MooNiNite Posted October 14, 2015 I was wondering if anyone has been trained in Blood circulating meditation? And if they could explain how it works or what the techniques consist of?  Apparently the Taoists have blood-circulating meditation techniques and internal exercises that counter the headaches and hemorrhoids caused by long periods of zazen (sitting meditation).  Apparently the Taoists shared these techniques with the Hindus and Buddhists, so it is possible that people from these traditions may also be familiar with the techniques. (hence posting in General Discussion)  Thanks  Moon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SonOfTheGods Posted October 14, 2015 I was wondering if anyone has been trained in Blood circulating meditation? And if they could explain how it works or what the techniques consist of?  Apparently the Taoists have blood-circulating meditation techniques and internal exercises that counter the headaches and hemorrhoids caused by long periods of zazen (sitting meditation).  Apparently the Taoists shared these techniques with the Hindus and Buddhists, so it is possible that people from these traditions may also be familiar with the techniques. (hence posting in General Discussion)  Thanks  Moon Relationship of Qi & Blood - Vital Substances in TCM Blood and Qi have a very close relationship. Blood is said to be is a denser form of Qi, and more Yin in nature. Qi and Blood are inseparable, and the Ying form of Qi actually circulates with the Blood in the Vessels. While Blood engenders Qi, Qi is said to command or move the Blood. The dependency of Qi on Blood can be illustrated as follows: After a patient has experienced heavy Blood loss, they will usually show signs of Qi deficiency, such as weakness, sweating, breathlessness, and fatigue. The dependency of Blood on Qi can be illustrated as follows: After prolonged and heavy sweating injures or depletes the Qi, a patient may develop symptoms of Blood deficiency, with symptoms such as pale face, numbness, palpitations, and dizziness. Qi Generates BloodFood Qi is the basis for Blood Spleen Qi is essential for the production of Food Qi Original Qi is also essential as a catalyst Lung Qi is essential for the production of Blood (pushes the Food Qi to the Heart) Where Qi is deficient, eventually Blood will become Deficient. Where Blood is deficient, one often needs to tonify Qi. Qi Moves BloodBlood would be inert without Qi. Ying (Nutritive) Qi flows with Blood in the Vessels. Lung Qi infuses Qi into the Blood Vessels to push the Blood. "When Qi moves, Blood follows". "When Qi stagnates, Blood congeals." When Qi is deficient or stagnant, it fails to push Blood, which also stagnates. Qi Holds the BloodSpleen Qi is responsible for holding the Blood in the Vessels, preventing extravasation. If Spleen Qi is deficient, hemorrhages may occur. Blood Nourishes the QiIt is said... "Blood is the mother of Qi" Qi needs Blood for nourishment. Blood provides a material basis (more Yin) which prevents Qi from "floating" away and producing signs of Empty Heat (see later) The Relationship Between Blood and JingBlood also nourishes and replenishes the Jing (Essence). http://www.sacredlotus.com/go/foundations-chinese-medicine/get/relationship-of-qi-blood-in-tcm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aetherous Posted October 14, 2015 It would be really cool to know a practice that promotes blood circulation (one that specializes in treating it as a medical condition; something that goes beyond simply moving the blood through moderate exercise). Some people think that blood stasis has a lot to do with the signs and symptoms of aging. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MooNiNite Posted October 14, 2015 Relationship of Qi & Blood - Vital Substances in TCM Blood and Qi have a very close relationship. Blood is said to be is a denser form of Qi, and more Yin in nature. Qi and Blood are inseparable, and the Ying form of Qi actually circulates with the Blood in the Vessels. While Blood engenders Qi, Qi is said to command or move the Blood. The dependency of Qi on Blood can be illustrated as follows: After a patient has experienced heavy Blood loss, they will usually show signs of Qi deficiency, such as weakness, sweating, breathlessness, and fatigue. The dependency of Blood on Qi can be illustrated as follows: After prolonged and heavy sweating injures or depletes the Qi, a patient may develop symptoms of Blood deficiency, with symptoms such as pale face, numbness, palpitations, and dizziness.Qi Generates BloodFood Qi is the basis for Blood Spleen Qi is essential for the production of Food Qi Original Qi is also essential as a catalyst Lung Qi is essential for the production of Blood (pushes the Food Qi to the Heart) Where Qi is deficient, eventually Blood will become Deficient. Where Blood is deficient, one often needs to tonify Qi.Qi Moves BloodBlood would be inert without Qi. Ying (Nutritive) Qi flows with Blood in the Vessels. Lung Qi infuses Qi into the Blood Vessels to push the Blood. "When Qi moves, Blood follows". "When Qi stagnates, Blood congeals." When Qi is deficient or stagnant, it fails to push Blood, which also stagnates.Qi Holds the BloodSpleen Qi is responsible for holding the Blood in the Vessels, preventing extravasation. If Spleen Qi is deficient, hemorrhages may occur.Blood Nourishes the QiIt is said... "Blood is the mother of Qi" Qi needs Blood for nourishment. Blood provides a material basis (more Yin) which prevents Qi from "floating" away and producing signs of Empty Heat (see later) The Relationship Between Blood and JingBlood also nourishes and replenishes the Jing (Essence). http://www.sacredlotus.com/go/foundations-chinese-medicine/get/relationship-of-qi-blood-in-tcm  Yes,  I have often felt and heard of the relationship between blood and qi. The deficiency is interesting and thanks for that in particular.  From the correlation between blood and qi. "Blood circulation meditation" may actually just be moving qi, using awareness, through the body in harmony with its flow. For example, down the right arm and up the left. But that is just speculation.  On a side note, in my own practices I noticed that blockages are very similar in feeling and structure to tumors. I believe tumors may have a direct correlation with yang chi blockages. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
z00se Posted October 18, 2015 If one just lets the chi flow, circulation will be normal. If u compress chi into a ball then circulate that ball, the chi pressure will act as a pump to improve blood circulation. Yin yang, night day, summer winter... All circulate. Perfect weather and still wind allow stagnation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
