Shibashi Plus 2021.10.13
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Advanced Shibashi class
In this lesson
- Winter Qigong, using Fire to warm up body/mind/spirit.
- Listening to Small Intestine meridian in the face.
- Circle the Hands as an invigorating Fire Qigong.
- Settling accumulated Qi in the Dantien.
How do the Shibashi affect health?
They act in three different, yet complimentary ways. In no particular order:- Physiologically, they act like slow aerobics, stretching and strengthening. With the slow, regular, movement, they produce a very effective and efficient pumping mechanism for the lymphatic system, clearing toxins from the body on a daily basis. When practiced slowly, with regular/relaxed breathing, they become a hybrid of isotonic (with movement) and isometric (without movement) exercise. By this, I mean that instead of lifting weights with a fast, pumping, action, the slow movement is like holding an isometric pose, then moving slightly and holding it again. Even though there are no weights involved, the muscles are being exercised and toned. The stances also help develop better balance and posture. With better posture there is less strain on the spine and, therefore, the rest of the body.
- Psychologically, the feedback loop that we use while practicing using slow/relaxed breathing starts to calm us down, starting to relax the body, then the mind. This then leads to a further relaxation of the body…..then mind, etc. This leads to a slowing of the respiration and heart-rate. As this natural feedback system continues, the brainwaves of the practitioner change from Beta (our normal day to day pattern) to Alpha (relaxed, semi trance-like but fully aware).
- With regard to Qi, each posture, or exercise, has a Primary Element/quality that it acts on, promoting the flow of Qi and clearing blockages, leading to better health and wellbeing. Although rapid changes can occur, the norm is that these health-giving changes in the Qi occur over time. With this in mind it can be seen that, in general, qigong is more often used to treat chronic, rather than acute, ailments. Better still, qigong is used in a pro-active manner to maintain our health and wellbeing.
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Shibashi Plus 2021.10.13
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