Qigong

Intermediate Qìgōng becomes increasingly internal practice.

• A practitioner will use his mind, with some specific physical movements, to lead the Qì to the Láogōng (P-8,  勞宮) cavity in the center of the palm, the Yǒngquán (K-1, 涌泉) in the center of the soles of the feet, and incorporate the fifth gate at the top of the head, Bǎihuì (Gv-20, 百會), which can raise the spirit of vitality and advance your spiritual experience.
• Clear understanding of Fire Path, Water Path and Wind Path.

References:

• Qìgōng Grand Circulation Qìgōng book
• Qìgōng Grand Circulation video

• Small Circulation meditation is also known as the microcosmic orbit in the Buddhist tradition and yoga.
• Using this technique, one may develop the main energetic circulation pathway along the centerline of the torso, which begins to provide abundant energy to the body.
• Once you have accomplished Small Circulation, the Qì circulating in the Twelve Primary Channels (Meridians) will be abundant and smooth, and you can extend the Qì from the meridians outward to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, skin, and beyond.

References:

• Qìgōng Meditation Small Circulation book
• Understanding Qìgōng 5: Small Circulation video

Test Format:

• Written or oral test for Five Gates and Small Circulation History/Theory.
• Leading a full class session test for Small Circulation including theory.

Four Seasons Qìgōng (Sì Jì Gōng) is a traditional medical Qìgōng practice in which one learns how to regulate the body from one season to the next to avoid common illnesses.

• Continued study and practice of Dr. Yang’s 25 Qìgōng exercises and the related healing sounds. It involves Five Elements Theory and its relationship to the organs.
• Self-Massage techniques are also used.

References:

• Previously supplied.

Test Format:

• Written or oral test for Four Season Gong including history/theory
• Performing test for Four Season Qìgōng 25 Exercises

In China since ancient times, Qìgōng has been practiced attempting to heal or  prevent more serious ailments such as cancer.

• Dr. Yang’s method includes over 30 simple and effective Qìgōng exercises to relieve arthritis pain and rebuild the health and flexibility of your joints.
• Qìgōng massage instructions for specific acupoints are also used to increase circulation of blood and Qì, which stimulates healing.

References:

• Qìgōng for Health: Prostate Cancer Prevention video
• Qìgōng for Health: Breast Cancer Prevention video
• Qìgōng for Common Ailments book

Test Format:

• Performing session test for Qìgōng for Healing topics
• Requirement: Leading weekly classes

The practice of Qìgōng massage is one of the oldest methods of healing, built upon 5,000 years of experience and a highly refined, solid theoretical foundation.

• Used to improve health, slow down aging, and prevent and treat many types of illnesses, Qìgōng massage is a vast healing science, and it is the root of many other popular forms of massage therapy, such as Shiatsu.
• Ability to clearly explain methods of massage and the acupressure points, 12 meridians, and 8 vessels in the human body.

Meridian Qìgōng is Dr. Yang’s daily routine. It uses a unique combination of simple yoga stretches, Qìgōng movements, and acupressure (traditional Tuīná and Diǎnxué) techniques to relieve energy stagnation and rejuvenate the entire body. Many exercises are performed lying down or sitting and can help to heal and prevent injuries and common ailments.

References:

• Meridian Qìgōng book
• Meridian Qìgōng video
• Qìgōng for Health: Meridian Extremities video

Test Format:

• Written or oral test for Self-Massage theory
• Performing test for Self-Massage

White Crane Hard Qìgōng conditions the muscles, tendons, and ligaments, and develops the strength and flexibility of the torso and spine.

• Hard Qìgōng accumulates Qì in the limbs, which then circulates to the internal organs, nourishing them and improving your vitality. Training includes hand forms, stretching, fundamental stances, and two complete sets of Moving Hard Qìgōng.

References:

• Shaolin White Crane Hard Qìgōng for Health video

Test Format:

• Written or oral test for White Crane Qìgōng  history/theory
• Performing test for Hard White Crane Qìgōng primary set

A selection of fundamental traditional Kung Fu training exercises.

• Continued body-conditioning methods to gradually strengthen your bones, joints, and muscles, allowing you to develop speed, root, and explosive power without injury.
• This practice and study involves deeper internal theory and methods to condition the Qì to higher capacity.

References:

• Kung Fu Body Conditioning 2 video

Testing:

• Mentor’s approval is required for demonstrating competence in the basic skills of body conditioning

Soft White Crane Qìgōng  promotes good health of the spine and helps to keep the waist and torso fit and flexible.

• This Qìgōng teaches you to move like a whip, with the joints relaxed and flexible, allowing abundant Qì circulation.
• Training includes warm-ups & stretching, Qìgōng exercises for the fingers, hands, arms, & chest, and a complete set of Moving Soft Qìgōng

References:

• Shaolin White Crane Soft Qìgōng for Health video

Test Format:

• Written or oral test for White Soft Qìgōng history/theory
• Performing test for White Soft Qìgōng primary set

This training builds whole-body health and fitness, improves coiling and neutralizing Tàijí skills, and develops “Listening Jìng”, or sensitivity. Taiji Ball Qìgōng training includes:

• 16 basic patterns of stationary, rocking, and  stepping Taiji ball rotating

Test Format:

• Performing test for Taiji Ball Qìgōng Rotating with Stepping