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Regarding Closing Exercise and Massaging stomach Directions

Postby 4bsolute » Wed Jan 15, 2014 8:27 am

Dear Ones,

I want to understand the following:

#1 Do you first apply a Qi Massage onto yourself before you store your energy into your LDT, or after the storing process? Please elaborate why one after the other.

#2 What happens, energetically, when you massage the abdomen clockwise? What does this spiral-motion do to the energy flow that soon after the massage reaches your body again, naturally? The clockwise motion, does it Open the energy flow, or close it? Or what does it do? What does the counterclockwise motion do?

#3 What is the difference between the following methods:
- Laying the left hand ontop of the right hand and massaging the abdomen 36x times (yang) clockwise, going from the inside to the outside and then 24x times (yin) counterclockwise, going from the outside to the inside
- Interlock your hands and massage the abdomen in a clockwise motion 36 times, from the inside to the outside

What is the difference?

#3.1 What does the 24x yin ontop of the previous 36x yang do? (speaking of the vortexes in #2)

I am seeking precise answers, not personal opinions. I want to understand the physical and metaphysical part here in detail.

Thank you very much in advance for both reading and replying.

Love & Light
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Re: Regarding Closing Exercise and Massaging stomach Directi

Postby 4bsolute » Fri Jan 17, 2014 5:34 am

Anyone?
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Re: Regarding Closing Exercise and Massaging stomach Directi

Postby yeniseri » Wed Jan 22, 2014 11:24 pm

Most important is finding a good teacher.
Shougong (ending routine) can be shortened or lengthened depending on the amount of time you have on your hands. Follow the routine of your teacher and if it sounds odd, just question accordingly.
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Re: Regarding Closing Exercise and Massaging stomach Directi

Postby Dvivid » Thu Jan 23, 2014 8:59 am

#1 Qi Massage is part of closing process sometimes, but not always. But you should always end with meditating with the mind in the center of the abdomen. Because where the mind goes, energy flows.

#2 Clockwise motion leads inward. It is considered "nourishing". It also follows the natural flow of the intestines. It will energize the cells of the guts, which contain a neural network capable of storing energy. Finish with meditation. Do not circle your hands on the abdomen counterclockwise, ever, because it interferes with the natural process of the intestines. Counterclockwise is considered a "releasing" direction.

#3 Hand position doesn't matter. Dr. Yang does not believe there's any difference left or right hand on top. What matters most is your intention (yi). Don't go counterclockwise.

As you exhale, all day, every day, you release energy from the laogong cavity in the center of your palms. So, line them up with one another, exhale slowly, and focus your concentration deep inside the body.

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