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Wuji Medicine is an exploration into the ancient art of Taijiquan, Qigong and traditional Chinese medicine.

Wuji Medicine fuses ancient internal healing practices with the latest biomechanical movement science to provide an exceptional holistic training s

13/04/2023

Mind adjustment, also known as ‘Refining the Spirit’ Lian Shen (鍊氣), is the process of directing thoughts or mind towards the Qigong state.

Often in the modern world, most of our everyday thoughts and mental activities are constantly being scattered outwards and wasted.

The primary aim of mind adjustment Qigong, or mental Qigong cultivation, is to center the thoughts, clear unnecessary activity and direct the mind inwards.

According to TCM theory, Qi follows the mind and is considered the leading element of the three adjustments.

In Qigong practice there are methods in training/adjusting the mind, these include concentration, visualization, emptying, mantra/prayer and entering into tranquility.

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23/03/2023

What is the absolute minimum amount of intervention and effort needed to create the necessary change to restore balance and harmony.

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12/03/2023

Meditation is a staple of Taoist practices. Similar to Buddhist practices centered around reflection, Taoist meditation places a strong focus on breathing, stillness, self-reflection, and grounding oneself with the universe.

There are many forms that Taoist meditation takes on, all with the intention of following Tao and abiding by Taoist philosophies.

Taoist meditation can be difficult to grasp because of the “effortless action” philosophy.

Popular Taoist meditations are focused on simply existing and submitting yourself to the larger flow of the universe.

02/12/2022

The skin is a complex organ that has devised numerous strategies, such as physical, chemical, and microbiological barriers, to protect the host from external insults.

In addition, the skin contains an intricate network of immune cells resident to the tissue, crucial for host defense as well as tissue homeostasis. In the event of an insult, the skin-resident immune cells are crucial not only for prevention of infection but also for tissue reconstruction.

Deregulation of immune responses often leads to impaired healing and poor tissue restoration and function.

Traditional Chinese medicine recognises the strong connection between the lung (respiratory system) and the immune system.

Lung spreads Wei Qi (defensive Qi) and Body Fluids all over body to areas between skin and muscles. This ensures that Wei Qi is equally distributed under skin to warm skin and muscles and protect body from exogenous pathogens.

The lungs are often the first organs to be affected by an external invasion (of wind-cold or wind-heat) and are often called the “delicate” organ. Through the lung, we see diseases of the respiratory system, disorders fluid metabolism, some circulatory diseases, as well as many skin conditions.

Lung are also responsible in spreading the Body Fluids (Jin Ye) to skin in form of "mist" to moisten skin and regulate opening and closing of pores and sweating. In health, normal pore function and normal amount of sweating.

The health of the skin is a direct reflection of the strength of the Lung Qi. When the Lung Network is vigorous and strong, the skin is smooth, supple, and vibrant.

References
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6515324/

25/11/2022

"Place yourself in the middle of the stream of power and wisdom which animates all whom it floats, and you are without effort impelled to truth, to right and a perfect contentment."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Qigong Teacher Training Level 1
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22/11/2022

Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese system of exercises that involve a combination of healing techniques and meditation that is controlled by breathing and movement exercises.

It is a meditative, self-healing practice that is used to improve one’s mental and physical self while practicing through the various forms of martial arts.

Qigong is a specific practice for attaining longevity and making the body and mind overall stronger, more robust, and efficient.

It supports both internal awareness and stronger bodily function which helps practitioners to find their individual strengths and weaknesses, develop life goals, and learn to train their bodies and minds together.

The practice of qigong strengthens botha practitioner’s external and internal body, vital energy, and spirit.

It awakens the bodies natural potential for healing, by increasing immunity and inner-communication.

It allows the practitioner to understand and feel the circulation of qi within the meridians so that they can work towards having a clean and calm body, mind, and spirit.

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16/11/2022

“if there is free flow, there is no pain. If there is pain, there is no free flow”.

Qigong is an ancient healing system that forms one of the major branches of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) along with acupuncture, moxibustion, massage, diet and herbal therapy. A practice that involves sequences of breathing, postural and movement exercises that are performed in a meditative state and serve as a purpose for improving health conditions and enhance spiritual cultivation.

Qigong shares the same philosophical principles as traditional Chinese medicine with its root being both Taoist and Buddhist cosmology. The ancient theories of Taiji (yin yang), five element, three treasures and Zang Fu are all associated with Qigong practices and give the practitioner/student a concept to which they can direct their intention towards.

Qigong exercises are usually performed in a slow, coordinated and relaxed manner to stimulate an even, free-flow of Qi (vital energy) and blood throughout the body.

According to traditional Taoist texts, Qi is believed to be cultivated and stored in three main Dan Tian centres and travels throughout the body in twelve main meridians with numerous smaller branches and tributaries.

Just like TCM, Qigong focuses on correcting any disharmonies and diseases which can be identified in terms of deficiency, excess, hot, cold, interior, exterior, yin and yang. Through harmonizing energies (eg yin balancing yang) a practitioner can create a balanced flow of Qi and blood in the body, increasing their resistance to external pathogens. A person is believed to become ill or die when their Qi becomes diminished, blocked or overwhelmingly unbalanced.

It works through the practitioner guiding his/her intention internally and stimulating the main meridians through dynamic movements to balance both internal and external energy.

When practiced mindfully and with skill, the Qigong practitioner can influence and improve both their supply and circulation of Qi, restoring harmony and order to their body and mind.

12/11/2021

Treat all patients alike, whether powerful or humble, rich or poor, old or young, beautiful or ugly, resentful relatives or kind friends, nationals or foreigners, fools or wise men.

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10/11/2021

"Tea is a miraculous medicine for the maintenance of good health.

Tea has an extraordinary power to prolong life.

Anywhere a person cultivates tea, long life will follow."

Eisai 1211

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09/11/2021

Pathohenic Damp makes up one of the six pathogenic evils said to disrupt the snooth flow of Qi and Blood withib the body.

Pathogenic damp has a Yin nature and is said to slow the energy flow aswell as have a sinking and heavy quality.

Dampness is made up of undigested and un metabolised fluids which build up due to multiple factots involving Spleen Xu, Yang Xu and too much coldness invading the Stomach.

The heavy nature of dampness often overacts on the Lungs ability to disperese and a descend fluids and can lead tk a variety of inflammatory patterns such as asthma, over production of mucous, allergies and shortness of breath.

An accumulation of dampness in the middle Jiao can cause a build up of excess adipose tissue across the abdominal and viscera, which is often difficult to move and dispel.

In the meridians, dampness has a tendency to show up as swelling, particularly in the joints causing heaviness and a restricted ROM.

Left untreated, dampness naturally transforms into pleghm, which is much more physical and dense in its form. This can be palpated as tumours, lymphomas, myomas, lipomas and cysts.

Dampness tends to often be accompanied with either pathogenic heat or pathogenic cold making accruate diagnosis essential.

The general rule of thumb for treating dampness involves either draining or drying through a combination of herbal medicine, diet theraphy, movement and acupuncture.

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08/11/2021

The Five Shu-points

"The point at which the Qi rises is known as the Jing-Well.

The point at which the Qi glides is known as the Ying-Spring.

The point at which the Qi pours through is known as the Shu-Stream.

The point at which the Qi flows is known as the Jing-River.

The point at which the Qi enters inwards is known as the He-Sea".

The five shu points describe ths direction of Qi flowinh in the 12 primary merdians.

They were first discussed in the Spiritual Pivot between Qi Bow and Huang Di.

The classic described the flow of Qi as starting at the extremities and slowly working their way deeper and more stronger, like water building speed as it takes path down a mountain towards the sea.

Knowing the direction and flow of Qi allows the practitioner to treat conditions based on the degree and intensity of disease and treating patterns through the use of points across the meridians.

This allows the practitioner the ability to drain and/or tonify channels through the use of stimulating certain points on the channel.

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07/11/2021

This weeks Taiji-Qigong timetable

~ Monday 5pm Burleigh Esplande

~ Tuesday 6am Varsity Lakes

~ Wednesday 6am Burleigh Esplanade

~ Saturday 6am Tallebudgera Creek

~ Sunday 7am Burleigh Esplande

Beginners are welcome to all classes. Please DM for more details.

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05/11/2021

The heart is the monarch of the 5 zang and the 6 fu and the residence of the mind"

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Chapter 71

The Spiritual Axis

04/11/2021

The use of dogs for therapeutic reasons has been demonstrated by many people over the last few centuries, including Florence Nightingale, Sigmund Freud and Elaine Smith for a a wide range of physical and mental health disabilities.

- Psychological

Animal Assisted Therapy has been reported to help many psychological health issues such as anxiety, depression, social skills, and simply improving the moods of the patient.

Additional psychological benefits of therapy dog programs in educational settings are that they can provide comfort, companionship, a diversion to unpleasant thoughts or situations, can lessen resistance and expedite the development of a relationship in the therapy process, and can help people feel more comfortable in a new situation

- Cognitive Health

Dog therapy has proven to encourage children to read aloud by giving the nonjudgmental listening.

It has been proven that the academic performance and children's enthusiasm for reading has increased by having a therapeutic dog with them, especially in children with special Education.

An article published by the American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease & Other Dementias reported that during visits with dogs, residents with dementia were able to be involved in special activities and were more vocal than usual.

Researchers have identified further cognitive benefits of therapy dogs, which include an increase in mental stimulation and assistance in the recall of memories and the sequence of events.

- Physical

Interaction with therapy dogs improves cardiovascular health, and as a result patients may need less medication.

Further, petting animals promotes the release of hormones that can elevate moods, specifically serotonin, prolactin and oxytocin. Patients receiving occupational therapy have improved their fine motor skills by grooming therapy dogs.

Studies Have found decreased cortisol levels in children with insecure attachment styles, children with autistic spectrum disorder, in hospital patients with heart failure, and in health care professionals, after physical contact with a dog.

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02/11/2021

Cold makes up one of the main pathogic (Evil) Qi's which are said to disrupt the smooth flow of Qi and blood circulating in the channels.

Cold is naturally more Yin and has a heavier nature that its counter - Heat which is more Yang and said to rise.

Cold is associated with winter, stillness and hardness. Its nature is to consolidate, hold and constrict.

It tends to sink, having more impact and disruption on the lower Jiao and Kidneys.

When in excess, pathogenic Cold can halt Qi and lock the blood in a fixed area within the body.

Pathogenic Cold often manifests in stiffiness, fixed pain (such as osteoarthritis), weak Jing and Kidney function, tiredness, heaviness, diminished menstruation flow, and poor digestion.

It can cause the hands and feet to become cold to touch and have a blue tint due to the lack of oxygenated blood circulation.

Poor diets containing alot of raw salads and cold smoothies can cause the digestive system to become weakend resulting in fixed abdominal distension and/or loose stools.

Exposure to cold enviroments such as long durations in cold water causes the Kidneys to become contracted and start to diminish the Ming Men.

Warming spices such as cinnamon, turmeric, ginger and fennel are highly beneficial in expelling pathogenic cold from the Zang Fu and Jing Lou and restoring equilibrium to the body.

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01/11/2021

In practicing Tai Chi the whole body is relaxed to enable a free flow of Qi. Movements will then be light, nimble, circular and spontaneous.

It is said that flow of Qi in the meridians is hampered by muscular force. One should therefore use the mind and not force as Qi will follow Yi (mind or consciousness).

According to the theory of Tai Chi, the root is in the feet, the force is issued through the legs, controlled by the waist and expressed in the hands.

The feet, the legs and the waist are in harmony. There must be a continuous circuit of the Qi from the feet to the legs to the waist.

If just one part is not synchronized then the movement will be disconnected and there will be confusion.

The mind is the leader and the body is at its command. With tranquility of the mind the movements will be gentle and graceful.

The mind should see what the body is trying to achieve. Perfection is achieved when the two are unified and harmonized into a complete whole.

If your looking to improve your mobility, agility and coordination then Taijiquan and Qigong may be the right practice to consider taking up.

With multi dimensional movements dynamic and internal movement the arts of East Asian martial arts and movement therapy allow the student to explore their body in a complete and holistic manner.

As a practioner in corrective movement therapy and a back ground in holistic exercise kinesiology I cannot recommend taking up these practices any higher.

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Tuesday	10am - 6pm
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