The Root of Chinese Qigong: Secrets of Health, Longevity, & Enlightenment by Jwing-Ming Dr. Yang

Author:Jwing-Ming, Dr. Yang [Jwing-Ming, Dr. Yang]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: National Book Network - A
Published: 1997-09-25T07:00:00+00:00

3. For More Effectively Raising the Qi in Marrow/Brain Washing Qigong. In Marrow/Brain Washing Qigong, Reverse Abdominal Breathing is able to raise Qi from legs to the brain more efficiently than the Buddhist methods.

Although there are many advantages to Reverse Abdominal Breathing, there are also several disadvantages or problems which arise during training. Qigong practitioners who use Daoist breathing should be aware of these potential problems, especially during the early period of training. The major problems are:1. Tensing the Chest. In the reverse training, when you inhale the diaphragm moves down while the abdomen is withdrawing. The drawing in of the abdomen generates pressure upward, which makes it harder for the diaphragm to move down. This can cause pressure and tension below the solar plexus, which leads to Qi stagnation. This is especially common with people who have just started doing reverse breathing.This pressure below the solar plexus may cause problems such as stomach ache, diarrhea, or even chest pain. The tension and pressure may cause the heart to beat faster. When this happens, the body becomes positive, the mind is scattered and confused, you become impatient, and your will is unsteady. Enduring this does not advance your Qigong — it makes you sick and hinders your training.

Many Qigong masters will encourage their students to practice Normal Abdominal Breathing until it feels natural and comfortable. Only then will they encourage Reverse Abdominal Breathing. Reverse Abdominal Breathing starts with a small abdominal motion in coordination with the breathing. During practice you must always pay attention to the Middle Burner (from the solar plexus to the navel), keeping this area relaxed and comfortable. After a few months of practice, you will find that there is a point of compromise which allows your reverse breathing to be deep and which also keeps the chest area relaxed. When you reach this stage, you will have grasped the key to Daoist breathing. After you have practiced for a long time, you will realize that your mind does not have to be in conscious control of your breathing. It happens naturally whenever you are practicing Qigong.

The final stage of Reverse Abdominal Breathing is moving your abdominal muscles like a rotating ball (Figure 9-1). Because the ball is round, your breathing no longer causes any tension in the Middle Burner area. If you train patiently, you will eventually be able to use reverse breathing naturally all the time.

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