Refer to the pictures Yi Jing, the Book of Changes in the practice of Qi Gong is inevitable. Essential text (jing) of Chinese culture, consists of sixty-four images that are formed by a stretch broken (yin) and an entire section (YANG). By combining these two traits, in groups of six, you get a universe of expressive images, which have a meaning within a given context. The first image the Y is depicted JING QIAN, the Creator. Designed with six international treaties, is the manifestation of Heaven, yang and all that is visible. If we want to refer to human behavior, is the personal journey toward self-affirmation, in the social area. Confucian claim that according to the canons, is won by the moral rectitude and integrity. This path can be united with a path "initiation" that grows vertically into six stages. These stages are divided into three stages: two moments or "traits" associated with the Earth, two and two Man of the order of Heaven.
In the practice of QI GONG LING MING PAO in the School of SAN YI QUAN, the first hexagram is the key to the running of the year "The Flight of the Dragon Six Heads" or "The Flight of the Six Dragons." The purpose of this series of postures and breathing techniques is, in its basic form, to draw attention to six energy points, called the "Six Dragons" [1].
Exercise Assuming the posture WU JI , Non-Hum or the free man (legs apart, knees slightly bent, torso erect, shoulders relaxed, arms along the trunk, neck slightly extended head upright), our attention port on the breath, slow down and trying to make it more quiet and deep. In this preparation, the hands are moving forward, at the lower abdomen and begin to "knead" imaginary mass. Imagine, therefore, to bring the dough up, during inhalation, and letting it fall, falling in expiration. The aim is to allocate the QI in the body starting with the "lower centers" or "Lower Dan Tian", linked to the Earth, as related to the Earth, are the first two lines of the hexagram.
First section (TERRA). "Nine beginning means: Dragon covered. Not to act. "
The gesture will stop briefly at the lower abdomen, the body's weight on his heels is our gaze turns to the ground. The focus moves to the feeling of a large sphere, which is extremely heavy, and the point deduction in the hands HUI YIN, at the base of the perineum. This is the first part, setting the stage, in which the dragon is hidden deep in the earth to build up his strength and express it in later. To say that the power of an individual, whether male or female, does not manifest itself in his outward appearance but derives its strength in the ability to recognize their deep roots. Breathing involves only the pelvic floor, breathing in contracts and "raises", exhaling relaxes the pelvic muscles and back in a natural position.
Second section (TERRA) . " Nine in the second place means: Dragon that appears in the field. It furthers one to see a great man. "
The hands go up and you bring the height of the abdomen, the body's weight is always on his heels. The fingers are directed towards each other, the pelvis is in posterior tilt. The focus is moving on the feeling of another sphere, heavy, and the point QI HAI TIAN DAN Bottom, about three fingers below the navel. The look is still facing the ground. In the second section the preparation is complete, the dragon appears. The power begins to grow and express themselves outside. The section is still in the stadium land, labor or exercise (GONG) played by the practitioner, aims to strengthen the roots and personal strength. Keep your posture a few moments. Abdominal breathing is the belly "fills" and "expands" breathing and "clear" in exhalation. Separate side arms and then descend to the perineum.
Third leg (MAN). " Nine in the third place means: The noble and creatively active throughout the day. Yet the evening is full of thoughts. Danger. No stain .
The hands go up along the axis of the body, passing from the abdomen stopping at the center of the chest, Middle Dan Tian point ZHONG TING. The fingers are pointing at each other. Straightens the posture, the pelvis is balanced, the weight is placed at the center of the feet, eyes horizon. The feeling is to "embrace" a sphere, the larger of the above, it will light and heavy leaning on the chest. The Dragon is now gone. The practitioner (or initiate, if we want to enter another field) is an intermediate level, is no longer supported by the Earth but it is still in contact with Heaven. The aim is to find the "right balance" between the earth (yin) and heaven (yang). The student has to learn to "walk", to rely only on its own merits and recognize its limitations. Only in this way will express the power of the Dragon. Breathing involves only the chest, perineum and abdomen are immobile. The blades are separated during inspiration and return when we exhale. Separate side arms to descend to the perineum. The body weight gradually returns toward the heels.
Fourth leg (MAN). "Nine in the fourth place means: Swinging momentum over the abyss. No stain.
The hands go up again along the axis of the body, the palms are placed in front of the base of the neck, TIAN TU point and pivot outwards. The basin is a slight anterior tilt and the body weight is on the toes. The feeling is to support a ball of silk between the neutral and the light. The look is up. We are at the point of transition from first to second trigram. This is the point at which the force must leave room for the spirit of the Dragon. As with all change, change takes time and patience and the ability the practitioner should seize the moment. The breathing is light, air enters and fills the throat and collarbone area. Exhale arms to separate the sides back down to the perineum. The body weight gradually returns toward the heels.
fifth leg (SKY). "Nine in the fifth place means: Flying dragon in the sky. It furthers one to see the great man. "
Going along the axis of the body, the hands at the same time lead to the front, the top center point YIN TANG. The palms, along the way, reached the point TIAN TU are moving upward and forward positioned front then to YIN TANG, DAN TIAN Superior. The body is increasing, and gaze into the sky (diagonal to the central axis of the body). The body weight on the balls of your feet, the pelvis anterior tilt. The feeling is to support a lightweight ball, such as made of clouds, the focus is on the point located between the eyebrows. The Dragon reappears. This is the point of change. All efforts so far have led to the result: the Man, through the Breath of Heaven, is in harmony with the universe. Its strength is separate from the darkness, coupled with clarity comes to the "clairvoyance" and "see light." Breathing is very thin, if a candle flame approached the mouth does not move. " Exhale arms to separate the sides back down to the perineum. The body weight gradually returns toward the heels.
sixth treatment (SKY). "Nine top means: Dragon haughty will regret."
Going along the axis of the body, the hands at the same time lead to the top of the head, point the BAI HUI. The palms, along the way, reached the point TIAN TU, are moving upward and forward, beyond YIN TANG, are placed over the head, in relation to BAI HUI. The body is extended, the look on the sky. The body sits on your toes, the pelvis anterior tilt. The feeling is to support a ball of light very light, the focus is on the top of the head. A warning. If he loses his roots (YIN), YANG at this stage, may not be able to rule their own spirit (Shen) and fall into delirium. To maintain peace, the right balance has to be able to dose its "power" and not go against the nature of the Way (Tao). The breath is almost non-existent. After the inspiration followed by a phase of "Inspire inhaling, as if inhaling through the point at BAI HUI, it will continue along the entire spine and through the tailbone, penetrate the earth to its center.
Exhale separate side arms to descend to the perineum. The body weight gradually returns toward the heels. Our focus during the descent along the central axis, passes from time to time from the point at BAI HUI YIN TANG, TU TIAN, ZHONG TING, and QI HUI YIN HAI. By freeing the movement, repeat the ascent and subsequent descent. This gesture is called "The Flight of the Dragon Six Heads" or "The Flight of the Six Dragons" and, symbolically, the wording of the Y JING always on the first hexagram: "You will see a row dragons without heads (no controls on the other). It is peace. "
The sequence ends with a series of movements called" Make fun of the Tiger "or the" Race of the Tiger "which brings back the tradition which states that when the dragon appears in the sky (flying dragon), we must be cautious, as the tiger and the following is not far away. At the end of exhalation in the final sequence of "Flight of the Dragon":
breathing, the basin is gradually opening the door in a movement of anterior tilt. Slowly extend the arms, palms are moving forward to full extension of spine. The weight of the body moves to the toes, exhale, the pelvis moves in the closing movement with a tilt, the arms are carried forward from the body, the fingers are turning towards the perineum (internal rotation of the arms). The weight of the body back on his heels, spine retracts. (The Race of the Tiger is a movement similar to the "Water Walking " in its static form, as described on this blog.)
When the movement reaches its maximum width, release the gesture of opening and closing " gradually returning to the starting posture WU JI.
[1] These "energy centers" are located at the front of the body, on a course which is held vertically, starting from the perineum to the top of the head. We can determine their correspondence with the six traditional acupuncture points: HUI YIN (CV 1 - in the center of the perineum), QI HAI (CV 6 - to 1.5 on or below the navel), ZHONG TING (CV 16 - at the fifth intercostal space in the center of the chest), TIAN TU (CV 22 - above the sternum, the center the suprasternal fossa), YIN TANG (meridian point out, the midline of the body, between the eyebrows), BAI Hui (GV 20 - on top of the head, on the point of intersection between the midline of the skull and the line connecting the tips of the ears.
Bibliography:
Jean-Luc Saby "Fa Dao Yin Qi Gong - Book 1" by Ed Italian TaoYinItalia;
CH Hempen " Atlas of Acupuncture "Ed U. Hoepli;
C. Javary and P. Faure "YI JING - Le Livre des Changements" Ed Albin Michel, R.
Wilhelm "I CHING - The Book of Changes" Adelphi Ed.
The images are taken by: Jean-Luc
Saby "Fa Dao Yin Qi Gong - Book 1" by Ed Italian TaoYinItalia.
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