Qigong
Qigong Grounding Techniques
Qigong Grounding Techniques. Grounding (often called “rooting”) is an essential skill for the practitioner or teacher of Qigong. On a physical level, grounding creates stability in movement, a greater sense of balance, and a strong sense of alignment. Emotionally, it manifests as a stable personality. It gives the practitioner more clarity and purpose.
When experiencing a feeling of being grounded, one feels safe and more relaxed. This class will focus on a series of techniques and procedures that have been used by Masters for centuries to ground us to Mother Earth, enabling better Qigong practice and Qi experience.
VIDEO INDEX
What is Grounding? | 0:00
Long Slow Deep Breathing | 7:20
Shifting the Weight with Sinking | 11:40
Shifting the Weight with Drilling Down | 12:55
Going Inside | 14:25
Rooting Into the Earth | 15:50
Discussion of Bagua | 19:50
The Roc | 20:50
Swallow Skipping on the Water | 21:30
Guy Wires | 21:45
Lower the Body in Horse Riding Stance | 26:00
Shaking | 32:15
Discussion | 37:25
Squatting | 40:40
The Importance of Pausing | 42:20
Reverse Abdominal Breathing | 47:45
Here’s a link to John’s book that he talks about during the class. Five Element Orchard: Qigong Practices for Harvesting Energy from Trees
