The Eastern arts of meditation - qi gong, tai chi, yoga - will free your body's self-healing processes. Regular, daily training without the risk of injury will bring you physical and mental balance.
Eastern medicine puts a strong emphasis on the techniques of movement andmeditationthat lead to he alth, and even … cure some diseases. Regular practice of qi gong,tai chioryogais said to trigger self-healing mechanisms in the body. Precisely performed movements have a similar effect to all other forms of Eastern therapy - they remove blockages, open meridians and stimulate qi in energy points. As a result, the energy circulates harmoniously, bringing the balance between yin and yang. In all forms of exercise, the way you breathe is very important, because it is the breath that moves the life-giving qi energy along the proper meridians.
Meditation: qi gong
This is a kind of moving meditation. Almost all known techniques of Eastern fighting (e.g. kung-fu) are derived from qi gong. The expression "qi gong" means to consciously and systematically develop life energy through daily exercise. The movements are slow, gentle. They are performed effortlessly and without the risk of injury, so this form of exercise can be recommended to everyone.
There are many varieties of qi-gong. Their goals are different. The Taoist variant focuses on improving the quality of life and emphasizes the relationship between man and nature. Confucian qi-gong, on the other hand, focuses on improving your mind and character. In the method related to martial arts, one works to strengthen internal strength. Medical qi-gong techniques are designed to prevent disease, maintain he alth, and prolong life. Learning should be conducted by an experienced instructor. Later, you can do the exercises yourself at home.
Sit upright in a quiet place on a chair or pillow (on the floor). Close your eyes slowly. Calm down and focus on the dantian (a point just below the navel). Take a quiet deep breath all the way to the dantian. Hold the air for a moment, then let it out slowly. Breathe with your nose whenever possible. Do this slowly and carefully, keeping your focus on the Dantian. Focus your attention on the sensation of your belly as it enlarges and contracts. Ignore appearingthinks. Meditate for 10-20 minutes. Then slowly open your eyes and sit still for a while.
Meditation: tai chi
Also, tai chi has its roots in Chinese martial arts. However, while in the past, tai chi was practiced primarily to increase the ability to self-defense, today these exercises are mainly used to increase the efficiency and resistance of the body and to achieve mental balance. It is a system of easy movements that do not require muscle tension and can be performed by everyone, regardless of age and condition. Tai chi is great for shaping balance, which is especially important in the case of older people. It strengthens and tones the muscles, increasing their endurance. Above all, however, it has a great influence on the psyche, removing tension and reducing stress.
Meditation: yoga
She was born in India. The first written reference to yoga is in the Vedic books from the fifteenth century B.C.E. So it is a very old form. The goal of yoga, as in qi-gong and tai chi, is to maintain a perfect physical and mental balance. The movements, however, are a bit different than there. They rely on tightening and stretching. Each yoga position (asana) requires a few or a dozen or so minutes of standing still. In the mental sphere, these exercises calm down, and in the physical sphere - they stretch the tendons and make the body more flexible. Yoga helps reduce stress, supports the heart and has a positive effect on the work of the brain.
Meditation
Practiced in all varieties of Eastern medicine, meditation is one of the best ways to relieve stress. It is also a cure for anxiety, depression, insomnia and high blood pressure. It has been observed that during meditation, the level of serotonin in the brain rises and the frequency of waves in the front and back of the brain changes.
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