Five Element Qigong

Wu Xing Qigong (Five Element Qigong) is was developed by Master Liu Deming (Ziran Qigong Lineage holder).

From the Taoists we learn of five element theory where the elements of Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth are linked to specific organs of the body. Each organ also has an energetic meridian that runs a specific course within the body.

This five element qigong set requires the practitioner to focus the Yi (intent) on a specific meridian (dependant on the form being performed) as well as link their physical movement and the breath in order to improve qi flow. Regular practice will balance and purify the organs, strengthen one’s immune system and enhance health and vitality.

Form

1 Standing meditation

2 Ascending and desceding method

3 Opening and closing method

4 Lung cleansing (Metal element)

5 Kidney strengthening (Water element)

6 Liver harmonizing (Wood element)

7 Heart nourishment (Fire element)

8 Spleen cultivation (Earth element)

9 Distribution method

10 Encircling method

Quote of the Week

"Second is mindfulness of feelings, it is at this stage that we work with the chi or fine material energy. The chi is most easily perceived through feelings and this path of practice helps one to bypass the common pitfall of relying on imagination and visualization of the internal energy as this can quickly become a fabricated fantasy rather than a direct knowing of reality in the present."

~Sifu Adam Mizner