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Swimming Dragon Chi Kung, Volumes I & IISwimming Dragon Chi Kung, Volumes I & II
This all-encompassing two-volume series presents detailed and specific
information on the Swimming Dragon Chi Kung. A special combining this
video series with a fine translation of "The Yellow Emperor's Classic of
Medicine," by Dr. Maoshing Ni and can be found on the Specials page at an
additional savings.***
The series features step-by-step instruction for Moving,
Standing, & Sitting Meditation, as well as Healing Sounds with their direct
connection to the specific language of the generative order of the Five
Phases (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water) and both the Yin and Yang
channels associated with each phase, and is broken down into the
following chapters:
VOLUME I: Moving & Meditation:
Introduction: Presents background on the Swimming Dragon and
Teachers: Guo Ling, Ju Beng Yi, Cheng Jie Feng, Gerald A. Sharp, and Zhou
Yuan Long whose instruction or influence comprises the contents of this
rare series.
Wuiji (or, the Void):
Presents specific information on how the Void is attained and its purpose.
Receive Nourishment from the Chi I:
This is the beginning stage of the main practice of the moving meditation
of the Swimming Dragon. This chapter essentially breaks down how to
move from the Void to the Yin and Yang aspect of the practice.
Wood Phase:
This chapter presents the Wood Phase and how the shape of the form
is related to the symbol for Wood in Chinese as a template
for further understanding the structure and movement. The simple,
efficient movements are explained in detail, and specfic information
is given for both dredging and gathering chi, as well as the flow of energy
along the Liver and Gallbladder channels.
Fire Phase:
As Wood fuels Fire, the Fire Phase of the practice is taught, and how the
shape of the form is related to the symbol for Fire in Chinese. This chapter
demonstrates the efficient movements in detail, and further shares
specfic information on the Yin and Yang flow of chi on the Heart and
Small Intestine channels.
Earth Phase:
As Fire generates Earth, the Earth Phase of the practice is taught and
how the shape of the form is related to the symbol for Earth in Chinese.
Like with the other phases, the practice of the Earth Phase is simple,
efficient and the movements are presented in detail. Furthermore,
specfic information is shared concerning the Yin and Yang flow
of chi on the Spleen and Stomach channels.
Receive Nourishment from the Chi II:
Similar to Receive Nourishment from the Chi part I, but at this stage of the
practice attention is given to gathering the energy generated thus far from
the practice.
Metal Phase:
This is the most popular form associated with the complete Swimming
Dragon Chi Kung in the West. Covered are how the shape of the form is
related to the symbol for Metal in Chinese, as well as how to
link the three dantians, how to maintain structure while flowing the chi,
and how to keep the central equilibrium while practicing the
spiraling, twisting nature of the form. Additionally, how to energize the
Yin and Yang flow of chi along the Lung and Large Intestine channels is
detailed.
Water Phase:
This is the final form of the moving meditation of the Swimming Dragon,
and instruction is given for drawing the chi into the bones and the lower
dantian through the kidneys with efficient and simple movements.
As with the other phases, how the shape of the form is related to the
symbol for Water in Chinese is covered. Additionally, specfic information
is shared concerning the Yin and Yang flow of chi along the Kidney and
Bladder channels.
Daily Practice Companion:
This chapter provides an easy reference in order to practice all Five Phases
of the moving meditation of the Swimming Dragon Chi Kung.
VOLUME II: Stillness & Sounds
This volume presents supplemental information on the Swimming Dragon
Chi Kung including Sitting, Standing, and Sounds to optimize Meditation.
Connecting With Trees:
This chapter introduces information on how to share energy with trees by
contacting vital points on the trunk such as the Chi Hai (Energy Ocean) and
Ming Men (Life Gate).
Sounds:
This chapter teaches specific information concerning the use of sounds to
develop and strengthen energy throughout the organism and along
acu-meridian channels associated with each of the Five Phases.
Standing:
Detailed, yet simple information is presented on standing meditation to
develop and strengthen energy throughout the organism, and along
acu-meridian channels associated with each of the Five Phases of
Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. The Instruction highlights how the
standing postures are related to the Chinese Characters of each of the
Five Phases, and how to circulate chi along each of the acu-meridian
channels associated with the Phases.
Sitting:
Sitting meditation can be used for calmly and peacfully dredging, gathering,
and strengthening energy. Additional information for circulating chi along
the eight extra meridians of Yinqiao and Yangqiao, Dai, Chong, Du and
Ren, and Yangwei and Yingwei is explained, as well as how these extra
channels are associated with the Phases, and can be used as gateways
to promote calmness, energy, and to balance Yin and Yang.
**NOTE: Check out the Specials page to pick up this video combined
with a translation of the "Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine," by Dr.
Maoshing Ni. See "Beneath the (Yellow) Emperor's Ancient
Clothes," Swimming Dragon Book & Video Package.
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