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S I X H E A L I N G S O U N D S Qigong...
The six healing sound qigong was found around 250 A.D. during the Chin dynasty in China. The earliest record of the six healing sound qigong was found in the book called "nourish mind and longevity record" which was written by Tao Hong Jing (581-681), a famous ancient Chinese medicine doctor, thinker. So the six healing sound qigong has at least 1400 years of history. This form of qigong uses sounds, breath and movements of the arms and some other body parts to improve energy(Qi) circulation.
Each sound is associated with an internal organ system, an external sense organ and an emotion.
1) "Six Healing Sounds" Qigong uses appropriate sound waves to subtly vibrate our five internal organs ( the liver, heart, spleen, lungs, and kidneys), and the Triple Warmer areas. In so doing, our internal organs can be mildly stimulated and rejuvenated, and thus promoting our health.
2) In addition to sound vibrations, body movements are also used in this Qigong. These movements help open up our "breathing space". And if we are trained to become aware of the specific finger tips or toe tips, we can then easily open up the related meridian lines. In this way, we can feel an even stronger shifting of the breathing space.
3) "Six Healing Sounds" Qigong is an excellent "textbook" for training the coordination between our body and our breathing. When we are pronouncing a healing sound, we are always exhaling. The ensuing body movement, no matter in what direction, will be done while inhaling. This natural coordination between breathing and body movements, makes the otherwise difficult shifting of breathing space from our fingers through the whole body and legs, down to the toes (or vice versa), as easy as a breeze.
First Sound "Xu"-- Nourishes the Liver. Xu is related to the liver and gall bladder, its external sense organ is the eyes and its emotion is anger.
When exhaling, read the word "Xu." (the two lips are slightly brought together, the tongue tip stretches forward with the lateral sides slightly curling toward the middle), at the same time wide open the eyes and look inwardly at the hepatic region. Exhale completely and then inhale. (Do 6 times).
Meditation directions
When exhaling, conduct Qi by mind. The channel Qi of the Liver meridian flows upward from the acupuncture point Dadun (Great Mound) on the lateral portions of the big toes of the feet, through the lower abdomen, linking the gallbladder and into the lung, upward to the throat, eyes, forehead, to the acupuncture point Baihui; links the Lung Channel and flow downward to the acupuncture point Shaoshang (Young Shang,) on the inner portions of the thumbs of the hands.
Second Sound "Ke"--Take Care of the Heart Ker is related to the heart and the small intestine, it external sense organ is the tongue and its emotion is joy.
While coordinating with respiration, raise both hands to shoulder level, inhale when turning the palms up; the two hands make a curve respectively in front of the chest and read the word "ke" (the mouth is half closed with the tongue placed against the mandible). Exhale completely . (Do 6 times).
Meditation directions
When exhaling, conduct Qi by mind. The Qi of the Spleen meridian flows from the acupuncture point Yinbai (Hidden White) on the medial portions of the big toes of the feet, along the inner portions of the legs, upward to the abdomen and meets with the Chong meridian (Vital meridian), into the heart, past the lung, gets out from the armpits, along the inner portions of the arms down to the acupuncture point Shaochong (Little Rush) on the medial portions of the little fingers of the hands.
Third Sound "Hu"--Strengthens the Spleen. Hu is related to the spleen and the stomach, its external sense organ is the mouth and its emotion is pensiveness.
Accompanying inhalation, raise both hands and palm upwards up at front abdomen, chest and then the left arm revolves inward, the palm turns over and pushes up to form the posture of propping the sky with one single arm (the palm facing up, the fingertips pointing to the left), at the same time exhale and read the word "hu" (the lips are brought together in a tubular form, the tongue is stretched forward as much as possible to allow the ascending Qi of the Chong meridian to gush out), meanwhile the right palm turns downward, pressing naturally down to the side of the right hip of the body and exhale completely. Then, accompanying inhalation, the left arm revolves and makes the palm facing face, and descends slowly along at front of the body; meanwhile the right arm revolves and palm faces the body with the fingers pointing upward and shuttles along the body up to front of the chest where the two arms cross with each other (with the up-shuttling arm inside and the descending arm outside), then turn the two palms facing downward and back to preparation Position. After one breathe (inhalation -> exhalation), then do similar movement by making right hand up and left hand down. Repeat 6 times. (left 3, right 3).
Meditation directions
When exhaling, conduct Qi by mind. The Qi of the Spleen meridian flows from the acupuncture point Yinbai (Hidden White) on the medial portions of the big tose of the feet up to the abdomen and enters the spleen, links the stomach, further up to the throat, the root of the tongue and spreads under the tongue; meanwhile from the stomach to the heart and descends along the Heart Channel to the acupuncture point Shaochong (Little Rush) on the medial portions of the little fingers of the hands.
Fourth Sound "Xie" -- Moistens the Lung. Xie is related to the lung and the large intestine, its external sense organ is the nose and its emotion is sorrow.
Raise both hands in a holding from through before the abdomen up to the acupuncture point Shanzhong (Middle Chest) in front of the chest, turn over both palms to face forward, then separate the palms to the left and right respectively meanwhile exhale and read the word "Xie" (the lips are slightly drawn back, the upper and lower teeth are slightly brought together with a small slit left, the tip of the tongue is placed against the slit to articulate), exhale completely, both arms descend naturally from the sides of the body, meanwhile start to inhale and then repeat the starting movements. Repeat the above movements and do 6 times altogether.
Meditation directions
When exhaling, conduct Qi by mind. Conduct the Qi of the Liver meridian to flow upward from the acupuncture point Dadun (Great Mound) on the lateral portions of the big toes of the feet, along the inner portions of the legs, through the lower abdomen to the lung, along the Lung meridian to the acupuncture point Shaoshang (Young Shang,) on the inner portions of the thumbs of the hands.
Fifth Sound "Chui"--Strengthens the Kidney Chui is related to the kidney and the urinary bladder, its external sense organ is the ear and it emotion is fear.
Both hands descend to the sides of the body and the hands rub the sides of buttock (the acupuncture point Huantiao: Circular Jump) and the lumbar region (the acupuncture point Shenshu: Kidney Sku). Raise both arms naturally to make an embracing form at front of the chest, with the parts between the respective thumb and index finger of the hands wide open and the fingers of one hand pointing at those of the other, accompanying exhalation, read the word "chui" (the mouth is nearly closed with the corners of the mouth slightly drawn back, the tongue sticks forward but with a retreating inclination). the toes purchase the ground, the knees bend; the two arms present an embracing form and fall down naturally, after a complete exhalation, both hands descend to the sides of both knees. Then, accompanying inhalation, the body slowly straightens; repeat the above movements 6 times totally.
Meditation directions
When exhaling, conduct Qi by mind. Conduct Qi to flow upward from the acupuncture point Yongquan (Pouring Spring) of the Kidney meridian, through the inner portions of the thighs, along the spinal column and into the kidney, to the chest and into the lung; the meridian Qi transfers into the Pericardium meridian and flows to the acupuncture point Zhongchong (Middle Rush) at the ends of the tips of the middle fingers of the hands.
Sixth Sound "Xi"--Regulates the Triple Warmer.
Raise both hands in a holding form up to the acupuncture point Shanzhong (Middle chest) in the front of the chest; accompanying exhalation, read the word "xi" (the two lips are slightly open and slightly drawn in, the tongue stretches out levelly but with a retreating inclination), meanwhile, both arms revolve inward, the palms turn over and push up to form the posture of propping the sky with two hands, the palms facing upward and the fingertips of one hand pointing at those of the other, and exhale completely. During the following inhalation, both arms revolve outward, the palms turn over to face backward, both arms descend along at front the face to the chest; then exhale again (without reading the word), both palms turn over and press down, along at front the abdomen to the sides of both hips. Repeat the above movements 6 times totally.
Meditation directions
The triple burner refers to bodily functions, rather than a specific organ or substance. It is the aspect of the qi that helps to control the balance of heat and moisture in the three regions of the body: the head and chest, (upper Dantien), the solar plexus, (middle Dantien), and the lower abdomen (lower Dantien).
When exhaling (reading the word), conduct Qi by mind. Conduct Qi to flow from the acupuncture point Qiaoyin (Orifice Tin) on the outer portion of the nails of the fourth toes of the feet upward along the outer portions of the legs to the head and transfer into the Triple-Warmer meridian , of the Hand Shaoyang, along the outer portions of the arms to the acupuncture point Guanchong (Pass Rush) at the ends of the ring fingers of the hands. Accompanying inhalation, conduct the Qi of the Triple-Warmer meridian to turn and flow downward to return to the Gallbladder Channel acupuncture point Qiaoyin (Orifice Tin) at the tips of the four toes of the feet.
How should we practice "Six Healing Sounds" Qigong?
First, learn to pronounce each of the healing sounds correctly, so that the sound waves could strike a resounding vibration to each of the internal organs.
Secondly, while doing the movements, pay attention to the opening up of the related meridians by having some awareness on the specific finger tips or toe tips.
And thirdly, pay attention to the smooth shifting of our breathing space vertically through mindful breathing.
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