Wednesday, June 15, 2005

Journey of a Thousand Miles

begins with a single step, spoke the Sage. This is first of three articles on the journey which leads so many people to become even more effective human beings: in their own terms, in their own time.

MORE ENERGY, LESS STRESS.

The first Step of Taoist Practice begins the process of harmonisation: mind, body and spirit learn to work together, to be at ease together, to live together. Breathing, structural exercises and meditation turn stress into vitality with Iron Shirt Chi Kung (QiGong in the modern spelling) the Inner Smile, the Microcosmic Orbit (“small heavenly cycle” in the traditional texts) and Six Healing Sounds.

The Healing Sounds are cooling and the Inner Smile energising. Both cleanse the organs, recycle negativity and the effects of stress.

The Microcosmic Orbit is the ancient foundation for the threefold path of Self-development, Healing, and Martial Arts. Awakening the universal (yang), earth (yin), and human-dimension (chi) energies develops and circulate increased life-force within your Self.

Iron Shirt Chi Kung (QiGong) teaches rooting, centering and body-awareness. The effects are increased vitality, stamina, enhanced ability to fight disease and greater protection from injury, whether physical, emotional or spiritual.

I help you begin to develop a form of daily practice to integrate with your own personal life-situation.

Step 1 Foundations Weekend is an ideal introduction for both women and men, singles and couples, young and old, and is a pre-requisite for Step 2 - Healing Love Power of Fusion, Advanced Iron Shirt and preparation for Nourishing the Spirit and the Higher Practices.

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