1. The timing of Qigong practice
Practice Qigong must take into account the need to correlate activities with a particular period of time. In ancient times, when there was no clock, time was measured in Shicheng. One Shicheng was two hours. Therefore, one day divided by 12 Shicheng: tszyshi (23:00 - 01:00), choushi (01:00 - 03:00), inshi (03:00 - 05.00) maoshi (05:00 - 07:00) , chenshi (07:00 -09:00) syshi (09:00 - 11:00), ears (11:00 - 13:00), veyshi (13:00 - 15:00), gentry (15:00 - 17:00), yushi (17:00 - 19:00), Xushui (19:00 - 21:00) and Haisch (21:00 - 23:00). Tszyshi periods, choushi, inshi, maoshi, chenshi and syshi match masculine yang. During these periods of time "rises" yang qi. The remaining six Shicheng, ie ears veyshi, gentry, yushi, Xushui and Haisch, fit with feminine yin. During these periods of time yang decreases and increases yin.
What is the most favorable time to practice qigong? At this point there are different points of view. Some believe that it is appropriate to do after tszyshi ears, others believe - between tszyshi and inshi, others - only in times tszyshi and maoshi. There is also a view that training should be carried out only during the period when the power stays yang, or, conversely, when the rise of the yin. You can also find recommendations practice Qigong during tszyshi, ears, and maoshi yushi. The latter view is shared by the author. The justification put forward by some of the provisions of the theory of yin, yang and the "Eight Diagrams" (ba gua) of the treatise "Chow" ("Chow" - the same as the "I Ching.") , as well as the theory of transformation of Qi relied on traditional Chinese medicine.
Twelve of the 64 hexagrams, which are reported in the "Chow" is a kind of formula states of yin and yang in each of the 12 months of the year. The first 6 hexagrams (fu ling, tie, yes, guay, Qian) correspond to the eleventh, twelfth, first, second, third and fourth month of the lunar calendar. At this time the emergence and strengthening yang, which will come into full effect in the fourth month. The remaining six hexagrams (Hou, Dun, Fou, Guan Bo, Kun) cover the period from the fifth to the tenth month, when there is a gradual increase in the yin and yang weakening. Yin reaches maximum strength in the tenth month.
During tszyshi (23:00 to 01:00) is the concentration of "original" yin and yang and the most favorable interaction. Yin and yang gradually accumulate in the "kidney fluid." Before it was called "pre heavenly Qi", the basis of life of the organism. The phrase "period tszyshi - the first period of activity yang", which is found in the doctrine of yin and yang, in relation to the emergence of Qigong means just such qi. Tszinyue Zhang wrote: "To fill the yang, we must seek it in the yin. Process of getting out of the yin yang (initiation and promotion) is infinite."
Therefore, Qigong classes during tszyshi allow to capture the moment appears in the body of the "true Qi". Also, the time tszyshi - the first of the six periods of activity yang. During this period, the yin is at maximum activity and yang is born, that is, born yang qi. "True Qi" it was at this time sent to the meridian of the gallbladder, causing the latter slightly warmed. This is the first sign of a yang. In the "Nei Jing" states: "All eleven of the internal organs are dependent on the gall bladder." Exercising during tszyshi greatly enhance Qigong practice.
Maoshi time (05:00 to 07:00) coincides with the rising of the sun and the fourth stage of the activity of Yang when Yang Qi already reigns in the body. During this period, the "true Qi" moves along the meridian of the large intestine, which is opposite the meridian lung (lung meridian runs along the inside of your arm, and the meridian of the colon - along the outside.) and therefore fall under its influence.Qigong practice at this time to strengthening yang qi. No wonder they say, "During maoshi chi boils."
Between the ears (from 11:00 to 13:00) the sun is at its zenith, and the "true Qi" moves along the meridian of the heart. Heart - the main "yang organ," so yang qi is the highest stage of activity. However, this period coincides with the first stage of the activity of the yin. Therefore, studies in this period contribute to the strengthening of the emerging 'primordial yin qi "and the process of extinction of activity yang qi.
Yushi period (17:00 to 19:00) is the setting of the sun, and the fourth stage of the activity of yin when yin qi "heavier." Since yin and yang are in perfect interdependence, Qigong classes at this time help to strengthen the "true yin qi" and keeping the hidden phases of existence yang.
Twelve months divided into four seasons, is in accordance with the laws of celestial mechanics and the cycles of yin and yang. Spring and summer meet Yang, autumn and winter - Yin. The 12 months can also be arranged in the order of Shicheng (zi, chou, yin, mao, etc.), and in accordance with the characteristic features of each period of the day the weather conditions and can also be divided into "spring" (early morning) , "Summer" (noon), "Autumn" (sunset) and "winter" (midnight). Such a change in "the times of the year" during the day, too, due to the cycles of yin and yang, the alternate strengthening and weakening of their activity. Four "seasons" are subdivided into 12 Shicheng, conditional corresponding to 12 months. The intensity of the yin and yang in each Shicheng adequate to their activity in the respective month.
In "Qian tuna" states that in the period ears yin is like the "master" and the yang - "guest." Yin-chi gradually increases until the period Haisch, when yin has a maximum force, and yang is most weak. During tszyshi yin and yang are reversed: Yang serves as the "host" and yin - a "guest." A gradual increase in the activity yang qi syshi up to the time when the most active yang and yin is passive. Thus, as the day would be divided into two halves: a tszyshi to syshi - six hours activity yang, with ears to Haisch - six hours activity Yin. Ian begins in tszyshi period, peaking during syshi. Yin is born between the ears and has the highest power in the period Haisch. Each Shicheng except syshi and Haisch, characterized by the presence of a decreasing or increasing the number of yin and yang. Therefore inshi periods, and maoshi chenshi relate to the spring; syshi, ears, veyshi - with summer, gentry, yushi, Xushui - with fall and Haisch, and tszyshi choushi - with winter. Tszyshi periods, ears, and maoshi yushi occur in the middle of each conditional "season", so in traditional Chinese medicine, they are called "the four central" (sy zheng), and each of them represents an appropriate time of year. In addition, tszyshi or "winter" refers to the kidneys and water, ears, or "summer" - with heart and fire maoshi or "Spring" - a liver and a tree, yushi or "autumn", - with light and metal. The spleen is related to the land, but does not have the appropriate time of day, because the land is "active" at any time. Applied to all qigong, this means that the exercises during tszyshi, ears, and maoshi yushi accompanied obtaining outside the useful, which is inherent in every season, and the strengthening of the "true Qi" the five internal organs.
Summarizing all the above, we note that Qigong practice during tszyshi, ears, and maoshi yushi allow to maintain a dynamic balance between the yin and yang in the body, because it provides a complete correspondence between the exercises and the hidden patterns of natural origin, building, conversion and calm qi. In accordance with this principle, you can select other time periods for Qigong practice, in accordance with the cycles of activity of yin and yang. For example, the period between the ears and Haisch characterized by decreased activity and increased yin yang, and for the period up to tszyshi syshi typical return process. Therefore, those who suffer yang deficiency, must choose between the classes and tszyshi syshi. Those who indicated low activity yin must deal between the ears and Haisch.
Choosing the time to practice, you should first consider the principle of balance of yin and yang, avoiding possible dominance of one of the principles. This should always be remembered, even if the choice was a good time as tszyshi.
Furthermore, it should be borne in mind particularly the behavior of yin and yang in the periods syshi and Haisch. During syshi yang most active, while yin is virtually nonexistent. Therefore, Qigong classes at this time may lead to "overstimulation" Yang, calling the "overheating", which adversely affects the "healthy qi." Haisch segment is characterized by maximum activity of yin and yang handicap. Therefore, studies in this period, followed by excitation Yang, lead to the fact that yin and yang are beginning to "interfere" with each other. Thus, again harmed "healthy qi." That's why neither in antiquity nor currently no tsigunistov not recommended for at this time. The most optimal time periods are tszyshi, ears, and maoshi yushi.
2. Choice of direction for practicing Qigong
Since ancient times, it is believed that most favorable to the occupation is the direction of "North - South", "face to the south, back to the North" or "face to the north, back to the South." Because the North refers to "water zhenguy" and the south - with the "fire bindin," then to "face south, back to the North" helps to establish harmony between "water" and "fire."
If you approach the problem from the standpoint of modern science, and in this case there is evidence of such a point of view. One is under the constant influence of the magnetic field of the Earth. Body position, to orient in the direction of "North - South", coincides with the direction of the lines of force of the field. As a result of increasing the biological field of human magnetism, which has a positive effect on the functioning of the body and the results of studies. Using the theoretical position of the mutual influence of man and nature in the choice of direction for Qigong practice is becoming more and more supporters. Validity of this approach is becoming more science-based evidence.
In qigong, there are design procedure for the selection of a set of exercises, timing and direction of training, depending on the physiological characteristics of the individual and the nature of the disease.These calculations are complex and are subject to a separate statement.
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