Qi Gong

Qi Gong covers a wide range of disciplines including breathing, exercises and meditation. It is based on daoist yin yang theory which may make it sound dated. It is not. It is as valid today, and probably more needed than any time in the past, bringing back balance and improvement to mental and physical health for the individual, and subsequently, society as a whole. Moonsong has considered analysed and fused elements of qigong and mindfulness so that there is a symbiotic approach to the various practices.

Qigong, as it's name suggests, is about cultivating chi. These are difficult concepts as they are basically wrapped up in a foreign language. The simplest understanding is to take the idea that you can utilise and increase your own body's energy and potential (nourishing your chi) by the practice of qigong.

Daoist yin yang theory relates to Qigong practice, Moonsong uses this as a paradigm for understanding. There is no pressure to take on any belief system, but the theory is interesting and useful as a metephor for understanding.

Some easy to follow you tube vids, and some nice music, to give a flavour of what Moonsong has to offer:

Five Element Qigong Movements

Lovely Tea Cup Routine

A Typical QiGong Meditation

Five Animals Qigong

Moonsong Standard Qigong Set

MEDITATION

The methods of meditating are many and varied. Moonsong meditation looks at breath awareness and attention. Meditation can be very useful in harmonising the mind and recharging energy levels, putting the mind in control providing the ability to better reduce the normal emotional upheaval of day to day living.

Harmonisation

When mind and breath work in harmony, the mind is calm. Breath control and awareness are used to move towards gentleness and clarity. With persistent attention to the breath the mind becomes aware of thoughts and sensation without reaction, and moves deeper into a place of serenity. There comes a point where the mind is still and, without effort, change happens. The aim is that this practice permeates into everyday life enabling a healthier and happier existence.

Attention to Energy

Following on from breath work is the process whereby focused intention progresses to focused attention. Intention is useful but is a draw on energy. The presevation, or better the cultivation, of energy can be achieved by a more advanced but achievable method of meditation using sinking the mind to the bodies energy centres.