kris2pe Posted December 11, 2011 I'm interested in learning chi kung! But don't know where to start! What's the basic once to try and how long before I get to feel chi? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mewtwo Posted December 11, 2011 go to your local book store and pick up a book on chi gong or order 1 online I recommend 8 pieces of silk brocade you can't just feel chi overnight well maybe you can but it took me 5 years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desert Eagle Posted December 11, 2011 (edited) zhineng or spring forest qigong will help feel qi quickly. I tried both. also search kunlun and gift of the tao sponatneous qigong by Ya Mu here on the forums. I tried kunlun and going to try spontaneous. http://www.thetaobums.com/index.php?/topic/7783-chinese-taoist-medicine-stillness-movement-medical-qigong/page__st__64 also check chris matsuo from dragon gate sanctuary, I like his DVD of fatigue mudras. alternatively try the library for resources or google for local teachers. http://www.thetaobums.com/index.php?/topic/21715-ba-duan-jin-the-source/ Edited December 11, 2011 by Desert Eagle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjjbecker Posted December 11, 2011 I'm interested in learning chi kung! But don't know where to start! What's the basic once to try and how long before I get to feel chi? There is LOTS of information on this forum. I recommend you spend a bit of time reading through the old threads. Once you've found some things of interest, post up some detailed questions about them. That should keep you busy for a few weeks! Best, Mike 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kris2pe Posted December 11, 2011 (edited) go to your local book store and pick up a book on chi gong or order 1 online I recommend 8 pieces of silk brocade you can't just feel chi overnight well maybe you can but it took me 5 years I always wanted to try it but I feel that its kinda strict like it must be done in the morning, open air, certain direction. I feel that someone w/ a busy schedule may not have the luxury of doing any of that! Plus it you'd end up looking weird if you do it openly as well! I don't know how chi feels like but I somehow can make myself get goose bumps on the fly lol! Its an electric feel to it that start from the upper back the spreads to the front almost like cold water splashing! Cause from what I hear about chi is that it is warm lol! Edited December 11, 2011 by kris2pe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiverSnake Posted December 11, 2011 Why do you want to learn Chi-Gung? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dainin Posted December 11, 2011 Hello kris2pe, In addition to the above recommendations, I would recommend this short DVD: Qigong Essentials #1: Controlling the Body It is not a specific form, but general guidelines which can then be applied to any forms that you learn subsequently. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kris2pe Posted December 11, 2011 Why do you want to learn Chi-Gung? Mainly health and to get strong, both mental and physical! I kinda wanna incorporate it w/ my weight lifting and exercises that I do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiverSnake Posted December 11, 2011 (edited) Mainly health and to get strong, both mental and physical! I kinda wanna incorporate it w/ my weight lifting and exercises that I do! There are many systems of Chi-Gung out there. The Way of Energy is a basic introduction to one of the simpler (but powerful) styles. If you want physical health it will take you there (as will most systems). For mental health simple meditation is highly complimentary. The more you do it the more benefit you get. My link -My 2 cents, Peace Edited December 11, 2011 by OldGreen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qigong15 Posted December 13, 2011 Hi, How long it takes for you to feel Qi/Chi depends on how you learn Qigong. If you're learning from a rubbish book the answer is probably never. If you're learning from a great Qigong master, the answer is likely to be on day 1. I know of 8 ways to learn Qigong and wrote a 7 page pdf report on them recently. Ranking them from best to worst. You can download a copy of it here (just right click on the image below and 'save as'): Hope that helps. Marcus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) Mainly health and to get strong, both mental and physical! I kinda wanna incorporate it w/ my weight lifting and exercises that I do! You got the right idea about what Chi Kung can do for you. If you really understand what it is, then, it will help you in your weight lifting. May I ask you this....??? What is the first thing that you do before you lift the weights....??? Edited December 16, 2011 by ChiDragon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
