25-Day Qigong Challenge Day 23. Welcome to Day 23 of the 25-Day Qigong Challenge. Today’s focus is on promoting healthy lungs through targeted qigong exercises. Did you know that your lungs are connected to emotions like sadness, grief, and loss? Strengthening them can help release these emotions, even those that have lingered for years.
In this session, you’ll be guided through qigong exercises and meditation techniques designed to confront and accept these feelings. By embracing these practices, you’ll embark on a journey of healing and liberation, freeing yourself from the burdens of the past and opening up to a brighter future.
What does Chinese medicine say about the lungs?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the lungs are one of the vital organs associated with the Metal element. Here’s a breakdown of how TCM views the lungs:
Functions of the Lungs:
- Respiration: The primary function of the lungs is to facilitate respiration, where they take in oxygen from the air and expel carbon dioxide from the body.
- Qi Regulation: The lungs are responsible for governing the Qi (vital energy) in the body. They play a crucial role in distributing Qi throughout the body to support various physiological functions.
- Immune Defense: In TCM, the lungs are closely associated with the Wei Qi, which is akin to the body’s defensive energy or immune system. Strong lung Qi is essential for protecting the body against external pathogens.
Relationships with Other Organs:
- Skin and Hair: TCM considers the lungs to be closely connected to the health of the skin and hair. Healthy lung Qi manifests externally as clear, radiant skin and lustrous hair.
- Large Intestine: The lungs are paired with the Large Intestine in the Metal element. This relationship signifies their interconnectedness and how imbalances in one organ can affect the other.
Emotional and Mental Aspects:
- Grief and Sadness: Emotionally, the lungs are associated with the experience of grief, sadness, and sorrow. Imbalances in lung Qi can manifest as feelings of melancholy or unresolved emotional issues related to loss.
- Letting Go: TCM teaches that cultivating healthy lung Qi can help individuals let go of emotional baggage and find peace. Practices such as deep breathing exercises, qigong, or acupuncture can support this process of emotional release and inner harmony.
Overall, TCM emphasizes the importance of maintaining the health and balance of the lungs for both physical vitality and emotional well-being. Practices that support lung health not only contribute to respiratory function but also promote overall health and harmony within the body-mind-spirit system.
VIDEO INDEX
0:00 | Coming into Your Space
2:10 | How does qigong help clear sorrow, grief, and loss?
2:30 | Spinal Cord Breathing to Massage the Lungs
4:20 | Opening the Qi
5:30 | Buddha Holding up the Earth
7:15 | Vocalized Qigong Healing Sound for the Lungs (Zzzz)
10:00 | Whispered Healing Sound for the Lungs (Ssss) What qigong healing sound releases grief, sorrow, and loss?
13:00 | The Big Roc How can you clear stagnant energy in your lungs?
15:30 | Flowing Side Bends How can you massage your lungs to clear toxins?
17:55 | Stroking Down the Arms How can you open the lung meridian to clear stagnant lung energy?
19:30 | Massaging Lung 1, Zhongfu How can you open your lungs and breathe easier?
22:45 | Closing Your Practice
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