ZenFlow Posted December 4, 2020 Hey guys. I got interested in qigong from looking up Shaolin monk videos. This then interested me in practicing qigong to remove drowsiness from my meditation sessions and increase my healing/longevity. I would also like to gain a deep understanding of the Tao Te Ching and look more into flying phoenix qigong. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted December 4, 2020 Hi Zenflow, love the name. Those are very worthy goals. Sometimes working on mudras, different finger and hand positions help when one is tired and needs to meditate. They force a little more awareness and tension. In one Ki-Aikido practice we'd keep the fingers interlocked w/ the 'pointer' finger together and pointing(ie like in the kids rhyme this is the Church this is the Steeple). Keeping the 'steeple' of fingers at eye level. Good for keeping one awake, and in the end you'd let it drop down to your lap and keep meditating. Welcome to the board. We're an eclectic philosophy forum for learning, discussing and cultivation. Below are 3 important sections: Our Rules, The Insult Policy and our 3 Foundations. Before you join give them a read. Most of it boils down to being respectful. No name calling or trolling. Post as if your mom's looking over your shoulder. Discussion and arguments are what the board is about. Keep it civil, don't get personal. Don't be a troll or one issue zealot. We're here for good conversation and making some friends along the way, to be a community. Jump right in, start threads, ask questions, look for interesting threads and post your (relevant) thoughts. For the first week you will be restricted to ten posts per day but after that you can post as much as you like. Also, until you’ve posted fifteen times in the forums, you’ll be a “Junior Bum” with somewhat restricted access and will be allowed only two private messages per day. TDB team At your leisure, please review- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZenFlow Posted December 4, 2020 Thanks, I will check out the mudras. I abstain from harsh speech and do metta so expect no problems from me . Bought the flying phoenix volumes 1-5 a few minutes ago and I'm very excited to embark on this journey. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
