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January 16, 2006
A Little-Known Qigong Method That Can Help with High Blood Pressure and Asthma
Many of you no doubt are familiar with the traditional Microcosmic Orbit qi circulation method. But how many of you know about the Reverse Microcosmic Orbit?
The traditional Microcosmic Orbit method is one of the most revered, foundational practices for energy generation and restoration. Longterm practice is also considered by many to be essential for advanced spiritual development.
For those of you who may not be familiar with the practice:
Begin with your attention at the lower dan tien and during the inhale run your attention down to the perineum, up the back and down to the top of the mouth, enlivening the Governing Vessel. On the exhale run your attention down to the lower dan tien, continuing to follow the center line of your body and helping to enliven the Conception Vessel. Continue for anywhere between five to thirty minutes.
There are many subtleties that be practiced with this method, but that’s the basics in a nutshell.
However, if you want to quiet, calm yourself down, try practicing the Reverse Microcosmic Orbit. In this case, as the name implies, you send your attention, on the inhale, up the Conception Vessel and on the exhale, down the Governing Vessel.
This calming practice will help lower high blood pressure, balance the heart energy and is also considered very beneficial for conditions like asthma.
I guarantee that at the very least you will feel wonderfully tranquil within minutes of practicing this method.
Stressed out? Overly hyper? Give the Reverse Microcosmic Orbit a quick whirl.
My thanks to Dr Bingkun Hu for this information.
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Posted by james at January 16, 2006 12:39 PM