standing up straight probably there was no stress to trigger the nerve that cause the pain. When you do the circle walk and have your body turned will trigger the area in pain. Can you describe how were you doing the Zi Fa Gong?

That is the sight of not to do any more strenuous exercises until you get this issue resolved. It will make it worse for sure. Just move around slowly without getting any pain to prevent the pelvic locked up becomes permanent! Good luck to you!

Okay, your problem seems to be right there. Are you sure that is not what caused your constipation? Instead of the other way around?

Hi, sorry to hear that your had such a problem. It sounds like you have a spinal nervous problem. Did you go get some CT scan or something. You should have western medical attention with this serious physical problem. I don't think you would find the solution here. Please don't delay any longer for medical help. Your pelvic floor locked up might become permanent, then, it is too late. So, GO GO GO see a western doctor!

Correction: The Quote is from Thrice Daily Yes, that sounds about right. I do cook rice almost everyday! You have said it all.

I am total happy that we are in agreement. Just don't leave home without it. My other side of the story is that when I design to practiced Taiji. The purpose is to bring my health back to normal and beyond normalcy. However, I practice for years and still get a terrible cold on three winters in the roll during Thanksgiving. I had to stay home and missed my mother's Thanksgiving dinners. Then, I went online to find out why am I not getting the full effect from practicing Taijj. Fortunately, I had found the true definition of Qigong on a native site. I think everyone knows what I am going to say now. That is Qigong is about breathing. However, Taiji was considered as a form of Qigong. Since then, I had found another native article about Taiji says: Practice Taiji should have the movements coordinate with breathing and the breathing coordinate with the movements. had followed that advice and practiced for years, I have accomplished that my health went beyond normalcy. My internal energy(neigong) is incredibly strong. Sorry to say, my libido went up sky high. I have to take up weapon practice to release my energy. Anyway, this is only something passive!

I had study the Yijing for years, the Wu Xing was the most common elements found on earth. Taoist used that to practice TCM by using their specific characteristic attributions and assigned them to specific organs. TCM based on their specific characteristic attributions assuming that was the interaction between the organs. I had found that was not very practical. When you mention the six sounds, it is inevitable not to mention the hidden secrete of breathing. The sound has to be produced by the moving air in the lung. Actually, it was the breathing air in the body system that make the healing process works. However, most people only pay attention to the material in the front and ignored the background effect. Since you are a therapist, I would strongly recommend you to look into the cellular respiration. It will solve a lot is mysterious issues in this confusing world. I am no chemist but scientific oriented. To be exact, I am a retired electrical/electronic engineer. It took me quite sometime to understand the cellular respiration theory. Right now, there is no doubt in my mind what Qigong is all about. Indeed, I am delighted with the enlightenment.