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Qigong BreathingS: My mind wanders a lot during meditation. Should I use a mantra to still the thoughts?
DC: Not necessarily. First try using Lower Dan Tian breathing (Qigong Breathing) when meditating. When you inhale, allow the stomach to pop out. When you exhale, allow your stomach to be pulled in (contract).
There are different methods to help the practitioner to move into a Qigong State. One can count the breaths. Using a mantra is another. If you can concentrate and reach peace, you really do not have to count or do anything to occupy your mind to reach a Qigong State.
Let nature take its own course. Make this type of breathing a part of your daily life. It will facilitate your own Qi (energy) to flow all day long.
Only use a mantra or count your breath when you mind is unstable. If you get frustrated, however, and you cannot calm the mind, you should not practice Qigong at that moment. Consider it as a red light. Take a walk or do something else until your energies calm down.
Connecting with Spirit EnergyS: During my practice today I became an observer of the universe around me. I can now see the aura surrounding most everything now. Sometimes if the object is moving, I can only see the aura for a moment before the remaining traces of energy dissipate into the universe.
DC: Congratulations. You are moving into a higher level of Qigong. After looking inside at yourself, you are now able to look outside. You are connecting with spiritual energy and starting to be aware of "who you really are" and how you relate to the environment and the Ultimate. Your attitude has changed to be more and more positive. You are starting to see the "big picture" now. It is good and important that your mind and energy are no longer attached to your health issue. It is a great step in your personal development and energy transformation.
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bedtime Qigong PracticeS: Is it possible to gain the benefits of Qigong when sleeping?
DC: Yes, most certainly. After you get into bed, kick-start the Qi by flexing your arms, fingers, legs and toes. Mentally kick on the Qi. Pilot the Qi (energy) to all parts of the body. Start at the Upper Dan Tian and guide Qi all the way to the fingers and toes.
When you have finished guiding the Qi, tell yourself that while you are sleeping your Qi will continue to flow through the entire body (meridians, blood vessels, muscles, tissue and nerves) until you wake up in the morning. Your last thought should be an affirmation that when you wake in the morning you will feel energized, refreshed, healthy and strong.
DC: Arm La Qi increases the level of your Qi. It is a Level II exercise. Use it as a transition exercise after you have practiced PQQD or Meridian Qigong. Practiced regularly, your energy will increase to a level that you can send Qi out and generate enough Qi to engage in other advanced training.
 | Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. |
| Raise your hands out from your sides to a 45-degree angle. |
| Palms should face down with fingers facing forward. |
| Breathe normally - do not attempt to visualize anything. |
| Shrug the shoulders up and squeeze the shoulder blades inward as you are pulling up. |
| Pull and push the Qi through the arms instead of the palms. |
| Release the Qi out of the palms. |
| Start with 50 and gradually build up to 1,000 or more. |
Do not over-do the number of squeezes initially. Take your time to allow your mind and body to go through an incremental transformation.
S: Is there a best time to practice PQQD?
DC: It is more important to practice regularly than to practice at a specific time. Yet, between the hours of 11:00 PM and 1:00 AM is when Yin is being transformed into Yang. Your Yang energy is being revitalized at this time. During the transformation period you might experience a lot of energy flowing. If the energy running through your channels (meridians) reaches a blockage, the Qi will build up and generate a lot heat.
If this happens, allow the Qi to work on the blockage naturally. If it becomes uncomfortable and you experience some pain or soreness, or the blockage doesn't open up, use your fingers and lightly circle around the blocked area sending in Qi. Next, send a gentle, healing thought into the blocked area. Visualize the blockage being opened up. Release the blockage by piloting the Qi down and out through the balls of the feet. Observe and appreciate the healing process.
DC: Before you can be totally free, you must cleanse yourself of anger and resentment. There are six steps to this practice.
| Step 1 - Don't try to repress the anger. Accept the anger as reality. |
| Step 2 - Acknowledge the anger. Attempt to understand why it exists. Ex: Is it part of my family heritage? Is it loss of control? |
| Step 3 - Forgive yourself, your spouse, your parents, your co-workers, whoever. |
| Step 4 - Transform the anger's energy into something positive. |
| Step 5 - Acknowledge your talents and capabilities that will allow you to overcome these limitations. |
| Step 6 - Transform the negative energy to positive Qi. See your holistic (spiritual) self. |
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