Qigong News: Master Yang Jwing Ming's New "Master Yang Live Series"

 

Master Yang has released a new series of  "Master Yang Live" Hi Def recordings of his private gatherings. These are real good because they are small sips of various parts of his traditions. The Spine and back series (pictured above) is a core set of exercises found within his traditions. Developed from the Shaolin White Crane Martial Arts he learned and still teaches is a Qigong everyone should know.

Its price at $129.00 for the over two hour video packed with everything you need to know from anatomy, science, health benefits and several ways of practicing it. General note back in the day a private lesson cost $250.00 per hour with him, which im sure it has increased since then.  A nifty handout is also available for download along with a streaming link for mobile devices. 

Starting in the mid 1996 I became a student of his and focused solely on the Crane style and his Taiji Qigong. These are two styles I still practice and teach and have found them a must keep! In the beginning the spinal wave will take time to soften the body and get the flow going and kick start your movement induced micro cosmic orbit going. I give these new DVD's AAA+++ 

Companion material for this Root of Chinese Qigong book, Shaolin White Crane DVD and book.Which can be found on https://ymaa.com .

 

End note: I will be teaching in public again after a long deserved hiatus; hopefully the covid plague will not derail my efforts. First class will be in mid July 2023 at a park in Sterling Heights details to follow;have to verify still a great practice location. First class will be easy going, intro to Standing Meditation and  first 6 moves of Chi flow sequence for self healing.

   This will be my only webpage and my contact information is on the Qigong Institute Website under teachers in Michigan~

 https://www.qigonginstitute.org/directory

 

 

 

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East Asian Healing Systems

To put this in the open and to avoid more emails:

I receive many emails on who,what, or why of Chinese Medical Philosophy views of health versus Western Medicine if are similar or not. It's very easy to explain from my personal experience that East Asian Culture and Western Culture Western ways of thinking can be so dissimilar. On the most basic level Western Medical Doctors beliefs and attempts to be linear and logical, data driven and therapeutics driven to eliminate symptoms only. Whereas the Chinese Medical Philosophy beliefs are holistic, with an over-riding and practical concern for gaining well being, treating the root cause of dis-harmonies. The use of  Energy Body Cultivation (qigong), Meditation Systems, Herbs and Minerals, Massage and Acupuncture type therapies helps to make one more whole. Embedded within all this are unique spiritual beliefs and the practice systems of Taoism, Buddhism and Confucian Beliefs.

I started on this path as a young teenager after allergy shots and skin test left myself more empty and sick and probably would have been  better off if  I had not taken them. The practice systems of East Asia brought myself to learn how to control my health and what to do if problems erupted. I was although in a special situation where I had encountered real Masters of the Way through personal instruction. I have been very fortunate and many don't have this I understand. Most of the information Internet is very basic and in many ways quite empty. Below is a good book that has been around a long time that still accurate that I would recommend: 

 

A good book for the curious ones would be "The Web That has No Weaver " read here:

 

     

Web Has No Weaver

GWA

A Time for A Fresh Start: Heaxagram 24 "Fu" ~ The Great Return

 

 Ancient Drawing of Fu Hsi founder of the I Ching

 

 

Hexagram 24 "Returning"

 

 According to traditional teachings of the I Ching (pronounced Yee Jing) Hexagram 24 relates to the Winter Solstice as a cosmological event. A turning point, a fresh start to recharge the self; which if one is diligent to practice brings success. The Taoist of China teach it as turning of bleakness back to the luminous the light. The winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, the day when darkness begins to decrease and the hours of daylight start to increase. This is the Tao of a turnaround—a time for letting go of the old and making way for the new; a time of new beginnings. And it all starts with YOU! 

Time to lose the social media, cable news and all the main stream B.S. and learn to shut the phone off and become less cyborg and more normal again. Work on the self and begin to heal from a year of chaos and confusion. All we have is today;... yesterday does not matter;... and the future is just chaos speculation of the mind.

 

We All Need A Focus Point

The above graph is a small snippet of how emotions harm the body from a Traditional Chinese Medical Philosophy view point. The over excitation of emotions damage the main body regulating organs. The government is lacking in providing information on how supplements, herbs and body cultivation is crucial in keep strong in face of any illness. People that follow Qigong or East Asian Healing Way of Life know what I am talking about. Chemical Medications, Vaccines and even weekly allergy shots will not balance you for the most part. I know from experience this how I ended up in these practice in my early teen years. So I am not a fan for sure, all I am saying is try the natural way first and see if it works for you. Western Medicine is backed by share holders and big business and I don't trust them.

 

So if you are into this type of teaching think about the solstice and possibly use it as a date to begin a fresh start. Be careful what you let into your mind and how you live youre life. Remember everyone out there in digital land is trying to influence youre attention and sell something. Shut it all done and become normal and balanced again. The simplest of practice could be the best practice. Focus on healing the inner weather of youre body/mind.

 

GWA   

 

 

 

Politicians Dont Care About You

 

Quick post, so many people arguing for a political cause that's not worth the headache it causes. For sure vote your conscious, but keep it private noone wants to hear over and over again how youre so right on what you believe. Be it Republican or Democrat there will be always a group of people complaining about something. Its not a perfect system by any means, but politicians are professional sales people, to protect their own.

Interesting fact most of the people in elected office are multi millionaires on both sides of the aisle. So do you think multi millionaires at night have worry's about their livelihood? Do really think they care about you? Dont be a sheep!.. see the chart below:

Source Wikipedia: roll call

Affinity & The Way of the True Teacher ~ Sheng Ren Wu Wei Shifu (圣人 無為 師傅)

 

The Sheng Ren Wu Wei Shifu ( 圣人 無為 師傅) refers to the following: 

 

Sheng Ren ( 圣人): The one that follows the saintly way; is one who embodies the path & lives, breaths its wisdom.

Wu Wei ( 無為): Non impulsive actions, commonly referred as "empty action". The life code of the wise ones in which they follow ~ leading without pushing, doing without striving, living daily with what seems no agenda/goals or end in mind.

Shifu ( 師傅): A skillful Master of the tradition of their art they had embarked on many years in the making. A true Shifu is a longtime student before they are chosen for path of the skillful teacher.       

The teachers of the way generally don't advertise themselves, they will seem as a simple non de-script people. The Sheng Ren of "Tao & Buddhist Ways" look indifferently at fame, wealth, and personal glory. In many ways its against their code to recompense for teaching of Healing Meditation and Arts. They will generally accept donation system of "Dana"(pronounced "Donna) the way of generosity and allow the receiver to decide what it is worth to them and their personal situation. Recompense although is never demanded. This is how it always has been, but sometimes not followed by people of hubris and greed. 

For the teacher and the student of the way, there are almost Eight Billion humans (Fall 2020), of planet Earth! How many are we destined to meet? The true teachers you mentor under and students you teach is for sure a predestined affinity arranged by the Tao. If the teacher & students learn the transmitted traditions well, and utilize it for the better of humanity, people will become happier and more peaceful people, in this way the world can become a better balanced existence at some level.

 

GWA

 

Reader Request~Tao Teh Ching Chapter : Wu Wei

 

In the Traditional Tao Teh Ching Chapter 2 "Wu Wei (無為) " is first encountered. The Tao Teh Ching is a embedded loaded manual with many levels of meaning. Wu Wei is obviously a important topic to Lao Tsu to appear so early on his teaching in this writing. 

Wu Wei (pronounced "Woo Way" roughly) simply refers to on the basic level, not to act with impulsiveness, for one to follow a life path of acting without striving, leading and demonstrating without pushiness or ego, almost living ones life without no end or mind; or goal. Which leads back to controlling ones impulsiveness.

How does one achieve this? The practice of non conceptual meditation and practicing the art of Wuji Qigong for sure can help. Sifu Fong Ha use to explain Wuji cultivation as the "The fine art of doing nothing; & achieving everything"...which leads you to Wu Wei in action.

 

GWA     

2020 ~Understanding Basic Elements of Qigong (氣功) By Gary W. Abersold

 Sifu Kuo Lien Ying the "Real Deal"

Understanding the Basics 

Chi /Qi (氣) pronounced "chee" is refers to all types of energy. Traditionally taught as the intrinsic substance or the "life force energy" behind all things in our current universe.

Gong (功)  pronounced like you read it in English refers to the skill & power to achieve a desired effect, attainment or accomplishment that is achieved with diligent daily practice. Chi Kung, Qigong (氣功)  can be translated as  the cultivation & study of "life force energy".

 The term Qigong is a "umbrella term" that refers to many schools, traditions & spiritual societies historically found throughout East Asia. Indigenous Spiritual Societies like Taoist, Buddhist, & Village Tradition's do not refer to religion. It is viewed in East Asia as practice systems who follow the way of these Indigenous  traditions as a part of their culture and way of life, though not necessarily as a strict religion as many westerners would view it.

Qigong utilizes breath work, posture, movement, and sound resonation to cleanse, refine, accumulate and circulate life force energy in our body. This leads to improved health, stronger immune systems, stress management transformation of consciousness, and greater power for busy lifestyles. One of the best alternative body/mind therapies you will ever encounter with short learning curves.

Through harmonization of  body, mind, breathing, and sound resonation techniques; our resistance to major disorders, disease, adaptability to the external environment, and immunity to pathogenic influences is strengthened. With a strong immune system, diseases are hopefully prevented, creating a state of super health, vitality, and youthfulness for the practitioner. There is tons of evidence based medical research in the study of what the effects are.

Learning in Covid19 Era

How does one begin if there are no option of learning face to face due to the virus? This is complicated now; the best option that I can think of is home studying an approach where it can be universal, systematic and credible. Having a good map and guide is important to say the least. So from my experience and careful thought I would recommend Master Yang Jwing Ming Qigong series. They are very good and build on each other systematically, and good quality.

All these DVD's are almost like the highlights from his classes & workshops like I use to attend for many years. It was all taught through a sequential Qigong 1-8 class series, I did four rounds of Qigong 1-8 which also incorporated the Touch, no Touch Healing Massage,specialized in White Crane System & Taiji Qigong. This spanned over many years, it was well worth it although because it was in a time when there was literally nothing being taught in public. Many don't know that Master Yang is an incredible bodywork specialist and knows Chinese herb applications that many experienced people have never seen. His teaching style is very entertaining, logical, scientific; universal no matter what stye you do. Visit his website at:

https://ymaa.com/publishing/dvd/by-topic/qigong-1?sort_by=field_date_released_unix&sort_order=DESC&items_per_page=20&page=1     

Go to the bottom of the page and begin with the "Understanding Qigong"; Series 1 & 2; after that there are follow up series to this. These QIgong videos are very informative and you will learn alot of unknown concepts, do your self a favor and get "The Root of Chinese Qigong" book which coincides with this series. If you want to add a easy routine try the Eight Brocades DVD and get the book that is written for that Video.

Is the Master Yang series the final say? Not at all but its a great stepping stone down the path when real classes are non existent. I evolved eventually from the days at his Jamaica Plains School where he taught locally, and so have literally countless experts around the world.

Sage Wisdom for Adepts of  Chi Flow

A wise piece of advice I received from my first teacher Master Katsumi in Florida was roughly as follows way back at 13 I never forgot was roughly ~ Dissolve western sass; be a person of compassion and receptivity. You will forever be learning & relearning each and everyday, be patient as the clock of life clicks on. There is no graduation, nothing to Master; each day we try to improve and be less wrong. Be open minded, be a sponge eventually seek out legitimate masters of the "way" and teach anyone that you have affinity with, the healing traditions you learn. Never become greedy  or you will become unlucky and jinxed in all you do. Be close to all that you do and you will be ok. :)

GWA