Aspects of Wuji Qi Gong
Wuji Qi Gong was first taught openly
by Teacher
Cai Song Fang. It is an
exercise that involves meditation in a standing position. Wuji employs the concept
of Movement within Stillness
(Yang within Yin) which means that although the exterior looks calm and peaceful,
the interior is working at an accelerated pace. This is exactly opposite of
a everyday physical exercise such as running or aerobics and is a very important
point in this exercise. The characteristics of Wuji Qi Gong are divided into
two main aspects, the physical and the mental.
According to Chinese medicine, the
stomach and the spleen
form the center or apex of the body
and are responsible for the production of post heavenly qi. When food is consumed
the body automatically converts food, combined with air, into qi on a daily
basis. Wuji Qi Gong works by stimulating the stomach and spleen meridians located
in the legs thereby enhancing and accelerating the conversion process. This
is the creation factor of the exercise. An added benefit of standing is the
tonification of the center or Stomach and Spleen. It is well known that only
when the inner is strong can the outer be strong. This act of stimulating the
Stomach and Spleen through standing deals with the physical.
There is also an important mental aspect of Wuji Qi Gong. In practice, the attention of the mind is brought to the Wuji point. If this attention is not focused on the Wuji point the newly created qi will scatter and will be lost. Both mental and physical aspects of the exercise are equally important and should be practiced in a relaxed manner. That is, no tension in the body or the mind. Complete relaxation.
This accumulation aspect of the exercise involves using the mind in meditation. In Chinese thought, the Yi or intention directs Qi or to put it another way, Qi follows Yi. When practicing the exercise the intention of the mind is brought to the Wuji point. This point is located in the center of the body directly behind the belly button and in front of the Ming Men point on the back. By focusing the intention on the Wuji point, the newly created Chi is directed to this area of the body and stored rather than lost to the outside world.
Within the physical aspect of the exercise, there is a number of points on the stance and posture which are important for success.
Forming
the Wuji Posture
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William Oliveri