Hot bath effects on Qi

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Hot bath effects on Qi

Postby monogatari » Fri Oct 11, 2013 4:10 pm

Hello, anyone know what are the effects - if any - on Qi when taking a long hot bath ?
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Re: Hot bath effects on Qi

Postby Dvivid » Mon Oct 21, 2013 12:30 pm

Master Yang has said that he feels that water somehow dissipates the body's qi and only slightly energizing. He didn't find it to be particularly helpful with qigong practice, except for the aspect of deep relaxation.
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Re: Hot bath effects on Qi

Postby yeniseri » Thu Oct 31, 2013 8:34 pm

Here is a simple strategy per TCM common sense:
1. When the weather is hot, use cooler water
2. When the weather is cold, use warmer water
3. When damp, dress appropriately and cover head

a. Too hot baths over time is drying to the skin
b. Hot Sulfur baths are cleansing!
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Re: Hot bath effects on Qi

Postby monogatari » Sat Nov 02, 2013 2:47 pm

Thanks for the replies. In the 'experimentation dept.' I wonder what could be the effect of doing something like full-body breathing in a bath. Would the body get 'energy' (?) from the surrounding water element ? Just curious. Haven't tried it.
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Re: Hot bath effects on Qi

Postby joeblast » Sun Nov 03, 2013 2:49 pm

you just about forget you're even in a bath. just dont try it if the water is too hot, you heat up really fast.
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